A Chatham County jury in Savannah awarded $3.4 million to Ms. Smith, 35, in a personal injury verdict against a client insured by State Farm. The case stemmed from a traffic incident where the at-fault driver pled guilty to failing to yield the right of way but later disputed fault in the civil proceedings. Plaintiff…
Summary Article In a contentious legal battle, a former partner of Keches Law has appealed to a Massachusetts state court, requesting access to the personal injury firm’s financial records. This move follows allegations that his shares in the firm have been deemed worthless. The attorney contends that financial misbehavior by another attorney is at the…
In a significant move to bolster its transportation, insurance, and product liability practice group, Burr & Forman has added Kat Carrington as a partner in the firm’s Nashville office. The firm announced the addition Monday, bringing on board Carrington’s extensive experience in product liability litigation. Carrington specializes in defending recreational vehicle manufacturers and distributors against…
Over the first three posts in this series, I’ve discussed the diminishing number of entities owning law practice management technology solutions for solo and small firms. Today, the market is largely controlled by six major ownership groups. This consolidation has significant implications for how these technologies develop and reach their audiences. The trend towards cloud-based…
A Louisiana dentist, Ryan Haygood, has been ordered to pay nearly $100,000 in attorneys’ fees to the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry after a U.S. federal appeals court deemed his lawsuit against the board patently frivolous. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that Haygood’s Section 1983 claim was clearly barred by…
Insurance companies are increasingly leveraging civil Racketeering Influence and Corrupt Organization (RICO) statutes to take legal action against personal injury firms in New York. These allegations suggest a pattern of widespread fraud by these firms, aiming to enhance accountability and potentially restructuring the dynamics in personal injury litigation. For additional details, you can review the…
The ongoing debate concerning the jurisdictional reach of personal injury claims against New Jersey Transit Corporation has captured the attention of the highest court in New York. Katherine L. Pringle, a litigation partner at Friedman Kaplan, articulated the argument that the New Jersey state agency should be shielded from lawsuits in New York courts. The…
King & Spalding has announced the addition of Will Stute as a partner in its product liability and mass torts practice group, based in the firm’s Miami office. Stute brings considerable expertise in representing clients across multiple sectors, including sports, technology, consumer products, financial services, and life sciences. His practice areas encompass mass tort, personal…
A Colorado Court of Appeals panel on Thursday upheld a $4,000 verdict and $1.2 million in fee awards against an attorney who violated an employment contract by attempting to lure colleagues from a prominent regional personal injury firm. The court determined that the firm’s contract was valid and enforceable. This ruling underscores the importance of…
A purported investment company’s owner is facing criminal charges and a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to a report by Law360, the owner allegedly made false claims to investors, promising to lend their money to personal injury attorneys. Instead, the funds were used for a Ponzi-like scheme and personal expenses, amounting…
From buses and billboards to radio and television commercials, the slogan “For the People” has become synonymous with one law firm: Morgan & Morgan. Founded by John Morgan in 1988, the firm has grown exponentially, now boasting over 100 offices and more than 1,000 attorneys across all 50 states. This expansive reach solidifies Morgan &…
Solomon Pantuch has rejoined Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) as a partner specializing in the environmental and toxic tort, health-care, commercial litigation, and insurance practice groups in Walnut Creek, California, the firm announced recently. Pantuch brings with him a robust portfolio focused on civil litigation matters and is well-versed in handling complex, high-exposure cases involving…
A recent complaint filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleges that over 130 investors, predominantly from the Filipino American community, were defrauded in a Ponzi scheme by a California woman named Maria Dulce Pino Dickerson. The SEC’s filing, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, claims that…
A personal injury lawyer who won a lawsuit against Provident Life & Accident Insurance Co. for disability benefits faced a significant setback as the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied his request for attorneys’ fees. The lawyer sought over $250,000 in fees but failed to provide adequate support for the amount requested,…
In a surprising turn in a recent personal injury case, the defense’s aggressive surveillance tactics backfired, leading to a significant payout for the plaintiff. The plaintiff’s attorney expressed gratitude for the defense’s approach, stating, “The defense did us a huge favor by taking surveillance of her.” The strong-arm tactics employed by the defense resulted in…
Jerry Hernandez, a well-known personal injury lawyer in Bexar County, was found murdered in his home in what appears to be a murder-suicide, according to law enforcement reports. The Bexar County Medical Examiner identified the victims early Friday as Hernandez, 61, and his wife, Sonia Patricia Hernandez, 52. The bodies were discovered in their Shavano…
Jacqueline Nichols has joined Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) as a partner in their commercial litigation group in Las Vegas. This addition to the firm was announced on Wednesday. Nichols brings extensive experience in representing government and municipal entities, focusing primarily on civil rights, defense, personal injury, and employment matters. In her new role, Nichols…
As the legal drama surrounding Tom Girardi continues to unfold, recent testimonies have shed light on internal actions taken during the firm’s collapse in December 2020. During this period, lawyers at Girardi Keese reportedly convened — likely without Girardi’s knowledge — to discuss the potential transfer of attorneys and cases to another Los Angeles-based personal…
In a recent decision affecting the legal community, a former paralegal at DAC Beachcroft has been banned for dishonesty. The alleged misconduct pertains to a personal injury claim he pursued in 2019. For more information, please refer to the original coverage here.
The Third Circuit has launched a new website aimed at enlivening the court’s rich history. It provides an engaging look at the individual stories of judges who have served, helping the public better understand the personal journeys behind their legal careers. Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr., for instance, initially built his reputation in personal injury…
UniCourt has introduced a novel product termed UniCourt DEEP, an acronym for Docket Extraction and Enrichment Platform. This product, currently in its beta phase, integrates large language models (LLMs) with APIs to enable law firms, insurers, and legal tech companies to extract specific data points from UniCourt’s extensive collection of over one billion dockets and…
A legal conflict has emerged involving the personal injury firm Trantolo & Trantolo and two former attorneys who left to establish their own practice. The crux of the dispute centers around allegations that the departed lawyers, Agron Etemi and Lulzim Etemi, along with their new firm, Etemi Law, have poached clients and replicated business practices…
Legal News Thomas V. Girardi was introduced to a Los Angeles jury by prosecutors as a celebrity-turned-villain who worsened the pain of clients he promised to champion. His lawyers argued that the real story is not a Hollywood movie, but rather a complex interaction that has been exaggerated by media portrayal. The opening arguments painted…
A legal malpractice lawsuit filed by a plaintiff against her attorney has been dropped after the Colorado Supreme Court determined that the original personal injury claim was filed beyond the statute of limitations. The woman’s legal action cited negligence on the part of her lawyer in a personal injury case. However, the state’s highest court…
The saga of Cellino & Barnes—a firm that etched itself into public memory with its memorable jingle—has taken an unexpected turn. Legal professionals and theater enthusiasts alike will find it intriguing that this once ubiquitous personal injury firm has been transformed into an off-Broadway play now running through October 13 at the Asylum Theater on…