Trial lawyers have a unique power. They have the training, resources, and willpower to stand up to those who have injured or wronged others, regardless of the opponent. Whether it’s a negligent hospital or nursing home, a careless property owner, or a massive corporation with…
Sam Dolce-Powers, Esq. attended his first trial lawyer convention with Milestone. Below, he shares a few tips for first-time attendees at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Convention and other legal conferences. Last Saturday I followed my typical routine: waking up with the sun; shoveling…
By Rachel Mathews, Marketing Director Originally posted in Living Safer magazine There are few things in life as exciting as the prospect of an upcoming trip. But that might not be how everyone sees travel—some dread the details, get nervous about logistics and wish they…
AAJ is an unbeatable tool for any trial lawyer’s marketing toolbox. By getting involved in the organization, attorneys benefit from a network of contacts from all over the country, which, at the end of the day, translates to two things: more annual revenue, and lifelong professional relationships.
On December 14, 2012, parents in Newtown, CT suffered unimaginable devastation when a man opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 20 young children and six school staffers. It’s a kind of pain no parent — or any other person — should ever have…
With the recent anniversary of 9/11, all of us at Milestone, like our fellow Americans, have been thinking about how much the victims, their families, and our country lost in just a few minutes on what would have been a regular day. Seeing how our trial attorneys…
The Bairs Foundation offers a funding alternative to plaintiffs who need help covering basic living expenses as they pursue justice. With a low simple interest rate, we help people put food on the table, pay rent, and keep the lights on, so they can go…
Trial lawyers working on cases with contingency fee agreements have the opportunity to defer an unlimited amount of income through periodic payments. Also known as attorney fee deferral, this wealth planning tool is useful for attorneys who want to save money pre-tax and better secure…
“That’s why the foundation has been so well-received. We’re offering an alternative for attorneys to send their clients to.”
Setting up a qualified settlement fund is relatively simple.