If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that tragedy can happen to anyone, without warning, at any time. Because my company helps people who have faced all sorts of tragedies – catastrophic injuries, life-altering emotional trauma, the sudden loss of a loved one…
The power of attorney fee deferral as a wealth management strategy cannot be overstated. Available only to attorneys who earn contingency fees, it allows for better planning of income, a stronger long-term financial strategy, and major tax benefits. Not only do attorneys earn more from…
The bellwether verdict is a big win for hundreds of thousands of military members who suffered hearing loss, but it also sends a message that companies must do their due diligence to protect the people who rely on their products for safety and protection.
The Trial LawHER Scholarship is a $10,000 annual scholarship open to rising 3L female law students who intend to become plaintiff trial lawyers. The intent is to enact change on two fronts: to elevate rising women leaders in the plaintiff trial lawyer space, and to educate trial lawyers around the importance of settlement planning.
The world of online retail (and retail in general) changed in a big way with the advent of not only Amazon Prime, but also Amazon’s marketplace that sells products from third parties. Many other retailers have since jumped on the bandwagon, offering subscriptions for faster…
Whether you read The Civil Justice Advocate as a member of the legal industry or you’re in another field, you’ve probably noticed that I often talk about settlement. And while my trial lawyer colleagues might use this newsletter to keep the pulse on the latest…
Over the past few years, we’ve seen strides in the protection of people who have been sexually assaulted and abused as children. State legislators are increasingly responding to the fact that a statute of limitations of just a few years is often not enough for…
The best thing to do is to understand your options and learn the best practices for contingency fee attorneys who receive large fees – and to be prepared long before the next tax season.
It makes sense to wonder – when there are hundreds of plaintiffs, each with their own experience, how a settlement this large can stay organized.
Income has been on most of our minds for the past year, as unemployment numbers rose (and keep rising), three rounds of stimulus checks hit our bank accounts, the stock market went wonky, and small business owners fretted over the future of their companies. As…
