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My First Jury Trial – “You Want Me to Try That Case?”
Years ago when I was a new attorney at a relatively large Tampa personal injury firm, the partners decided that it was time I expanded my courtroom experience to an actual jury trial on an injury case. Excited, yet nervous, Continue reading
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Why Should I Settle My Injury Case?
Many people who suffer a serious injury are reluctant to hire an injury attorney because “I don’t want to end up in court.” In reality, very few cases end up in front of a jury. Most claims settle long before Continue reading
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How To Be Your Own Best Advocate in Personal Injury Cases
When a client asks if there’s anything they can do to assist me with their personal injury claim, the answer is always, absolutely. First, when an injured client isn’t feeling well, it’s easy to become forgetful, easily distracted and lose Continue reading
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In Defense of Personal Injury Attorneys Everywhere!
Maybe I’m a little sensitive lately. Last week a favorite political blogger of mine referred to a politician’s television address and described him “as sweaty as a personal injury lawyer.” I was offended. It wasn’t funny. It doesn’t even make Continue reading
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“I Didn’t Cause the Crash, But I Got The Ticket! Do I Still Have a Case If I’m Injured?”
It happens every once in a while: A client involved in a bad car crash through no fault of his or her own and is handed a citation for causing the collision by a deputy or trooper. It happens every Continue reading
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The BP Oil Spill and You. No, really, YOU!
I have a Palm Harbor client whose retail business was shattered after the BP Oil spill of April, 2010. Her business is dependent upon “disposable dollars”, that is, that money that is spent for fun by her clients. Here on Continue reading
Pinellas Recognizes Domestic Registry – I’m Offering Price Reduction on Powers of Attorney
As was reported in the Tampa Bay Times this week, our County Commission has finally granted unmarried couples – same sex and straight – legal recognition through our County’s registry. This follows three local cities that have already adopted this: Continue reading
The Minefield of Timeshares …
The Minefield of Timeshares….. Timeshares can be a fun thing. However, when you’re done with them, timeshares can be a nightmare. The number one problem with timeshares is getting rid of them. Ah, the exotic locations are quite alluring at Continue reading
Gov. Rick Scott’s New Year’s Gift You Cannot Return
This is probably my most important blog post since I started writing one year ago. Please take a few moments to read this – it is, after all, about you if you drive a car in Florida. Much like the Continue reading
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President Jimmy Carter: My Former Law Professor and the Value of Mediations
When I was a law student at Emory Law School in Atlanta, we had a very distinguished professor teach us about this newly developed process to settle serious disputes: Former President Jimmy Carter stood at the head of our classroom Continue reading