Most people cringe when they receive a notice to appear at Jury Duty. It is a civic duty that interrupts our work and family activities, hence it invokes anxiety. However, when we appear at the courthouse to answer ready for duty, it becomes clear that being a part of the jury system enables our
Jury Selection – An important civic duty Read Post »
Since the burden of proof is on the plaintiff (in my firm, usually the injured person), it is best to do a thorough investigation to uncover clear, objective, and compelling evidence. One of the things that makes me happy is when my investigator is able to locate a non-party witness that can relate positive testimony
What is a “Non Party Witness”? Read Post »
A lawsuit is not about winning or losing – it is about justice and exercising your constitutional right to Due Process. We must all respect the rules of the Court if we are seeking justice. Lately, we have seen vicious verbal attacks made upon members of the federal courts. Politics aside, any diminishment in the
The importance of respecting our Courts Read Post »
Choosing an attorney is not unlike choosing any other professional, with some exceptions. Here are a few pointers to help you decide how to choose an attorney who is best suited to help you with your legal issues: How many years of experience in a particular field of law does the attorney have? Has the
If you have been injured in a car accident, bicycle accident, or slip and fall, trip and fall, etc. in order for you to be compensated through the Courts you will need to have proof of your injury. Generally, this proof is in the form of medical records, reports of objective testing, hospital records, etc.
Medical proof is needed to substantiate a personal injury claim Read Post »
After you have spent an entire weekend, 12 hours a day, preparing your witnesses, reading all depositions transcripts, contacted your expert witnesses to schedule their appearance, reviewing police reports, and written a draft of your Opening Statement, you are now ready to have a real trial conference with the judge assigned with your case. It
Outline of a Lawsuit – The REAL “pre-trial conference” on Day One Read Post »
