Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

APRIL 19, 2024

I make it clear to the client that if the client wanted confidentiality for themselves, I would, of course, honor that, but only when it was the client’s choice and not the insurance company or defendant’s legal requirement. I wanted them to know it was a condition of mediation for me.

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Complex Discovery

JULY 12, 2024

This committee, which includes individuals harmed by the opioid crisis and various insurers and companies with opioid claims, has sought permission from a bankruptcy court in White Plains, New York, to sue the Sacklers. They argue that the family should not escape accountability for their substantial role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

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Pharmaceuticals Settlement Negotiations Mediation Litigation 110

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

MAY 6, 2024

She limited her practice—then primarily devoted to family law —to serving as a mediator and conciliator for domestic cases. The trial victory protected our client and her insurance company from nearly $2 million in claimed damages. Chris Joseph literally pried the phone out of my hand.”

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Education Mediation Finance and Banking Healthcare 52

Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2017

"The insurance company has this case as 'defensible' and 'no pay' Looks like we're going to try this case to a verdict," he said. I anticipated making lots of objections, thinking his rulings would favor the defense. You don't need me to mediate and negotiate for either of you. This was bravado.

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