Professional Malpractice

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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

Mock Trial Arbitrations and Mediations: A New Approach To Case Resolution

by Cantor Stoneburner Ford Grana & Buckner on 8/30/2012

In many cases, the stumbling block to settlement is the parties’ polar opposite views of what the likely jury verdict will be. Impasse is typically reached in these situations when the parties dig their heels in, often...more

Mock Trials and Focus Groups: How Are They Conducted?

by Cantor Stoneburner Ford Grana & Buckner on 8/30/2012

The goal of the trial lawyer in using a mock trial or focus group in his or her case is to obtain objective information from a group of individuals demographically similar to the real jurors. Consequently, the mock trial or...more

Medical Matters in a Multi-party Settlement

by Alice Adams, RN on 3/15/2012

I wrote this article for attorneys. It illustrates the need for medical assessment in complex cases of personal injury. The setting was altered enough to protect identities in this high profile, multi-million dollar case. I...more

"Hybrid" Fee Agreements for Business Litigation

by Barry P. Goldberg, A Professional Law... on 6/11/2011

"Increased milaeage" agreement allows the attorney and client to go those extra miles to obtain a great result. More businesses are asking lawyers to prosecute cases on a contingency or reduced rate. A straight contingency...more