Articles
A CHRISTMAS IN COURT
Here is a story about one of the many judges I have appeared before over the years. It comes from one of the most interesting, unusual and satisfying trials I was ever involved with. Early in my career I assisted my dad, one of the most passionate and persuasive trial...
WHEN YOU DON’T SHARE THE ROAD
On a recent bicycle ride I found myself on a very busy road with no shoulder. Despite the small rear-view mirror attached to my helmet and some 60 years road riding experience, the vehicles flying past me reminded me of the tenuous relationship between their drivers...
We Share the Roads – Safely
A couple of recent interactions remind me of a topic that I revisit ever so often. Today, that topic is sharing the road with cyclists, particularly my chosen mode of two-wheeled transportation, bicycles. I recently settled a case for a young man who was hit by a...
IS INDEMNITY YOUR ENEMY?
We all sign contracts – credit card apps, loan agreements, website disclosures. These sometimes contain provisions that I and my clients encounter in settlements of personal injury or wrongful death cases. These may provide that my clients, or you, agree to protect...
Say This To Your Lawyer
You have hired a lawyer because you are in a dispute. You want the matter to turn out a certain way – your way. There is something very important your lawyer needs to hear you say. Before I tell you what that is, here is a bit of perspective on resolving disputes.
DOs and DON’Ts FOLLOWING A VEHICLE COLLISION
I have litigated cases on behalf of good, responsible people who fell victim to the thoughtlessness of other folks who chose to violate safety rules. When followed, these written and unwritten rules allow us to travel our roads and highways for business and pleasure without harm to ourselves or to those we love
Cyclists At Risk
As a lawyer representing cyclists injured by negligent and often distracted drivers, I am acutely aware of the dangers posed by vehicles weighing thousands of pounds to the exposed riders of bicycles, motorcyclists, scooter riders and pedestrians.
LITIGATION: The Show Must Go On – Part 1
“Why litigate? Because dueling is frowned upon this day and time – and, of course, the ultimate outcome of litigation is less, shall we say, personally costly!” So, we litigate as a more civilized form of resolving disputes..