Sentences with phrase «as civil plaintiff»

Membership in The National Trial Lawyers Association, which is reevaluated each year and by invitation only, is extended to only attorneys who represent the qualities of a great trial lawyer: reputation, leadership, influence, stature and a profile as a civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyer.

The National Trial Lawyers Association is a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers.

This exclusive club is an «invitation - only» membership, and is «composed of the premiere trial lawyers from across the country to exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers.»

Not exact matches

On Dec. 5, Cory Toth, a former professor at the University of Calgary (U of C), appeared in an Edmonton, Alberta courtroom as the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in Provincial Civil Court.

His litigation experience includes service as an Assistant District in Manhattan and as plaintiffs» counsel in federal civil rights litigation, including school desegregation and voting rights cases.

A business, such as a mortgage company or bank, or an individual can file a civil lawsuit and if the plaintiff is awarded damages then a judgment will be rendered in their favor.

A business, such as a mortgage company or bank, or an individual can file a civil lawsuit and if the plaintiff is award...

Plaintiffs thereupon brought this action claiming inter alia that defendants» exercise of the «due - on» clause in these circumstances constituted an unreasonable restraint on alienation within the meaning of Civil Code section 711, and that as a result they were damaged in the amount of the difference between what the Nolls owed them under the installment land contract and what they in turn owed Lassen on the original loan.

OK, but I wasn't exactly suggesting that civilization act as plaintiff in a civil lawsuit against the perps.

Data was analyzed by grouping all of the prosecuting attorneys and plaintiffs» attorneys together as one group (referred to as plaintiff attorneys hereafter) and all of the criminal defense attorneys and civil defense attorneys as another group (referred to as defense attorneys hereafter).

As one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers in America for 20 years, Andy has been selected by his peers for inclusion in eight categories: Appellate Practice, Bet - the - Company Litigation, Labor & Employment Litigation, White - Collar Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Civil Rights Law, and Real Estate Litigation.

The Best Lawyers in America The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs» Lawyers in America Florida Super Lawyers Florida's Top Lawyers Florida's Legal Elite Chair of the Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee Board Certification as a Specialist in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy «AV» rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating in both ethics and legal ability Members of the American Board of Trial Advocates Board positions with a wide variety of legal, civic, charitable, and religious organizations

Acknowledging the issues were novel, the motions judge in SC v. NS concluded that the defendant / accused had breached the deemed undertaking of confidentiality when he used for his criminal defence the plaintiff's documentary productions from the civil case without first seeking directions from the court as to whether and how he could do so.

The Defense Research Institute, the organization that is to the civil - defense bar what the American Association for Justice is to the plaintiffs» bar, recently launched a blog, For the Defense, as an adjunct to the organization's magazine of the same name.

By Mick Hassell The question of self - representation for corporations is on the mind of a lot of small business owners who are incorporated and involved in civil litigation in Superior Court as a plaintiff or defendant.

Defendants John T. Boring (hereinafter, «Boring»), Suzie K. Rote (hereinafter, «Rote»), and Paul J. Muddle (hereinafter, «Muddle»)(collectively referred to herein as the «Individual Defendants»), by and through their undersigned counsel, Long, Winded, and Writing, PLLP, collectively and jointly bring this motion to dismiss the First Amended and Consolidated Complaint (hereinafter, «Complaint») of the Plaintiffs ABC Corporation, Inc. (hereinafter, «ABC»), MNO Corporation, Inc. (hereinafter, «MNO»), and XYZ Corporation, Inc. (hereinafter, «XYZ»)(collectively referred to herein as «Plaintiffs Corporations») under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12 (b)(6) and 9 (b)...

As a civil litigator, he has represented both defendants and plaintiffs in a wide variety of legal actions.

He got his first break as a Civil Court Trial Lawyer when a major negligence firm wanted someone to act as their trial lawyer for a plaintiff who had driven a car on the wrong side of the road and had been involved in a head - on collision.

By Angus McKinnon Plaintiffs» counsel in civil Competition Act class actions often view themselves (and sometimes even refer to themselves) as «private... Read more

A personal injury attorney is a type of civil litigator who provides legal representation to plaintiffs alleging a physical or psychological injury as a result of the negligent or careless acts of another person, entity or organization.

Although the parties executed the document, which was entitled «civil mediation agreement,» plaintiffs» counsel wrote to the retired judge to point out that although the document «refer [red] to this proceeding as a «mediation,»» plaintiffs «believe [d] that it is properly an arbitration proceeding for which you will be asked to render an award.»

The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 was favored by businesses likely to be defendants in future class action lawsuits (such as manufacturers), because state civil procedure law in some U.S. states such as California, is more favorable to class action plaintiffs than federal civil procedure laws related to class actions.

Plaintiff takes issue with Justice J. FOLEY»S claim that the Plaintiff is a fellow «citizen» subject to civil law, as he is, when the Plaintiff has substantiated, unequivocal and undisputed proof, clearly showing otherwise.

Civil lawsuits are filed so that a plaintiff can recover monetary damages for harm they have suffered as a result of another person's conduct.

As the case was filed in federal court, the court first turned to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15 (c)(1)(A), determining that the court should look to Georgia law in order to determine whether the plaintiff's amendment may relate back to her initial complaint.

Prior to joining Williams Montgomery & John, he practiced for four years at another Chicago - based civil litigation firm where he represented real property developers, motor vehicle dealers, lending companies, food manufacturers and family owned businesses as both plaintiff and defendant in commercial litigation matters involving breach of contract, fraud and disputes under the Uniform Commercial Code, and defended his clients in consumer class action litigation.

Karin's practice comprises civil litigation, human rights, and plaintiff - side employment law; and she is particularly interested in using tort and human rights law to strengthen institutional responsibilities towards women's security, as well as that of other historically marginalized groups.

I served as a juror in a short criminal trial years before my initial engagement as a complainant / petitioner / plaintiff in a series of civil matters.

I'll start with the observation that civil justice is seen (at least by the plaintiff) as intended to address a perceived injustice.

As reported in yesterday's New York Times, the soon - to - be-released study of civil lawsuits found that most plaintiffs who pass up settlement and go to trial end up with less than if they'd settled.

However, there is a provision in our Rules of Civil Procedure that permits a plaintiff to unilaterally discontinue its lawsuit against a defendant, provided the lawsuit has not advanced past the stage of exchanging the claim and the defences (known more technically as the «close of pleadings»).

If the prosecutor in a criminal trial failed to convince the trier of fact (the judge or jury) that no reasonable doubt existed as to the defendant's guilt, a plaintiff may nevertheless be able to show that it was more likely than not (the definition of a preponderance of the evidence) that the defendant committed the child abuse alleged in a civil trial.

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However, if the defendant does file a response to the filing spouse's (the plaintiff) complaint, the court will set a trial date for the case as a civil action.

Plaintiff alleged in the civil suit that the child sustained massive head injuries and died as a result of alleged abuse by the parents, codefendants in the civil case, and that the psychologists were negligent in failing to suspect the abuse and neglect which ultimately led to his death.

Notable mandates: Represented physicians involved in providing care to Ashley Smith during the 2013 coroner's inquest; acted for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in a defamation action against Ontario Progressive Conservative party leader Tim Hudak and energy critic Lisa MacLeod; in Wise v. Iran, acted for a Canadian victim of a suicide bombing (executed by individuals who received material support from Iran) who sought leave to intervene in ongoing proceedings commenced by United States plaintiffs in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking orders recognizing the enforceability in Ontario of judgments they obtained from a U.S. court against Iran totaling about $ 370 million; in Khadr v. Edmonton Institution, acted as lead counsel for an intervener, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to argue that in interpreting Omar Khadr's sentence for the purpose of enforcing it in Canada, Correctional Services Canada was obliged to consider Khadr's right to liberty and principles of fundamental justice; acted for a physician in a malpractice claim in Moore v. Getahun, a precedent - setting case about restrictions on communication between counsel and experts in preparation of expert reports.

He has tried most types of civil trials as both a plaintiff's attorney and defense attorney: including lawsuits involving contracts, personal injury, commercial, equitable, fraud, civil rights and all major torts.

Civil claims will continue, he adds, but «because the criminal conviction is wiped out, the plaintiffs can not rely on it as proof in their case, if my dim memory of collateral estoppel serves me right.»

The Ontario Human Rights Code specifically permits a plaintiff in a civil action (such as a wrongful dismissal case) to attach a claim for a violation of the Human Rights Code.

He moved to Louisville in 1985 to open a branch office of his Lexington firm but left the firm in 1988 as his practice moved toward the plaintiff's side of the civil practice arena.

Mr. Oliveri then joined an Orlando - based law firm as a plaintiff's attorney, where he worked in the areas of personal injury and civil litigation, and where he was quickly offered a managing attorney position.

We counsel them on transactions, regulatory problems, and civil and criminal litigation, whether it means defending them against allegations, or enforcing their rights as plaintiffs.

Mr. Buckley is a native of Gillette, Wyoming, and practices at Hathaway & Kunz in the areas of civil litigation — including business and commercial litigation and risk management — as well as catastrophic injury representation for both plaintiffs and d...

Plaintiff alleged that the client and the co-defendant were liable for false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assumption of duty, civil conspiracy under 42 USC § 1983, medical malpractice, and negligence per se as the result of the plaintiff's arrest for prescriptiPlaintiff alleged that the client and the co-defendant were liable for false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assumption of duty, civil conspiracy under 42 USC § 1983, medical malpractice, and negligence per se as the result of the plaintiff's arrest for prescriptiplaintiff's arrest for prescription fraud.

In representing a plaintiff in a federal civil rights action or similar «private attorney general» actions, is an attorney obligated to inform the client that statutory attorney's fees are the client's property which the client may waive as a condition of settlement?

Plaintiff search engine optimization firm sued defendant marketing firm for breach of contract, prompting defendant to countersue plaintiff (as a cross-defendant) for breach of contract and for a violation of Penal Code section 502 (a computer hacking claim which is given civil claim status through the Plaintiff search engine optimization firm sued defendant marketing firm for breach of contract, prompting defendant to countersue plaintiff (as a cross-defendant) for breach of contract and for a violation of Penal Code section 502 (a computer hacking claim which is given civil claim status through the plaintiff (as a cross-defendant) for breach of contract and for a violation of Penal Code section 502 (a computer hacking claim which is given civil claim status through the statute).

Aside from the amount of time spent by counsel for the plaintiff, the matter appears to have moved forward efficiently and within the culture shift referenced by Justice Karakatsanis in [Hryniak v. Mauldin, 2014 SCC 7 (CanLII), [2014] 1 S.C.R. 87] as part of promoting timely and affordable access to the civil justice system.

He has also served as the director of the ITLA «Rookie Camp» program teaching new lawyers about plaintiffs» civil litigation practice.

In 2008 the Human Rights Code was amended to permit plaintiffs in civil lawsuits to attach a complaint of a violation of their rights as guaranteed by the Code.

This organization operates on an invitation - only basis and is made up of top - tier attorneys from each state and region who meet strict qualifications as criminal defense or civil plaintiff trial lawyers.