Sentences with phrase «by taking your case to trial»

We can help you seek justice through a negotiated settlement or by taking your case to trial.

Our lawyers have helped clients get results through negotiated settlements and by taking cases to trial.

If we find that you will be best served by taking your case to trial, we will aggressively advocate your position before a Judge or jury.

These obstacles are generally overcome by taking the case to trial after years of bitter discovery.

Not exact matches

Such crime if it took place any where in our Islamic lands and was caught for the crime... he will be torn to pieces there and then with out trial since trials are supposed for those who are suspected and not proven guilty... but as a case that is as plain they should have condemned him to worst death with out any need for court trials... But by being soft on the issue and giving ear to such junk you open doors for those copycats whom seek fame... That is only fair and secure..

«The criminal assault trial of Kevin S. Parker, a state senator from central Brooklyn, was thrown into turmoil on Thursday, as a judge granted the Brooklyn district attorney's office's request to have two special prosecutors appointed — one who would take over the case, and another who would investigate possible improprieties by an assistant district attorney.

Updated 3:26 p.m. The criminal assault trial of Kevin S. Parker, a state senator from central Brooklyn, was thrown into turmoil on Thursday, as a judge granted the Brooklyn district attorney's office's request to have two special prosecutors appointed — one who would take over the case, and another who would investigate possible improprieties by an assistant district attorney not directly involved in the proceeding.

City Court prosecutors must also direct follow - up investigation, conduct legal research, respond to motions, obtain statements from witnesses, locate and secure evidence, conduct pre-trial hearings, and take cases to trial if they can not be resolved by a plea bargain.

That case has already led to new trials for Silver, former speaker of the Assembly, and Skelos, former majority leader of the state Senate, by ruling that politician must take «official action,» like pushing legislation, to be guilty of bribery.

I have together with my officials here taken a hard look at the docket and we have come to the decision that there are aspects of the matter that require further investigations, and to be able to do that, then we need to discontinue because we can not reopen investigations when the case is on trial, so what has necessitated the withdrawal by the entering of a nolle prosequoi is to enable us conduct further investigations into aspects of the matter.»

Finally, the day has arrived: the trial of Larry Henderson is beginning at last, and as we're assured in the opening moments of the proceedings — by which I mean the episode, not the legal proceedings — there hasn't been a case of this magnitude in town since the East Peck Witch Trials of 1994... and I'd tell you to take...

What is the government doing to ensure cases of sexual violence carried out by its security sector or by others are investigated and taken to trial?

As I dug deeper I was struck by the sense of outrage and loss this painting aroused in so many people: The family of Lea Bondi, determined to reclaim the stolen portrait she had failed to recover in her lifetime; the Manhattan District Attorney who sent shock waves through the international art world and enraged many of New York's most prominent cultural organizations when he issued a subpoena and launched a criminal investigation following the surprise resurfacing of Portrait of Wally; the New York art dealer who tipped off a reporter about the painting during the opening of the Schiele exhibition at MoMA; the Senior Special Agent at the Department of Homeland Security who vowed not to retire until the fight was over; the art theft investigator who unearthed the post-war subterfuge and confusion that ultimately landed the painting in the hands of a young, obsessed Schiele collector; the museum official who testified before Congress that the seizure of Portrait of Wally could have a crippling effect on the ability of American museums to borrow works of art; the Assistant United States Attorney who took the case to the eve of trial; and the legendary Schiele collector who bartered for Portrait of Wally in the early 1950s and fought to the end of his life to bring it home to Vienna.

An accused who was previously eligible for a lenient sentence or who had racked up considerable pre-sentence custody could throw in the towel and make peace with Her Majesty but is now encouraged to take a shot at trial even where he assesses his own chances of winning the case as poor — if you're getting slammed by a mandatory minimum whether you plead guilty or not, you may as well spin the wheel of justice and see what happens.

Engaging early on in the process, we take a uniquely holistic approach to each case, uncovering angles and strategic opportunities often missed by those who lack our trial experience.

In this case, Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench ultimately found that the time that a judge takes to arrive at a decision of guilty or not guilty should not be included in considering whether the length of a trial falls within the parameters established by Jordan.

Thomas remains the only defendant sued by the Recording Industry Association of America to take her case to trial, resulting in a jury verdict against her of $ 222,000.

Because of how the principle of judicial independence is interpreted by courts, the original trial judge in this case could not be asked why it had taken 9 months to reach a verdict, and could not be questioned whether the delay was due to the complexity of the case, the judge's workload, or other personal reasons, such as illness.

But Ellie was also a real - deal trial lawyer back when litigators actually tried cases, and she took a huge risk by investing $ 70,000 to start her own law firm back when a laptop cost $ 4,000.

«I think the [Supreme] court reaffirmed the idea that... the oppression remedy is a broad remedy, [meant to be] applied flexibly by a trial judge, taking into account the particular circumstances of any case,» Douglas Mitchell of Irving Mitchell Kalichman LLP in Montreal and lead counsel for the respondent, told Legal Feeds.

This can tip off to the defendant (rightly or wrongly) that something has happened to significantly weaken the plaintiff's case, and emboldens the defendant to go all - in on the trial by taking offers off the table.

An experienced car accident attorney can inform you of the real value of your case, and when the insurance company knows you are represented by an attorney willing to take your case to trial, you are likely to receive a much higher settlement offer.

It was during this period that Mr. Bilecki was mentored by legendary criminal trial lawyer Joel Hirschhorn, who taught him the fundamentals of taking big cases to trial and winning.

More specifically, the trial court might well have proscribed extrajudicial statements by any lawyer, party, witness, or court official which divulged prejudicial matters, such as the refusal of Sheppard to submit to interrogation or take any lie detector tests; any statement made by Sheppard to officials; the identity of prospective witnesses or their probable testimony; any belief in guilt or innocence; or like statements concerning the merits of the case.

The majority of family law cases are settled by reaching agreements, but we are fully prepared to take cases to trial when necessary.

In some cases, LAwPRO counsel can help an insured lawyer head off a lawsuit by «repairing» an error (e.g., by assisting with a motion to reinstate a dismissed action to the trial list) or take steps that substantially reduce the losses that an error might lead to.

But, the new DA disagreed with the legal analysis and / or position taken in the case by the old DA and the trial judge, and concluded that the sentence was invalid and that she would lose on appeal (the issue concerned the application of a recidivist sentencing statute in Colorado to cause a minor offense to have a very long sentence).

We can help you obtain the financial recovery you deserve for your injuries by figuring out the cause of the accident, naming all responsible parties in your lawsuit, negotiating with insurers, and taking your case to trial if necessary.

The strategy of deny, delay and defend is put into practice across the board by these carriers and others and I am finding that I am taking more and more of my cases all the way to jury trial in order to obtain fair compensation.

By then it is typically difficult if not impossible to obtain the requested relief until trial (or to settle the case on favorable terms until trial is imminent)-- and it takes substantial time and expense to prepare a family court lawsuit to the point in which trial is imminent.

It took extraordinary courage and tenacity for the complainant in this case to proceed through a second trial when she was subjected to discriminatory and demeaning treatment by the presiding judge in the first trial.

We recommend hiring an established and prominent Illinois medical malpractice lawyer because they typically have the financial resources to take a medical malpractice case to trial, and are generally respected by insurance companies.

Whether you choose to take the alienation of affection case to trial or to use it as leverage against your spouse in a divorce agreement, we stand by your right to fight for what's fair.

Law Father increases a law firm's profitability by increasing the number of quality cases a law firm has, providing case development tools that reduce the time cases take to cycle, and employing state - of - the - art trial support that helps jurors recognize the true value of personal injury claims.

The litigation consultants and graphics firm must then take the evidence that the attorneys believe most important, understand the narrative forwarded by the trial team, and push the attorneys to further hone and sharpen the presentation of their case.

In Ward LJ's view, the trial judge was correct in taking into account the «irrecoverable cost incurred by the claimant in continuing to contest the case».

«Costs rose when the county moved to a contract system [and there was also] a decline in the number of cases taken to jury trial, an increase in guilty pleas at first instance hearings, a decline in the filing of motions to suppress, a decline in requests for expert assistance, and an increase in complaints received by the court from defendants.»

You also want to make sure that your personal injury lawyer is part of a firm that has a good reputation by insurance companies of being willing to take a case to trial if needed and not selling out their client for a quick buck.

Although the additional time that the federal judges took to make decisions is not dispositive of the result, it adds to the possibility that state judges viewing the heavy burden on summary judgment were and are less willing to grant these motions as a threshold matter and instead prefer to let cases proceed to trial or settlement.112 By contrast, the federal judges who take more time in coming to decisions may put more weight on the summary judgment motions if they are, on the balance, more willing to grant them.

When you are represented by us, you have an accident claim lawyer who is knows how to skillfully negotiate a settlement or take a case to trial if necessary.

While we recognize that most high - stakes commercial cases should be and are resolved by settlement and pride ourselves on the creativity we bring to the settlement process, we firmly believe that the best settlements result not only from creative lawyering throughout pretrial, but also from a demonstrated trial capability and a readiness to take any case to trial.

One North Jersey expectant mom did exactly that and, based upon a recent ruling by the Appellate Division, will be able to take her discrimination case to trial.

While some law firms settle personal injury and automobile accident cases as quickly as possible — knowing full well that the money will not cover the person's losses or future needs — our experienced trial lawyers are not afraid to take negligent drivers and insurance companies to court, especially for serious or permanent injuries caused by car wrecks and truck accidents.

We offer representation by a licensed professional attorney to give you advice and defend you by negotiating on your behalf (if applicable) and / or taking your case to trial.

Most of his cases are settled by negotiation, but he has taken appropriate cases to trial and, on occasion, to the Court of Appeal.

In a summary trial the matters to be considered are, among other things, the amount involved, the complexity of the matter, the cost of taking the case forward to a conventional trial, and whether there is a real possibility that the defendant can bolster its evidence by discovery or by evidence given at trial.

As one of the oldest, largest, and distinguished law firms in Indiana, our seasoned trial lawyers have been trusted time and time again by other law firms in the area and out of state to take on cases!

With respect to the value of your personal injury case if taken to trial by one of Miller & Zois» lawyers or another competent attorney, the results are even harder to predict.

The following sections came into force on 8 January 2007 provided that committal, transfer or service of evidence in a sending case takes place on or after that date: (i) sections 17 to 21 (trial by jury of sample counts only); (ii) section 30 (prosecution appeals); and (iii) section 56 (grants for assisting victims, witnesses, etc).

Both numbers are likely to be lower bounds for impropriety that reaches judicial notice, given the number of cases in which prosecutorial missteps are addressed by trial judges, or take place in cases that result in acquittals or are not appealed.