Sentences with phrase «negotiating against another lawyer»

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Lawyers for G. Steven Pigeon are demanding that state prosecutors reveal the identify of a secret witness who has negotiated a plea agreement with federal authorities in the bribery and extortion case filed against the political operative.

Set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, Bridge of Spies tells the story of James Donovan (Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near - impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.

A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, DreamWorks Pictures / Fox 2000 Pictures» Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Steven Spielberg, tells the story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near - impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.

Ultimately, as an individual, negotiating against an insurance company without a lawyer is like going into the ring with a prizefighter with one arm tied behind your back.

In addition our firm's other partner and accomplished lawyer, J.D. Smith, has extensive experience working as an insurance adjuster, giving him the upper hand when negotiating positive settlements against manipulative insurance providers.

Whether your case involves obtaining benefits for a denied workers comp claim, helping you obtain medical treatment, negotiating a fair and equitable settlement for your on - the - job injury, or even pursing a claim against a third party who caused and / or contributed to your workplace injury, the Columbia, workers compensation lawyers at the Strom Law Firm, LLC represent injured workers at all stages of the SC workers compensation claims process, including initial hearings and appellate proceedings.

Personal injury lawyers negotiate with insurance companies, battle opposing attorneys and face off against individuals and large corporations on behalf of injury victims and families on a daily basis.

If someone has a personal injury claim against a drunk driver and chooses to move forward with that claim, he or she should let a good personal injury lawyer handle the claim and negotiate an acceptable settlement.

Separation agreements negotiated «on the courtroom steps» when counsel don't have their precedents with them are another frequent source of claims against lawyers, says Sheps.

Without legal help, they can insist upon a meeting, making it unavoidable; but with the assistance of a personal injury lawyer, rest assured that we will negotiate with ICBC on your behalf so you can avoid the risk of them using any information against you.

Criminal lawyers specializing in DUI defense have the experience necessary to determine quickly if there are grounds for dismissal of the charges against you, and if not, they can help minimize the severity of the situation and improve your chances of keeping your license by negotiating alternative penalties, such as community service and driving safety classes.

«Electron was left negotiating against one of the most sophisticated financial entities in the world without receiving the basic and necessary legal advice that any reasonable and competent lawyer would have provided,» the malpractice suit said.

The lawyer had been hired to prosecute a complaint against one of the corporation's employees, and eventually negotiated a plea agreement under which both parties consented to adopt an agreed statement of facts.