FORMS FOR MEDIATION

FORMS FOR MEDIATION

The following are forms I used in connection with settlement mediation of my cases. The first is an outline of my policies about mediation and my view as to the role of the mediator. Not everyone agrees with my viewpoint, but this was the way I approached mediation and my conditions for mediation. I am also providing a form letter to the client explaining mediation generally. In addition, the home provides a form letter to the defense stating our office…

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EXAMPLE OF OPENING IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE

EXAMPLE OF OPENING IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE

Becky Anderson recovered a jury verdict of $30 million in King County after laser surgery at Central Washington Hospital in 2012 left her unable to speak. Becky S. Anderson, 55, was in surgery and on a breathing tube in February 2012 when a fire occurred in her throat while she was having polyps removed from her vocal cords. Here are the PowerPoint slides I used in the final argument. They can serve as a guide in the appropriate case. PNL_Closing_SHORT_v1-1 AADownload

THE PASSING OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GERRY SPENCE

THE PASSING OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GERRY SPENCE

Gerry Spence died yesterday, August 13th, at 96 years of age. I have known him for over thirty years. Gerry was a giant among the plaintiff and criminal defense trial lawyers of this century. He was a true legend in his time. It was over thirty years ago in the small town of Poulsbo on the Washington coast that I first met Gerry Spence. Gerry was there to receive an award, and one early morning, at a bed and breakfast…

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