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Painful lawsuit with huge settlement
One of the lawyers I once worked for took on really agonizing cases, the kind of cases I think few lawyers would wade into, for several reasons. The specific laws and precedence did not suggest a good outcome, and even … Continue reading
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Tagged civil rights lawsuits, Law and government agencies, legal causes of action, legal contingency cases, personal injury lawsuits, settlement negotiations, situations demanding lawsuits, what "contingency" means
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Finding a lawyer: One story
“Ho!” says Grandfather Smallweed. “Mr. George, of my opinion you can judge for yourself, according to the questions asked of me, and the reasons given for asking ‘em. Now, what do you think the lawyer making the inquiries wants?” … Continue reading
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Tagged how to find a lawyer, Interpreting lawyers, legal recommendations, what "contingency" means
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The settlement: Further thoughts and a Super memory
Although I was disappointed at the final offer of $30,000—which I’ve accepted—I’ve re-considered the whole experience. I broke a metatarsal in my right foot on January 25, 2008. I received a settlement offer on November 3, 2011. The missing piece … Continue reading
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Tagged legal causes of action, legal contingency cases, New York Giants, personal injury lawsuits, settlement agreements, settlement negotiations, what "contingency" means
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