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what is the PI climate like in South Carolina? What impact has tort reform had on medmal vs. other catastrophic?

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anyone with insight into kline and specter? trying to decide on upside between joining them vs. a much smaller firm. obviously, they spend a ton on case development and brand name carries weight with … more

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Does anyone work for Morgan and Morgan? Are you micromanaged?

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Has anyone worked for Uber in house counsel?

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I have my first trial in Feb and will be taking my first trial deposition of the defense expert who did an IME of my client. Any resources for putting together a good cross of a defense IME expert?

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Work in ID, 8 years experience, 11 total as a lawyer. Like firm but overworked/underpaid and feeling the burnout. Have chance to join trial office of a major carrier for slightly higher pay for now … more

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Just started at a small PI firm 6 months ago. All I am handling is car accidents and slip and falls. That is all the firm handles with an occasional dram shop case here and there. I find the work unfu… more

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Any tips for working with a recruiter for job placement? Looking for advice since this will be my first time working with a recruiter.

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What does your pay structure look like? Base salary and bonus structure, compared to years of experience, region/cost of living situation, types and number of cases, job duties, etc.

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Has anyone ever had El Dollar Taxi/ Dollar Taxi based out of Gwinnett as a defendant? Can’t seem to track down their insurance company

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Looking for an attorney willing to take on an airline for forcible removal from an aircraft resulting in a diagnosis of PTSD and severe fear of flying. This is not something my firm handles. Anyone?

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Has anyone dealt with a crazy partner were you had to go back forth with them on a report twenty times?

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I mostly handle subrogation and liens at my firm, but really feel like I could benefit from further training/education. I am not an attorney- but does anyone know where I could look for training/ cour… more

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Does anyone have any insight on aaronson rappaport feinstein & deutsch's work culture? How much PTO? Are the benefits any good? Raises? Bonuses?

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PSA: if you’re a PI associate and have been working PI for a while, and you want a job, do me a favor and don’t have a recruiter contact me. Call me direct or send me an email. I’ve been around enough… more

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I’m a partner at a small litigation firm. I recently came to learn that a generally disliked partner has been going through my email at a satellite office where my password was inadvertently saved. I had IT confirm this wi… more

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I’m good at PI but I’m just getting so tired of the volume and chaos, I feel like I need to retire 20 years yearly. I can literally feel it aging me. Anyone either left PI or are considering it for th… more

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Any firms closing tomorrow in Central FL? Its looking bad with the hurricane

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Working as Plaintiff PI attorney and I’m thinking of switching to defense side. Anyone with successful career change experience could advise me some pros and cons of the switch? Also, how many hours y… more

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Any Lerner and Rowe attorneys? Looking for info on pay and company culture. In AZ.

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What do tell a difficult client who refuses to speak to your paralegal and wants all correspondence to be directly with the attorney, even on things the paralegal should be doing?

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Anyone here work at Morgan & Morgan willing to share info on company culture, goals, and compensation?

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At a pre-litigation personal injury firm, if they offer to pay me a base salary of $55k plus get 10% of each settlement, is that a good salary for someone with a few years experience practicing law? T… more

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What’s a fair origination fee for an associate bringing in cases to the firm? PI, Texas, small firm.

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Is a personal injury career sustainable? I enjoy it but the volume and craziness takes a toll on me. Wondering if I’m able to do this for my whole career.

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Are these answering services (LEX Reception, Alert, etc.) a better investment for a solo attorney than hiring a part-time receptionist/legal assistant? I’m trying to get the most “bang for the buck.”

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When it comes to practicing PI in NY and NJ other than the SOL what are the major differences ? Currently in NY and want to start doing PI in NJ. Thank you

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Help! We have a small firm in NY and NJ and recently sent a small basket to one of the drs who referred clients to us. Client’s feedback was very nice so we sent a small basket to them as a thank you… more

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Plaintiff attorneys - what are you looking for in an insurance defense attorney when trying to poach them?

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Anyone work at Sweet James and willing to share info on company culture and pay?

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Ethics question: Just got a call from a close friend. Their personal injury attorney hasn’t been giving them an update on their case. Recently, he told my friend that he called another PI firm on thei… more

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Just got a nasty email from a client who lied during her entire deposition accusing me of not rescuing her when defense counsel pressed her on her lies. She also accused me of going behind her back t… more

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New-ish/Jr Attorneys (1-5 years experience) What are the top perks you want to see in a law firm when you’re job hunting? What is your minimum base pay? What doesn’t matter to you but maybe the employer thinks it… more

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How scammy does this Indeed job posting sound? The actual company name is not in the announcement. “Associate Attorney Personal Injury 100% Remote Anywhere in US! (State-Side)
Nationally Recognized Pe… more

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Help! Diminished value mess! Too long for allowed post, so please view the screenshot. Thank you in advance!

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If someone, who works for a plant company (sells to walmart) and that someone, while checking on one of plant company's walmart stores, tripped over a broken traffic sign covering a 6 inch bump in… more

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Any book or video recommendations for a new PI attorney? I am starting at a Plaintiff’s firm in two weeks and would love to have some basics down before my first day.

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I have a horrible Karen client who sends me nasty emails multiple times a day. I don’t fire her bc she has a high value case. Anyway she’s making me want to get out of this line of work.

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