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Anyone in SoCal have any opinions about Berman, Berman, Berman, Schneider and Lowary? Have them on a case but don’t know much about them.

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As a new PI attorney I am having trouble pushing the ball forward on my cases. Not sure what the next step to take would be sometimes. Partners are not much help. Any resources out there that would he… more

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Is paying for Martindale-Hubble leads worth it for personal injury?

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Anyone know how to raise an estate on behalf of a defendant (as a plaintiff) in PA? I.e., how am I supposed to know some of the things normally included in a Petition such as SSN or names of heirs etc… more

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My firm offers very generous commission splits for cases that I bring in. What are good ways for a young plaintiffs attorney with no name recognition to bring in cases?

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3rd year pi associate here: does anyone else experience nightmares and occasional anxiety attacks from their more brutal cases?
I’ve handled some fatalities and catastrophic injuries, and was doing well to compar… more

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Any experience working @ Chad Jones law?
I’m currently discontent with my income.
(3rd year. Salary=80k and no performance incentive. I brought in $1.4mm AFTER partners claimed over half of fees on my big cases.)
I see CJ… more

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I really need advice for a product liability case. I am in a bit over my head and need to hand it off to a large firm or settle, just don’t know if I am settling too low.

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I know it’s an absolutely crazy thought, but I got the most confusing legally required UIM selection page I’ve seen (GA). I’ve researched a lot of ambiguity cases; which made me more confident. Adjust… more

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I’m an associate attorney at a smallish personal injury firm. Total firm has 12 attorneys, and my office has 2 attorneys, including myself. My office is currently handling roughly 145 cases between th… more

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Anybody switched from plaintiff to defense later in their career? If so, which did you prefer? Also, I’ve done plaintiff work my entire career - outside of billable hours, in your experience what are … more

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Any advice on how to negotiate a year end bonus/pay raise. Smaller TT PI firm in NY, started 1 year ago 65k/yr and 40% of fees. Since starting I have taken over my own caseload and now independently r… more

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Do you all ever feel like if you don’t get out of PI work, it turns into a black hole? In other words, after x number of years doing PI work, you’ve pigeon holed yourself with no chance of getting int… more

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I am 9 months into my first job and I have no clue what's going on. I've been hired as a litigation attorney and I've had no training whatsoever. I feel like I don't know what to look … more

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I just got an email that an old boss jumped off the building and committed suicide yesterday afternoon. He had a successful law practice and appeared (outwardly) to be fine. This triggered a lot of th… more

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What advertising methods worked for you in your solo practice for personal injury clients?

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Any recommendations for medical malpractice attorneys in the Dallas, TX area? Preferably one with experience with abdominal aortic aneurysm stint procedures?

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I’ve done PI work my entire career for over 10 years. I’ve worked in state and federal courts and I’ve traveled around the country doing MDL work and bellwether trials. I’ve had a lot of success makin… more

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Good morning! And recommendations for expert witness construction engineer in personal injury cases New York City and surrounding areas. Thanks

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Good Morning. Any recommendations for private investigator in personal injury? Good, reliable, quick responsive person with great prices. Thanks

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For every 10 PI cases you have handled over the years, how many were cases where you actually helped somebody (client wouldn’t have gotten the result without a lawyer) versus how many just added attor… more

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Chicago attorneys: what is the base salary of a 3 year associate? What % of fee do they get on cases they bring in? Do they get paid any money on cases they’re working on but didn’t bring in? I know … more

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Best resources for a new PI attorney fresh out of law school? Something that can help me understand the process of a claim from inception to settlement or trial?

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My wife and I are hoping to move out of silicon valley now that her company is wfh permanently. I've been on the defense side for 5 years (entire time licensed) - PI for about 2 years truck accidents, mva and… more

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How do associates and non-named partners obtain (plaintiff) personal injury cases? Do you advertise yourself, create a brand, all word of mouth through your network and family and friends, or somethin… more

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I’m considering starting up on my own. I’m a 3rd yr associate- large PI firm. I understand I’m expected to generate fees well over my income but I can’t help but feel like I’m getting a raw deal. I’m making the f… more

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Looking to change firms but I’m concerned with looking for another job while still employed. I don’t want my current employer to know I intend on leaving - but the environment has just gotten too toxi… more

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3P Policy Limits: $100k
Liability has been accepted
Property Damage: $10k
Current Medical Bills: $65k
MRI findings (lumbar): 4mm
Client has received 3 injections and a surgery rec for laser discectomy

Sent 2 policy limits demand… more

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How do Plaintiff's PI firms structure bonuses and raises? Should I have known this info before I started here? I am at a mid-sized (4 attys, 4-7mil cases closed annually) firm on Long Island, sala… more

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I’m a 3rd year Associate at a fairly large injury firm. In my 2nd year my individual fees were $550k, this year I’ll eclipse $800k and next year I have $1.5mm or more lined up. (That’s just cases I signed/c… more

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I am a personal injury defense attorney and I’ve never done plaintiff’s work. I have a case where I suspect the plaintiff is malingering and exaggerating his injuries. The plaintiffs attorney has sent… more

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Spent a long time working for a reputable insurance defense firm before switching to plaintiff PI. Recently let go from plaintiff PI firm due to pandemic financial cutbacks. Consider myself to be a go… more

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Currently interviewing for an associate medical malpractice position. Any help for preparing what to expect or what you think of the industry? I do not have a medical background so I am aware that the… more

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For Plaintiff PI Lawyers, what is your "pitch" when you speak a potential new client who is looking for an accident attorney? Especially if you're a younger attorney, who can't make … more

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Is it normal to work 60+ hours per week every single week and not make above $100k? I’m not sure how much longer I can do this, and I’m wondering if I need to switch fields.

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For the lawyers who have done PI work for a long time on the plaintiffs side (15 years+), at what point or what signs were there that made you realize you really are capable and cut out to do this kin… more

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Hello all. Have any PI lawyers who don’t have their own firms/aren’t a named partner, tried to create their own “brand” or “firm within a firm” in order to promote yourself and try to bring in cases? … more

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What are the best PI CLEs?

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I am a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney in Las Vegas, NV. Born and raised here. I hate it now. I can’t stand the heat or the ugly landscape. My family and I want to go somewhere beautiful and green… more

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