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- Expense – Jury or bench trials aren’t cheap.\u00a0 They involve attorneys, expert witnesses, discovery, depositions, interviews, travel, and court costs. All these of these costs can be avoided if a settlement is reached.<\/li>\n
- Stress – As mentioned, trial can be daunting for a plaintiff\/defendant.\u00a0 The thought of depositions\u00a0or being placed on the witness stand is a situation that many would rather live without.<\/li>\n
- Privacy – Trials and the verdicts are public affairs.\u00a0 A person, their business, and life are also placed on trial.\u00a0 Some would rather not have “dirty laundry” aired out\u00a0to dry\u00a0in the court of public opinion which would further add to the stress of trial.\u00a0 When\u00a0a case is settled, most details including\u00a0money figures, practices, and admissions are kept private.\u00a0 Most all settlements involve a confidentiality clause.<\/li>\n
- Out of your hands – Even the most\u00a0seasoned litigator cannot guarantee what the verdict will be.\u00a0 We can, with experience,\u00a0predict the outcome of a trial based on past circumstances.\u00a0 However, when all is said and done, it all lies in the hands of a jury.\u00a0 In contrast, when the parties dictate the terms of a settlement, nothing is signed until all parties are in agreement.<\/li>\n
- Finality – Even if you win, the opposing party can appeal, further extending time and court costs.\u00a0 Settlements usually cannot be appealed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Should I go to Trial?<\/h2>\n
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- Unable to Agree – There are times when parties are unrealistic in their offers, refuse to negotiate, or aren’t motivated to settle.\u00a0 The only way to move forward is by a court’s final decision.<\/li>\n
- Personal Reasons\u00a0– Sometimes a plaintiff has a profound desire to correct a wrong.\u00a0 Sometimes a verdict will affect policy or the constitutionality of a law, thereby providing a benefit to the general public as well as to the plaintiff.<\/li>\n
- Contingency Fee Based Trial – Sometimes\u00a0a plaintiff\u00a0is unable to afford the costs leading up to trial or even a settlement.\u00a0 Contingency fee based\u00a0cases are\u00a0cases where the\u00a0law firm takes on the risk\u00a0in exchange for a higher payout\u00a0should they be successful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you have been wronged or find yourself a defendant in a lawsuit, you can rely on our expertise, negotiation skills, and comprehensive approach to litigation and settlement processes to give you the results you are looking for.<\/p>\n
We can assist you in the following areas of litigation:<\/h2>\n
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- Employment\/Overtime Disputes<\/li>\n
- Insurance Litigation<\/li>\n
- Landlord\/Tenant Disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
David has experience in many different types of litigation and most recently played an important part of an investigation leading\u00a0to a\u00a0landmark, record-setting $16.65 billion settlement between the United States and Bank of America.<\/p>\n
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