Trial advocacy

Stetson University climbs in 2024 rankings of Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

DELAND, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University ranked again in the Top 5 for Best Regional Universities (South) and moved up in three categories, including Best Value Schools, in the 2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

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  • Stetson University ranked again in the Top 5 for Best Regional Universities (South) and moved up in three categories, including Best Value Schools, in the 2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
  • DELAND, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University ranked again in the Top 5 for Best Regional Universities (South) and moved up in three categories, including Best Value Schools, in the 2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
  • "We are pleased to see U.S. News & World Report recognize the exceptional quality of a Stetson education.
  • "We are pleased to see U.S. News & World Report recognize the exceptional quality of a Stetson education," said Stetson President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD.

Sanford Heisler Sharp Adds Brent Hannafan, Criminal Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanford Heisler Sharp today announced the addition of Brent Hannafan, as a partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Trial Practice. Hannafan will be resident in the firm’s Nashville office.

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  • “Brent is an outstanding addition to the firm and our Nashville presence,” said David Sanford, co-founder and Chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp.
  • A battle-tested, trial-ready attorney, Brent will be an immediate asset to our clients and litigation teams across the country.”
    Hannafan joins Sanford Heisler Sharp after 17 years in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Tennessee (MDTN), where he had served as Criminal Chief from 2017 to 2023.
  • Prior to serving as Criminal Chief, Hannafan served as Deputy Chief of the MDTN’s Narcotics Unit for two years.
  • “Brent is among the most experienced and successful trial attorneys in Tennessee,” said Sanford Heisler Sharp Co-Vice Chair Kevin Sharp, a former Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Tennessee.

General Motors Hit With $102.6 Million Jury Verdict in Class Action Over Defective Engines

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The excess oil infiltrated parts of the engine where it didnt belong, resulting in damage and, eventually, premature engine breakdown and failure.

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  • The excess oil infiltrated parts of the engine where it didnt belong, resulting in damage and, eventually, premature engine breakdown and failure.
  • That solution was ineffective and company engineers and other employees recommended that the piston ring design be changed.
  • Very few class action cases ever go to trial, let alone to verdict, said Adam Levitt , co-trial counsel in the matter and a DiCello Levitt founding partner.
  • A copy of the jury verdict is available upon request, and members of the DiCello Levitt trial team are available for interviews.

ABOTA AND NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION CARRY ON LEGAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CIVIL TRIAL ADVOCACY BOOT CAMP

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Friday, July 15, 2022

The Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp is a one-day program designed to instruct lawyers on effective, winning trial skills and preparation strategies and is led by NBA and ABOTA members serving as faculty.

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  • The Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp is a one-day program designed to instruct lawyers on effective, winning trial skills and preparation strategies and is led by NBA and ABOTA members serving as faculty.
  • "I am thrilled that we are partnering with ABOTA again this year for this phenomenal program," said Vanita M. Banks, NBA Past President and Civil Trial Advocacy Section Chair.
  • The NBA Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp will provide lawyers with four hours of continuing legal education credit.
  • Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges.

Michael E. Crafton Joins Dallas-based Cherry Petersen Landry Albert LLP as a Litigation Associate

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

DALLAS, TEXAS, March 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cherry Petersen Landry Albert LLP is pleased to announce that Michael E. Crafton has joined the firm as a Litigation Associate.

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  • DALLAS, TEXAS, March 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cherry Petersen Landry Albert LLP is pleased to announce that Michael E. Crafton has joined the firm as a Litigation Associate.
  • Prior to his bar admission, Crafton worked at Federal Trade Commission in Dallas, and for a Dallas litigation boutique firm.
  • I have already learned a great deal from them in my first few months at the firm, said Michael Crafton, Litigation Associate at Cherry Petersen Landry Albert.
  • Cherry Petersen Landry Albert, LLP is a business law firm with 20 attorneys based in Dallas, Texas.

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr Partner Cathleen M. Devlin Appointed Litigation Department Chair

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Monday, January 31, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP announced today that Partner Cathleen M. Devlin has been named Chair of the Firm's Litigation Department.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP announced today that Partner Cathleen M. Devlin has been named Chair of the Firm's Litigation Department.
  • As Chair of the Litigation Department, Ms. Devlin will continue her service as a member of the Firm's Executive Committee.
  • Most recently, she was recognized by Benchmark Litigation as one of the top 250 women litigators across the country.
  • "Having been at Saul Ewing my entire career, I am incredibly honored to be embarking on this newest leadership adventure," said Ms. Devlin.

Connecticut Attorney Russell Berkowitz Achieves Recertification in Civil Trial Law with the National Board of Trial Advocacy

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Monday, October 19, 2020

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorney Russell Berkowitz , the founder of Berkowitz Hanna, a renowned Connecticut personal injury and medical malpractice law firm, was recently recertified as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorney Russell Berkowitz , the founder of Berkowitz Hanna, a renowned Connecticut personal injury and medical malpractice law firm, was recently recertified as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
  • The National Board of Trial Advocacy is the first attorney board certifying agency that was accredited by the American Bar Association.
  • The National Board of Trial Advocacy is committed to recognizing those outstanding attorneys who do.
  • The National Board of Trial Advocacy certifies attorneys in the following practice areas: Civil Practice Advocacy, Civil Trial Law, Family Trial Law, Criminal Trial Law, Social Security Disability Law, and Truck Accident Law.

Rusty Hardin & Associates Promotes Trial Lawyer Daniel Dutko to Partner

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Rusty Hardin & Associates has announced the elevation of Houston trial lawyer Daniel Dutko to partner.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Rusty Hardin & Associates has announced the elevation of Houston trial lawyer Daniel Dutko to partner.
  • "Daniel is a prime example of what it means to be fiercely dedicated to your clients and practice," said firm founder Rusty Hardin .
  • Mr. Dutko is a seasoned trial lawyer whose practice focuses on cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, class action, and complex commercial litigation.
  • Mr. Dutko previously served as of counsel after joining the firm in 2019.Prior to joining Rusty Hardin & Associates, he was an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law where he taught trial advocacy.

The First Lawyers in the Country Are Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by The National Board of Trial Advocacy - Steven C. Laird is 1 of Only 9 in Texas

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Unlike some other accommodations, board certification cannot be purchased for any sum of money, and no attorneys get favored treatment.

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  • Unlike some other accommodations, board certification cannot be purchased for any sum of money, and no attorneys get favored treatment.
  • Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyer Steve Laird stated, "Regardless of advertising, few law firms have actually tried a trucking accident case to a jury verdict.
  • He is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
  • He is also board certified in Truck Accident Law and as a Civil Trial Law Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Wolters Kluwer to Become Exclusive Production, Promotion and Distribution Partner for National Institute for Trial Advocacy

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced its strategic partnership with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA).

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced its strategic partnership with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA).
  • Beginning January 1, 2019, the Wolters Kluwer Legal Education group will be the exclusive production, promotion and distribution provider of NITA's widely acclaimed collection of educational publications for legal advocacy skills.
  • The National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) is the nation's leading provider of legal advocacy skills training.
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