Trial Lawyer View Blog

Trial Lawyer View, the go-to podcast for personal injury trial lawyers. Hosted by Jason D. Lazarus, a renowned attorney expert to fellow lawyers and author of The Art of Settlement & Litigation to Life. The podcast explores cutting-edge topics in personal injury law, covering best practices, firm growth strategies, and ways to accelerate success. As part of Peak Practice by Synergy, a community dedicated to helping to optimize personal injury practices, the podcast also delves into firm operations, marketing, technology, and more

So you committed malpractice …

Q. I’m not inclined to make excuses. But things have been so hectic in my office that I let a nice accident case slip through the cracks and failed to file suit by the limitations deadline. My head is spinning. What should …

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Suspending an “Extreme” Sanction

Finding Bar Counsel’s call for an indefinite suspension too “extreme,” the Court imposed a more modest moratorium on a lawyer with an unblemished record in close to 50 years of practice. Issue: What sanction should the Court impose upon an …

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Online Review Rebuttals

Q. My online reputation is everything to me. So how should I respond to a scathing review that called me an “awful” and “dishonest lawyer” who cares more about money than people? A. …

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Encryption Ethics

Q. After emailing several documents to opposing counsel, she slammed me for failing to encrypt the message and exposing records on her client’s medical history. Must I encrypt these emails? A. There are no …

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Virtual Arbitration Shopping List

We recently tried our very first Virtual Arbitration. It was such a different experience from being in a courtroom, or even in a conference room. The ease with which we show exhibits and point to demonstratives was replaced by the need for multiple clicks. The ability to show an exhibit

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