Significant U.S. Supreme Court ERISA Decision

Significant U.S. Supreme Court ERISA Decision Our firm handles a significant number of ERISA claims for aggrieved employees and plan participants.  ERISA governs most employee benefit actions:  pensions, health plan claims, long-term disability insurance claims, and...

Another Significant Award in Washington County

Another Significant Award in Washington County I am pleased to announce that the court issued its decision on July 27, 2011, awarding $600,496.44 to the Washington County Board of Developmental Disabilities—not counting attorney’s fees yet to be awarded. Unlike my...

The “Pit Bull” Lawyer

The “Pit Bull” Lawyer Over the years, it has been said that clients want a “bull dog” lawyer or a “pit bull” lawyer. Although the true definition of this is uncertain sometimes, it can be presumed that would entail an angry lawyer. Does a client benefit...

Herniated Discs

As discussed in my previous post regarding neck and back injuries, auto collisions can cause painful spinal injuries.  Less common than sprains or strains is the herniated disc. There are 33 vertebrae in the human spine.  These are divided into four sections:...