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Negligence summary judgment affirmed where plaintiff had no evidence of breach of duty.

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27, 2021), plaintiff and defendant were friends who both had construction work experience. Defendant needed help nailing boards across a window on his cabin that was under construction, and plaintiff agreed to assist him. Plaintiff filed this personal injury suit, asserting that defendant’s negligence caused his injuries.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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As a litigation paralegal, you will spend a majority of your typical workday writing one thing or another, such as: Pleadings Motions Briefs Affidavits Discovery requests Discovery responses Subpoenas Witness statements Deposition summaries Medical records summaries Case summaries Legal research memos The list goes on and on and on.

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Transitioning to Litigation from Another Practice Area

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For example, within litigation – you might be a paralegal working in construction litigation, and what you would be doing would be completely different than if you are a paralegal working in personal injury litigation. In fact, even with the specialty areas of one practice area, they have their unique pros and cons.

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Norman Harris: 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Field

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My primary areas of focus are Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Music Entertainment Contract Law. I would also like to further develop as a Civil Rights Attorney and become a leading Civil Rights and Personal Injury attorney in the Country. I have a small community-based firm. You are a successful attorney.

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Spooky Torts: The 2022 List of Litigation Horrors

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Halloween of course remains a holiday seemingly designed for personal injury lawyers around the world and this year’s additions show why. The “decoration” was found by a man walking his dog and reported by construction workers. The haunted house was constructed of 2×4s and black visqueen. Donnie Cochenour Jr.,

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Spooky Torts: The 2021 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

Halloween of course remains a holiday seemingly designed for personal injury lawyers around the world and this year’s additions show why. The “decoration” was found by a man walking his dog and reported by construction workers. The haunted house was constructed of 2×4s and black visqueen. Donnie Cochenour Jr.,

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He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America as “Ones to Watch” and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and crime victim cases. Mingo (MJM) is a founding member of the personal injury firm Mingo & Yankala, S.C.