Publications & Articles
March 5, 2010 Daily Journal – William Veen was quoted in the article “Judge Rallies Lawyers to Action.” March 2, 2010 The Recorder – Eustace de Saint Phalle was mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as an attorney for the plaintiff in the case Papazyan v. Chia. February 19, 2010 Daily Journal – Eustace de Saint Phalle was mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as an attorney for the plaintiff in the case Papazyan v. Chia. February 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Present-value calculations with annuities (Eustace de Saint Phalle and William Veen) Caution: Calculating the present value of future damages with an annuity can be injurious to your client’s financial health. January 2010 Plaintiff Magazine – Defeating a liability release (by Anthony Label and William Veen) After signing a release of liability, your client is injured by weights in a gym, collides on a ski slope or falls off a horse. Is it assumption of the risk or contractual immunity, or is there a case for liability? The author discusses the nuances of liability releases. December 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Products liability: Beating the component parts defense (by Oliver Vallejo and William Veen) A component manufacturer can avoid strict products liability if the manufacturer supplies a non-defective part and plays no role in designing the finished product. This is the component parts defense. Recent cases have shown how to beat this defense through more effective discovery. November 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Connecting with your tech-savvy jury. (by Anoush Lancaster and William Veen) With so much new technology available, just because we’ve got it, should we use it? October 27, 2009 The Recorder – Anthony Label and Oliver Vallejo were mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as the attorneys for the plaintiff in the case Estate of Padell v. Green. October 23, 2009 Daily Journal – William Veen, Kevin Lancaster and Corey Friedman were mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as the attorneys for the plaintiff in the case Dominguez v. Oosten. October 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Be thorough in your review of medical records. It’s time well spent (by Kathleen Humphrey and William Veen) September 11, 2009 Daily Journal – Anthony Label and Oliver Vallejo were mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as the attorneys for the plaintiff in the case Estate of Padell v. Green. September 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – How the defense will attempt to disparage low-impact collision injuries (by Eustace de Saint Phalle and William Veen) Identifying and excluding the defense’s “junk science.” August 21, 2009 Daily Journal – Eustace de Saint Phalle was mentioned in the “Verdicts and Settlements” section as an attorney for the plaintiff in the case Douglas Herrera v. The Bombay Company, Michael Huddleston. August 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers – Bill Veen is profiled in the article “Veen, Vidi, Vici.” August 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Injury and Illness Resource Guide for clients (by Anthony L. Label and William Veen) Being aware of resources and benefits available outside the civil justice system. July 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Opening Statement: Appeal to your jury without getting appealed (by William Veen & Karen Stromeyer). Understanding the fine line between aggression and over argument during opening statement. July 4, 2009 Lawyers and Settlements – Kevin Lancaster is featured in the article “Your Swimming Pool Filter is a Bomb Warns California Attorney.” June 29, 2009 California Water News – Kevin Lancaster is quoted in the article "Husband Killed by Exploding Pool Filter." June 24, 2009 Contra Costa Times – Kevin Lancaster is quoted in the article "Danville Woman Crusades Against Pool Filters that Killed Husband." June 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Trial documents you can write in advance (by William Veen & Oliver Vallejo)Plan ahead by preparing motions in limine, trial briefs, legal memoranda and special jury instructions well before trial. May 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – She who prepares, wins. (by William Veen & Karen Stromeyer). Employ effective trial preparation, from site-inspections to careful arrangement of one's depositions. April 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Effective expert cross-examination (by William Veen & George Ellard). Developing clear goals in your expert witness cross-examination. March 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Maximize your closing argument (by William Veen & Elinor Leary). How to make the most of your final chance to influence your jury. February 23, 2009 The Recorder – The addition of Kathy Humphrey as an associate to the Saint Phalle Trial Team was featured in the “On the Move” section. February 20, 2009 San Francisco Business Times – The addition of Kathy Humphrey as an associate to the Saint Phalle Trial Team was featured in the “On the Move” section. February 6, 2009 Daily Journal Online – The addition of Kathy Humphrey as an associate to the Saint Phalle Trial Team was featured in the “On the Move” section. February 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Victory through the verdict form (by William Veen & Corey Friedman). Review your verdict form in search of obstacles and faults. January 6, 2009 The Recorder – Kevin Lancaster and Corey Friedman were mentioned in the “Verdicts & Settlements” section as attorneys for the plaintiff in Tassone v. Wright. January 6, 2009 The Recorder – Kevin Lancaster, Oliver Vallejo and Corey Friedman were mentioned in the “Verdicts & Settlements” section as attorneys for the plaintiff in Rush v. Kip Prahl & Associates. January 2009 Plaintiff Magazine – Alternative forums for discovery in third-party workplace injury cases. (by William Veen & Isaac Nicholson). Beat defendants to the punch in third-party personal injury cases. December 2008 Plaintiff Magazine – Jury consultants and mock trials (by William Veen & Corey Friedman). Utilize a mock trial to help determine key issues in your presentation. November 2008 Plaintiff Magazine – Briefing juror challenges (by William Veen & Corey Friedman). Be the first to address peremptory challenges. October 31, 2008 GraphicArts – An article announcing the filing of a suit against Pre-Press International, Match Machinery, Inc. and Ko Tai International Development, Inc. for the wrongful death of Margarita Mojica was published. October 30, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle – An article announcing the filing of a suit against Pre-Press International, Match Machinery, Inc. and Ko Tai International Development, Inc. for the wrongful death of Margarita Mojica was published. October 2008 Plaintiff Magazine – Voir dire under time restraints (by William Veen & Corey Friedman). By considering one's circumstances and having a judge rule on your motions in limine in advance, voir dire can be a success even under extreme time restraints. August 2008 Plaintiff Magazine – Profile: William Veen (by Stephen Ellison). Sensitivity proves to be a road to empathy for this accomplished attorney. A personal profile. July 28, 2008 The National Law Journal and The Recorder – Anthony Label was quoted in the article “Test That May Detect Faking Is Hotly Debated.” June 13, 2008 San Francisco Daily Journal – Eustace de Saint Phalle and Elinor Leary were mentioned in the “Verdicts & Settlements” section as attorneys for the plaintiff in Mason Barkhurst, Jessica Pollatsek v. Matthew Neely, Bill Graham Presents, LiveNation, SMG, CCSF, National Event Services Inc. June 2008 The BASF Bulletin – William L. Veen was featured in the “Members in the News” section as the San Francisco Trial Lawyer Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. May 12, 2008 The Recorder – William L. Veen was featured in the “On the Move” section as the San Francisco Trial Lawyer Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. May 5, 2008 San Francisco Daily Journal – William L. Veen was featured in the “With Honors” section as the San Francisco Trial Lawyer Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. April 28, 2008 San Francisco Daily Journal – William L. Veen was quoted in the article “For Some, Pre-Emption Looks Like Tort Reform.” February 29, 2008 San Francisco Daily Journal – Oliver Vallejo and Corey N. Friedman's article “Parts Unknown” was published. February 1, 2008 San Francisco Business Times – Dietland Vander Schaaf was featured in the “Bay Area People” section regarding her promotion to office manager. February 1, 2008 San Francisco Business Times – Elinor Leary was featured in the “Bay Area People” section regarding her appointment as the firm’s pro bono coordinator.
2007
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