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Jul 02, 2017
We are happy to announce that Attorney Clifton Smoot has been named as an Outstanding New Lawyer by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) New Lawyers Division (NLD). Among his many accomplishments, Cliff was recognized for his outstanding work in the legal community, providing legal students with workshops that outlined different memorization methods to pass the bar.
Jun 12, 2017
Many people interpret “I’m sorry” as the same as admitting fault, but apologies can convey different meanings, from “I’m sorry this happened to you,” to “I’m sorry because the accident was my fault.” In his Organized Labor Ask the Expert article “‘I’m Sorry,’ Legally Speaking,” Attorney Cliff Smoot discusses the complexities of apologies and how they can be used in the courtroom.
May 12, 2017
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, KGO and others, a master complaint was filed on behalf of the families and victims of the 2016 Oakland “Ghost Ship” warehouse fire that took the lives of 36 individuals. Attorneys worked collaboratively to file the lawsuit on behalf of 19 families against the building’s owner, the primary leaseholder, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and others.
May 11, 2017
Our firm was proud to sponsor the San Francisco Bike Coalition Bike-to-Work Day event today! We had a great time discussing safety tips with fellow bicyclists of all levels, from first-time bike commuters to experienced riders. We even got the opportunity to snap a photo with San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Jane Kim. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our energizer station!
May 09, 2017
Defendants may offer apologies in court, but plaintiffs’ attorneys should be wary of any attempts by defendants to say “sorry” on the stand. In his Advocate article “Defense Apologies at Trial: Sorry, but That Ship Has Sailed,” Attorney Clifton Smoot explains that almost all courtroom apologies are “sham apologies,” as they lack the five elements that every true apology should include.
Apr 12, 2017
We are excited to announce our sponsorship with the San Francisco Bike Coalition’s Bike-to-Work Day event taking place on Thursday, May 11. We will be located at the Civic Center Energizer Station from 7:30-9:30AM to pass out free snacks, beverages and giveaways to anyone who pedals by!
Apr 11, 2017
Newly elected President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) and Trial Team Leader Anthony Label authored the President’s Message in Trial Lawyer magazine, discussing new legislation under the current administration, including the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017.
Apr 09, 2017
Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Andje Medina were named among Best Lawyers® Women of Influence for their plaintiffs’ work in personal injury litigation.
Apr 08, 2017
China’s recent food scandals have brought to light the country’s serious problems with food safety, which has negatively impacted consumer confidence. However, as discussed by Attorney Steven Kronenberg in Food Quality & Safety’s article “Walmart Invests in Food Safety for China,” new efforts are being made to improve the country’s food safety standards.
Apr 07, 2017
The Plaintiff magazine article “The Bomb in Your Backyard,” written by Trial Team Leader Anthony Label and Oliver Vallejo of The Vallejo Law Office, discusses the ongoing issues surrounding exploding pool filters, from causing serious injuries such as brain damage and even death, to the inexpensive fixes ignored by industry manufacturers.