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No Second String: Elinor Leary Authors Article in Plaintiff Magazine

In her Plaintiff magazine article “No Second String,” Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary discusses why physical therapists may be good sources for testimony at trial. According to Leary, physical therapists are often overlooked, yet highly qualified practitioners of the science of physical rehabilitation.

Elinor Leary Appointed to the 2018 Justice & Diversity Center’s Board of Directors

The Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) has appointed Elinor Leary to its 2018 Board of Directors. Leary previously served on BASF’s Board of Directors and as a member of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service program.

Three Veen Attorneys Present at 2017 CAOC Hawaii Travel Seminar

The Veen Firm Attorneys William Veen, David L. Winnett and will present at the Consumer Attorneys of California’s (CAOC) 2017 Hawaii Travel Seminar, held on November 25 – December 2 in Maui, Hawaii.

The Veen Firm Named Among Daily Journal’s 2017 Top Boutique Law Firms

We are proud to announce that Daily Journal has named The Veen Firm to its 2017 Top Boutique Law Firms list, recognizing the firm’s plaintiff work on behalf of individuals who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries.

Four Veen Attorneys to Present at CAOC’s 56th Annual CAOC Convention

The Veen Firm Attorneys Andje Medina, Craig Peters, William Veen and are presenting at the Consumer Attorneys of California’s (CAOC) 56th Annual Convention on November 16-19th in San Francisco.

The Veen Firm Ranked on the 2018 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranked The Veen Firm on the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list in San Francisco for their plaintiff’s work in personal injury and product liability litigation.

Craig Peters, Steven Kronenberg, Elinor Leary and Andje Medina Elected to CAOC Board of Governors

Underscoring their commitment to one of the largest plaintiff’s organizations in California, four attorneys with The Veen Firm have been elected for 2018 leadership positions with Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). Craig Peters, Steven Kronenberg, Elinor Leary and Andje Medina will serve as CAOC’s 2018 Board of Governors, with Peters serving as the organization’s Third Vice President.

Craig M. Peters and David L. Winnett Obtain $2.92 Million Settlement for Faulty Aerial Lift That Killed Tree Trimmer

Trial Team Leader Craig M. Peters and Attorney David L. Winnett obtained a $2.92 million settlement on behalf of the family of Carlos Amezcua, a career tree trimmer who died when he fell out of the bucket of an aerial lift while trimming trees. Mr. Amezcua was performing his work duties when the leveling chain within the boom broke, causing the bucket to tip and Mr. Amezcua to fall to his death.

CAOC-Backed SB 33 Signed to Prevent Another Wells Fargo-Sized Scandal

On Wednesday, October 4, Governor Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation Senate Bill 33, introduced by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) and co-sponsored by the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). The bill will go into effect Jan. 1, 2018 and will prevent another Wells Fargo-sized scandal by allowing consumers to fight financial institutions in court instead of through secretive arbitration in cases involving bank fraud.

The Recorder Recognizes Two Cases on Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2016

We are pleased to announce that two of the firm’s cases were selected for inclusion on The Recorder’s California’s Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2016. Doe v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc. was named the 3rd highest product liability award at $14 million, and Raul Zuniga v. Zambini Brothers Scaffolding Company was named the 12th highest mediated settlement at $600,000.e