They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
Well, how about a 2-3 minute video? Certainly much more than that.
However, in this category, I share with you actual word-for-word transcripts of videos I have created to help educate and teach my ideal clients and consumers who are searching for information to make them better informed consumers of legal services here in New York.
I invite you to read, watch and learn as much as possible about how your type of case works before you ever pick up the phone to speak to an attorney.
Enjoy your reading!
Best regards,
Gerry
516-487-8207
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We have a scheduling order. It's a court order. The defense refuses to comply with Judge's order. What will the judge do?At the beginning of your lawsuit, the court has all the attorneys come into court & create a scheduling order. The attorneys are required to abide by that order
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I made a mistake. A big one. I never should have sued this doctor.This was a big learning lesson for me. I sued a doctor I never should have sued. I learned my lesson. Find out why doing the right thing got me in trouble.
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During your civil lawsuit here in New York, will the defense attorney ever be your friend?Some litigants think the defense attorney will be their friend. Some crave friendship, even with adversaries. Will attorney who opposes case be your friend?
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Is it ever okay to lie during the course of your lawsuit? Can you get away with it?Some people think telling a little white lie during their lawsuit is okay. Is it really? Find out why it could come back to haunt you and destroy your case.
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During the middle of your accident trial or medical malpractice trial, a lawyer makes an objection. The judge doesn't know which way to rule. Does this really happen?What happens if during the middle of your trial, an attorney makes an objection and the judge is unsure about how to rule? How does he deal with that scenario?
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Is a judge's verbal ruling at trial binding on the litigants?During trial, the judge makes many rulings. Some are written and most are verbal. If a ruling is made verbally, does that mean that it's really binding?
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After you start your lawsuit here in New York, is the first court conference on your case held in secret, behind closed doors?Some people think that when you bring a lawsuit, there are hush-hush conferences held in secret, behind closed doors. However, that's not true. Learn why...
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What happens if the judge doesn't believe that we have a valid case? Can we still go forward with our trial?During a trial conference, the judge doesn't believe we are more likely right than wrong. Does that mean case is over? Can we still go forward with the trial?
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Objection Judge! There's no foundationWhen an attorney jumps up during trial and yells out “OBJECTION!” You have to wonder why he is objecting. What are the grounds for him objecting?
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She refused a settlement offer the defense made until it was time for me to prepare her for her upcoming trialThe defense made a very reasonable settlement offer. She wouldn't take it. She was unreasonable. That's her choice. However, when I prepared her for trial