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Letters,
Law Practice,
Civil Litigation

Mar. 10, 2020

Strong liability claims resulting in life-altering injuries are just and righteous cases

As a plaintiffs’ trial lawyer for the past 60 years, I heartily agree with Robert Tyson ‘s recent column, “Is the Defense Bar Being Out-Lawyered?” (Daily Jounal, March 6, 2020). His article suggested tips, tactics and strategies to attempt to counter plaintiffs’ so-called “excessive verdicts.”

Stanley K. Jacobs

Senior Partner
Jacobs & Jacobs LLP

Email: sjacobs@jacobslawyers.com

As a plaintiffs' trial lawyer for the past 60 years, I heartily agree with Robert Tyson 's recent column, "Is the Defense Bar Being Out-Lawyered?" (Daily Jounal, March 6, 2020). His article suggested tips, tactics and strategies to attempt to counter plaintiffs' so-called "excessive verdicts."

However, competent defense counsel has been e...

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