Over the past year, I have traveled far and wide speaking on the The Disruptive Lawyer’s Little Black Book of Litigation Management. I have also attended several CE’s and symposiums on litigation management. Claims managers and company risk managers continue to complain about the same thing: “We have put processes in …
TWO LAWYERS, SAME $350,000 DEMAND DINOSAUR LAWYER: “Demand is a non-starter” and litigates for one year, billing $100,000. DISRUPTIVE LAWYER:“Demand is an invitation to negotiate” and settles case for $25,000 within weeks of entering an appearance, saving $200,000 in fees and indemnity. LESSON: Not all lawyers have the same skill set to …
As the legal defense industry grapples with cost cutting measures, there are certain measures that can be more effective than others. Sure, holding the line on legal rates and auditing legal bills can result in some savings. That said, the real savings are avoiding and/or controlling larger costs – like …
So, in this series, you’ve read real Disruptive Lawyer success stories. Newsflash! Even Disruptive Lawyers don’t always succeed. But Excellence, Economy and Efficiency remain the driving force behind the Disruptive Lawyer’s litigation actions. Disruption is both strategic and intentional, even in the face of rejections from plaintiff. And here is …
Many firms continue to brag that what sets them apart is that they try cases. Meanwhile, insurance companies and large companies increasingly are getting harpooned by juries in Georgia and other states. Is it time for a different approach – a disruptive approach? Yes! At the very least, the insurance …
Carriers Need to Get in Disruptive Mode The trend of eye-popping jury verdicts in Georgia continued recently. Last week, a Muscogee County jury returned a $280 million verdict against a trucking company whose driver crossed the center line and killed the plaintiff’s decedent. The trucker claimed he was trying to …