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[Lavabe]

We need more cowbell!

Then go here:
http://www.cowbells.com/

[lawgrad91]

It's almost time to go visit my mama and Bob Green....

http://hamptonroads.com/2015/06/ode-upc ... restaurant

[YmoBeThere]

That's crazie!

[Very Duke Blue]

It's almost time to go visit my mama and Bob Green....

http://hamptonroads.com/2015/06/ode-upc ... restaurant

I want the chocolate bacon!

[DevilWearsPrada2.0]

Congratulations to the Golden State Warriors !!!!!

[CathyCA]

Re: Class Action Lawsuits Seemingly High Attorney's Fees

Most people who belong to a class in a CAS couldn't afford the hourly rate an attorney charges to pursue the matter individually, so they join a class in order to join in the economy of the lawsuit. The attorney for the class has his or her fees approved by the presiding judge. There are a lot of expenses involved in litigation, including the cost of discovery, hiring investigators, taking depositions, hiring expert witnesses, travel fees, etc. which do not come under the umbrella of attorney compensation. So, just because an attorney's fee is called 60%, the attorney may not be taking 60% of the settlement as fee. In fact, much of that is going toward the costs of litigation.

Most contingent fee contracts in personal injury matters are divided such that the attorney gets a smaller percentage if a settlement is reached before filing suit (25%) a larger percentage after filing suit (33%) and an even larger percentage if the matter goes to trial (35%) and an even larger percentage if the matter goes on to appeal (40% or more). Our firm's contingent fee contracts specifically exclude the costs of litigation, including deposition charges, travel expenses, Federal Express and similar charges, large copying projects, service of process fees and messenger services, expert witness fees, private investigator fees and the like. Those fees are the responsibility of the client, win or lose.

Because most litigants couldn't afford those litigation expenses individually, it is easier for them to join a class. Sometimes the defendant's counsel approves the larger percentage of attorney's fees ahead of time. This is known as a "clear sailing" agreement.

I'd urge everyone to shop around on attorney's fees in any kind of legal matter, simply to get an idea of what is reasonable, given the complexity of the case, the skill and experience of counsel, and what the market demands.

Just my .

[DevilWearsPrada2.0]

Shooting last night at a church in Charleston SC, leaving nine dead and several wounded. Very very sad.
Prayers and vibes for the church, families and community.

[bjornolf]

Very sad.

[ArkieDukie]

Re: Class Action Lawsuits Seemingly High Attorney's Fees

Most people who belong to a class in a CAS couldn't afford the hourly rate an attorney charges to pursue the matter individually, so they join a class in order to join in the economy of the lawsuit. The attorney for the class has his or her fees approved by the presiding judge. There are a lot of expenses involved in litigation, including the cost of discovery, hiring investigators, taking depositions, hiring expert witnesses, travel fees, etc. which do not come under the umbrella of attorney compensation. So, just because an attorney's fee is called 60%, the attorney may not be taking 60% of the settlement as fee. In fact, much of that is going toward the costs of litigation.

Most contingent fee contracts in personal injury matters are divided such that the attorney gets a smaller percentage if a settlement is reached before filing suit (25%) a larger percentage after filing suit (33%) and an even larger percentage if the matter goes to trial (35%) and an even larger percentage if the matter goes on to appeal (40% or more). Our firm's contingent fee contracts specifically exclude the costs of litigation, including deposition charges, travel expenses, Federal Express and similar charges, large copying projects, service of process fees and messenger services, expert witness fees, private investigator fees and the like. Those fees are the responsibility of the client, win or lose.

Because most litigants couldn't afford those litigation expenses individually, it is easier for them to join a class. Sometimes the defendant's counsel approves the larger percentage of attorney's fees ahead of time. This is known as a "clear sailing" agreement.

I'd urge everyone to shop around on attorney's fees in any kind of legal matter, simply to get an idea of what is reasonable, given the complexity of the case, the skill and experience of counsel, and what the market demands.

Just my .

Thanks for the advice, Cathy! It's really helpful and educational to get the lowdown from someone in the legal profession. It sounds as though people might underestimate the amount of work it takes to thoroughly prepare for trial. There are similar misconceptions for other professions.

[ArkieDukie]

From the pictures I saw on the news this morning, it appears as though San Antonio was affected more than Galveston by Tropical Storm Bill. How are you doing, Ymo?

[ArkieDukie]

I'm liking the Apple Watch so far, but they really need to do something about battery life. Seems a bit crazy that the battery in my watch doesn't last as long as the one in my iPhone 6+.

[ArkieDukie]

As of Monday, Brilliant Grad Student is now Dr. BGS. No big surprise, she knocked the seminar (public part of PhD defense) out of the park. She will soon be off to bigger and better things.

[DukieInKansas]

As of Monday, Brilliant Grad Student is now Dr. BGS. No big surprise, she knocked the seminar (public part of PhD defense) out of the park. She will soon be off to bigger and better things.

Congratulations to Dr. BGS!

[YmoBeThere]

From the pictures I saw on the news this morning, it appears as though San Antonio was affected more than Galveston by Tropical Storm Bill. How are you doing, Ymo?

Everything was east of the 10 and 281(N/S routes in the area). I got all of 30 seconds of rain at my place. However, at work last night, there was nearly 4 inches of rain in the hour prior to my departure.

[DevilWearsPrada2.0]

2 evenings of Thunderstorms, wind, flash flooding and lightning. Hope everyone is doing ok!

[ArkieDukie]

Just saw on ESPN that Atlanta bought out Danny Ferry, all because of the scouting report he read on a conference call. What a bunch of idiots. I hope he lands elsewhere very quickly and builds a championship caliber team.

[YmoBeThere]

I guess I differ, no one is immune from stupidity and what happened met that threshold IMHO.

[ArkieDukie]

I guess I differ, no one is immune from stupidity and what happened met that threshold IMHO.

Maybe; you could be right. We don't know the context of the rest of the conversation.

[YmoBeThere]

I guess I differ, no one is immune from stupidity and what happened met that threshold IMHO.

Maybe; you could be right. We don't know the context of the rest of the conversation.

Which is why I've convicted him without a trial...

[DevilWearsPrada2.0]

Happy Father's Day weekend