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Tom Brandi: We prepare every case for trial, because we feel that by
preparing the case for trial you're not only maximizing
your strengths but understanding the strengths of the other
side. By preparing for trial and sending a clear and
unmistakable message to the corporation, or the bank, or
the insurance company on the other side, that we are
prepared and committed to going to trial, is the best way
that we can engage in a meaningful settlement discussion.
Mylene Reuvekamp: If our opponents know that we're ready, willing, and
able to go to trial, they can't settle our cases for
pennies on the dollar. They know that they're going to have
to pay us full value. We're not afraid to go to trial. That
we're financially capable of going to trial, that we've had
great success at trail, and even that we're willing to go
beyond trial, through the appellate process for our
clients. And a lot of lawyers don't have the resources,
don't have the experience to do that.
Casey Kaufman: Over 90% of cases settle. We know that, defendants know
that, insurance companies know that. That's not the point.
The point is to be able to say, 'If you don't provide fair
resolution we will go to trial.' And then mean it.