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The Truth About Direct & Cross Examinations

Posted on July 26, 2017 by HaggardTeam

BY Jason Brenner, Associate Attorney, The Haggard Law Firm (article originally appeared on the article on the American Bar Association website)

Entering the legal field with the desire to become a trial attorney is a daunting endeavor. There is only one place where a young lawyer can establish himself or herself as a trial attorney—in the courtroom. Trial practice has almost become a misnomer in today’s world. The firm where I have been privileged to practice is made up of an endangered species of trial attorney. I revel in the “war stories” about them trying a case on Monday and preparing for the next one on Friday. Nowadays, the majority of time spent in court is in motion practice.

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Cone Trial Advocacy Institute Includes Michaels as Faculty Member

Posted on July 24, 2017 by HaggardTeam

The Haggard Law Firm‘s Todd Michaels will once again be among the faculty members of this year’s upcoming Al J Cone Trial Advocacy Institute. The Florida Justice Association seminar offers three full days of engaging presentations and interactive workshops designed to advance trial skills. Attendees go through the entire trial process from the defense and plaintiff perspective using a case fact pattern. The event will be held at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee Florida from August 3-5.

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First Step in Negligent Security Cases

Posted on July 18, 2017 by HaggardTeam

The Haggard Law Firm’s Michael Haggard discusses the first step of the investigation into a negligent security claim, nailing down the security history of the property. Haggard Law has litigated more than 200 negligent security / premises liability cases resulting in nearly $350 million in results in the last decade.

BREAKING: Young Father Killed Outside Strip Club

Posted on July 5, 2017 by HaggardTeam

According to local media outlets in Miami, the Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a man shot around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, near the 2800 block of W. Broward Blvd. at Club Pink South. 21-year-old Wendell Soliphar, who recently moved to the United States from the Bahamas, was leaving the club when he was shot and killed. A family member told CBS Miami that he believes Wendell was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The victim leaves behind an 8-year-old daughter.

Initial reports lay out some similarities between this case and a negligent security case litigated by The Haggard Law Firm a decade ago.

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Haggard, Michaels Named to 2017 Legal Elite List

Posted on June 22, 2017 by HaggardTeam

The Haggard Law Firm’s Michael Haggard and Todd Michaels have been named winners of Florida Trend’s 2017 Legal Elite Recognition. Both attorneys were given the honor in the Civil Trial category. The list of honorees represents fewer than 1.5% of the active Florida Bar members who practice in Florida.

Now in its 14th year, Florida Legal Elite presents a prestigious roster of attorneys chosen for recognition by their peers. The 1,080 lawyers listed here exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and by so doing, have garnered the respect and esteem of their colleagues.

Voting for this year’s Legal Elite attorneys began in October 2016 when Florida Trend invited all in-state members of the Florida Bar to participate. Multiple announcements publicized the ballot deadline and voting guidelines.

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Michaels Reelected to FJA Leadership

Posted on June 16, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Congratulations to The Haggard Law Firm‘s Todd Michael for his recent reelection to the Florida Justice Association Executive Committee. The vote was cast during the FJA’s annual convention which is currently underway in St. Pete Beach. This will be Michaels 3rd term on the Committee.

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Swim Safety: Broken Pool Gates

Posted on May 17, 2017 by HaggardTeam

May is National Swim Safety Month. The Haggard Law Firm wants to take this opportunity to share swimming safety tips, including those we have unfortunately have become experts on because of catastrophic injury cases we have litigated over the years. One example is the 2001 case of Loren Hinton. A 2-year old that suffered a significant brain injury when she fell into a residential complex pool after pushing over a broken safety gate.

This video details that case and includes safety factors to consider to make sure a tragedy like this does not happen again.

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Uber Driver Arrested For Sexual Battery, Kidnapping

Posted on May 9, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Police in Jupiter Florida have arrested Uber driver Gary Kitchings, 57, and charged him with kidnapping, sexual battery and burglary. He is accused of picking up an Uber fare at SunFest early Sunday and sexually assaulting her at her Jupiter home

According to a police affidavit, the woman told investigators she’d arrived in the West Palm Beach area Saturday to attend SunFest and accessed Uber through its smartphone app at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday.

(Gary Kitchings, arrested Monday by Jupiter Police)

She said Kitchings told her he had a gun under the seat and would kill her if she didn’t do what he wanted. He then forced the woman into a sex act, according to the affidavit.

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Final Seats Available for Premises Liability Seminar

Posted on April 26, 2017 by HaggardTeam

Tomorrow the Haggard Law Firm will host a Premises Liability Seminar. As of this post, there are only 5 seats remaining.

This interactive and highly demonstrative FREE half-day legal seminar will show attorneys the latest trends and cutting edge strategies involved in litigating various premises liability cases. Case genres will include negligent security, drowning and entrapment and road construction accidents. Attendees will also hear from a leading Jury Consultant on Jury Selection.

This is a CLE Credit Seminar. Please RSVP with Susie Acosta, sacosta@haggadlawfirm.com or call 305.446.5700

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Agenda Released for Premises Liability Seminar

Posted on April 18, 2017 by HaggardTeam

The agenda has been released for the April 27th Premises Liability Seminar hosted by The Haggard Law Firm.

This interactive and highly demonstrative FREE half-day legal seminar will show attorneys the latest trends and cutting edge strategies involved in litigating various premises liability cases. Case

genres will include negligent security, drowning and entrapment and road construction accidents. Attendees will also hear from a leading Jury Consultant on Jury Selection.

This is a CLE Credit Seminar. Space is limited. Please RSVP with Susie Acosta, sacosta@haggadlawfirm.com or call 305.446.5700

330 Alhambra Circle

(305) 446-5700

(305) 446-5700

Tag: negligent security South Florida

The Truth About Direct & Cross Examinations

Cone Trial Advocacy Institute Includes Michaels as Faculty Member

First Step in Negligent Security Cases

BREAKING: Young Father Killed Outside Strip Club

Haggard, Michaels Named to 2017 Legal Elite List

Michaels Reelected to FJA Leadership

About the Florida Justice Association

Swim Safety: Broken Pool Gates

Click for more on Haggard Law Firm Pool Drowning Accidents

Uber Driver Arrested For Sexual Battery, Kidnapping

Final Seats Available for Premises Liability Seminar

Agenda Released for Premises Liability Seminar

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