In my last post, I explained that the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) recently profiled our lead litigator Tim Williams in its “Sidebar” publication. That three-page-long article introduced how many hats Tim wears and gave readers a glimpse into his personal life and legal practice. Here are some prompts OTLA gave to Tim about his … Read More
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Spotlights Tim Williams
Tim Williams has been an attorney at Dwyer Williams Cherkoss PC since graduating from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1999. He made partner in 2006 and during his fourteen-year tenure with the firm he has become lead litigator while also emerging as an active member of his personal and professional communities. Tim … Read More
Settlement Won for Parking Lot Accident Victim
Dwyer Williams Cherkoss recently settled a pedestrian injury claim without the need for costly and time-consuming litigation. The details of this accident and ensuing legal process are as follows… Our client had just finished shopping at a local convenience store and was loading her purchases into her car when she suddenly found herself pinned between … Read More
How to be Effective in Jury Selection: Be Respectful and Personable
“You will attract more bears with honey than with vinegar.” It may be a cliche, but it is nevertheless true. During voir dire you should always be respectful of a potential juror’s opinion, no matter how much you might disagree with it. Moreover, thank potential jurors who disagree with your position for sharing their opinions. … Read More
How to be Effective During Jury Selection: Access the Reptilian Brain
The fourth tip that I want to blog about in this series of posts concerning the voir dire process at trial concerns what is called “the reptilian brain”. Recent research has been performed concerning the reptilian brain and David Ball spoke on the subject at the 2008 American Association of Justice (AAJ) Winter Convention. The … Read More
How to Bring a Ski Resort Accident Claim
Regardless of who is legally responsible for causing your ski or snowboard accident injury, if you have been injured at a ski resort then you must notify the ski area operator of the injury by registered or certified mail within 180 days of discovering your injury. Failure to notify the ski resort within a time … Read More