Alternative Dispute Resolution
with their prized asset: “money.” Consequently, tone is important. If you believe yourself to be a respected effective advocate, you do not have to be blustery, aggressive and threatening. Yes, in the end you can try the case. Keep in mind, though, that for every one of the plaintiff’s verdicts that are so proudly displayed on our List Server, there are three to four defense verdicts that are not. Despite our recent success, the national statistics still hold. We lose over eighty percent of medical malpractice cases that we take to trial. One final thought: If a Mediation is to be successful
neither side is going to be particularly happy. You are going to take less than the lowest number that you entered the Mediation thinking you would take. On the other hand, the defendant(s) will pay more than the highest number they came to the Mediation expecting to pay. Tis, by definition, is a good settlement and a successful Mediation. Good luck in the trenches!
Biography W. Scott Sonntag (Law Offices of W. Scott Sonntag)
is a graduate of the University of Maryland (BS, 1975) and Catholic University of America ( JD, 1979). Early in his career, he served as Law Clerk to the Honorable C. Murray
Construction / Building Systems Electrical Systems
HVAC Systems
Expert: Daryl Ebersole, P.E. Investigates injuries and losses related to:
• Shocks and Electrocutions • Lightning Damage • Electrical Transmission and Distribution • Electrical Fires • Utility Pole Line Issues • Contractual Evaluations
Construction / Construction Injuries
Expert: Brent Leisenring, P.E. Investigates injuries and losses related to:
• Falls from Floor / Roof Openings & Edges • Cranes and Rigging • Defects and Failures • Construction Safety • Construction-Related Claims • Means and Methods
Expert: David Caggiano P.E., LEED AP Investigates injuries and losses related to:
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • Temperature / Humidity Control • Airflow Delivery and System Design • Heating / AC equipment Design • Installation / Maintenance Issues • Water Leaks / Damage
Architecture
Expert: Lawrence C. Dinoff, A.I.A., NCARB Investigates injuries and losses related to:
• Premises Safety • Walkways and Stairs • Building and Site Design • Building Failures • Construction Cost Claims • Designer Errors and Omissions
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Bernhardt, U.S. Court of Claims. Later, he defended physicians, hospitals, HMO’s and other health care providers as lead trial counsel and professional malpractice practice group leader for seventeen years, but has represented plaintiffs exclusively in medical malpractice claims since 1998. He also served as Chairman of the Professional Malpractice Committee and Judicial Selections Committee for the Maryland Association of Defense Trial Counsel and Peer Review Committee of the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland. He is currently a member of the Trial Lawyers Association of the District of Columbia and serves on the Board of Governors. He is a frequent speaker on medical malpractice, trial tactics and mediation issues for MAJ, TLA-DC and various physician, hospital, HMO and lawyer groups. In 2006, he was named “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by TLA-DC. He has been listed each year for the past several years in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers in Maryland and Super Lawyers in the District of Columbia.
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