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    • Andrew B. Sommerman
    • George (Tex) Quesada
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    • Laura Benitez Geisler
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  • Practice Areas
    • Commercial Litigation
      • Breach of Contract
      • Unfair Competition
      • Shareholder Disputes
      • Officer & Director Liability
    • Catastrophic Injuries
      • Boating Accidents
      • Brain Injuries
      • Burns
      • Falls in the Workplace
      • Gas Line Explosions
      • Insurance Litigation
        • Automobile Policies
        • General Commercial Liability Policies
      • Premises Liability
      • Spinal Cord Injuries
      • Wrongful Death
        • Workplace Deaths
        • Oilfield Deaths
        • Truck Wreck Deaths
    • Oilfield and Construction Injuries
      • Oilfield Injuries
      • Oilfield Deaths
      • Construction Site Injuries
      • Trench Collapses
    • Truck Wrecks
      • 18-Wheeler Wrecks
      • Truck Driver Fatigue
      • Fraudulent Log Books
      • Overloaded Trucks
      • Speeding
      • Truck Driver Distractions
      • Ice Storms
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      • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims
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As Parrots are to Eagles, so are Lawyers to Paralegals

Introduction This paper will discuss the working relationship of attorneys and paralegals. Specifically, discussing ethical considerations; how attorneys can effectively utilize paralegals; the duties and roles paralegals play in a lawyer-client relationship; how to form an effective lawyer-paralegal partnership; and why that partnership is important to a successful law practice. Ethical Considerations Parrots: Eagles such
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Evidence and Case Law Update for the 31st Annual Advanced Personal Injury Law Course

1)    Scope of Paper This paper attempts to summarize recent cases which have some significance in the area of evidence law.  I have tried to group the cases according to the relevant Rules of Evidence and by subject matter of the substantive law points. The Supreme Court of Texas changed the standards for a no-evidence
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Oilfield Litigation, Texas Trial Lawyers Association

I. SCOPE OF PAPER This paper attempts to summarize recent case law developments with significance in the area of oilfield litigation.  Special problems and resources to consider are also included. II. BASIC DOCUMENTS; MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND DRILLING CONTRACTS The Master Service Agreement is typically entered into between larger entities, and covers a number of
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Preserving Error And How To Appeal

INTRODUCTION Abstract Preserving error at the trial court level is a crucial element of practice that presents numerous pitfalls for unaware or unprepared attorneys. Walking through the entire trial process, from pleading to post-verdict motions, this article seeks to sift through the complexity and provide lawyers with knowledge of the steps involved in preserving error.
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Knowing Your Experts’ Daubert History

I. Scope of Paper All expert witnesses have a past.  The ability to find and utilize that past is important when deciding whether to retain or impeach an expert witness.  This paper outlines some of the areas which may be fruitful for this sort of research. II. Daubert History – Generally A. Positive Treatments  A.
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Experts Who Travel With Their Own Motion In Limine: Knowing The Daubert History

Scope of Paper Expert witnesses have histories.  Knowledge of the experts’ history and track record with regard to Daubert challenges and other motions to exclude can be important in the decision to retain an expert and the approach to use when challenging the other side’s expert (or defending your own).  This paper outlines some of
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Causation and Damages

Introduction This paper offers a preliminary discussion of the law governing evidentiary requirements and proof techniques for causation and damages in personal injury cases.  A brief, but comprehensive, discussion on the recent “paid and incurred” issue that has arisen with the passage of the (relatively) new Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §41.0105 is also
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Daubert- Proofing Your Experts

Introduction Experts are one of the most valuable and difficult tools in a litigator’s arsenal.  Preparing your expert for pre-trial challenges is imperative to any complex litigation. Experts are expensive.  After an expert is retained, briefed, prepared, designated, and deposed, they can cost several thousand dollars.  It would be a financial drain to have the
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Discovery Tips and Deposition Strategies

Introduction This paper discusses discovery and deposition strategies for medical malpractice cases.  It also addresses current procedural rules affecting the taking and use of depositions in medical malpractice cases. Section II of this paper is devoted to discovery related issues and primarily focuses on the written forms of discovery.  Depositions are discussed in Section III
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Litigating Financial Collapse Cases

Introduction This first sections of this paper discusses methods for obtaining insurance payments during bankruptcy.  Specifically, it  addresses obtaining insurance payments in bankruptcy under property insurance, director and officer liability insurance, business interruption policies, and key man policies.  It also discusses obtaining insurance payments during bankruptcy on personal injury claims and life insurance. The latter
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I would always suggest Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler

My insurance company refused to cover my injuries in an accident where they insured both parties. The other party was unquestionably liable and but did not have sufficient coverage, so damages should have been paid under my uninsured/underinsured coverage. Even though I had paid for uninsured/underinsured coverage for many years, my insurance company refused to pay. Andy Sommerman and his staff at Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler won the case in a jury trial even though there were three times as many attorneys and support on the opposing side. I would always suggest Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler if you need an attorney that is not intimidated by multi-billion dollar insurance companies.

- Roger B.
After Suffering a Hit and Run

After suffering a hit and run, I turned to Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler for some much-needed legal assistance. The team at Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler worked fastidiously for three years to resolve my complex legal matter, and kept me informed throughout the whole process. In the end, Andy Sommerman was successful in having the truck owner’s insurance pay the bills.

- SUE W.
I Refer Them to Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler Without Reservation

Our firm refers all of our personal injury cases to Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler. The clients we refer are treated professionally and are very pleased with the settlement proceeds they receive. Anytime I receive a call regarding a personal injury case, I refer them to Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler without reservation – I know they will be in good hands.

- SCOTTIE A.

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