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May 10, 2004 |

Benistar Troubles Leave Twisted Trail

When tax attorney Daniel E. Carpenter's luck turned, clients of his Benistar Property Exchange Trust Co. were left holding the bag -- to the tune of more than $9 million. To his attorneys, he is a victim of the stock market collapse who is being hounded by disgruntled former clients. Those who trusted him with their retirement savings, however, claim Carpenter lost their money and is now trying to hide behind a web of shadow corporations.
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December 21, 2012 |

Post-Shooting Lawsuits Are Hard To Win

It's part of a now-familiar pattern. A gunman goes on a shooting rampage at a school, college, theater or mall. The victims' families grieve, the politicians debate gun laws, and often within weeks or a few months, the first civil lawsuits are filed.
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August 14, 2009 |

Heavy Advertising by Lawyers Is a Tricky Proposition

Carter Mario is one of the most visible lawyers in Connecticut. His name and face are splashed across television ads, billboards and buses. But recent firm efforts, including the hire of a new public relations firm, indicate that Mario may be adjusting his marketing strategy. There are potential drawbacks to using such high-profile advertising in a profession that doesn't quickly embrace flash, and personal injury lawyers especially have to walk a fine line without offending the public or other lawyers.
7 minute read
August 10, 2009 |

Moving Toward The Mainstream?

Carter Mario (left) is one of the most highly visible lawyers in the state. His name and face are splashed across television ads, billboards and the sides of buses. He has a catchy "Get Carter, Get It Done" slogan, and his ads and web site are filled with exclamatory messages about his skills as a personal injury lawyer. But there are potential drawbacks to that much visibility in a profession that doesn't quickly embrace flash. Personal injury lawyers especially have to walk a fine line when it comes to spreading their message without offending the public or other lawyers.
7 minute read
April 11, 2011 |

A Different Kind Of 'Human Study'

It's hard not to be moved by the trial of John Doe No. 2 against St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. In many ways, it is a struggle between big people and little people. Six ordinary citizens, the jury, are poised to have an important say. At issue are the duties that strong, authoritative adults owe those in their care who are not so strong-the sick, the young and the trusting.
12 minute read
January 30, 2006 |

$26.5M Award Leveled Against Truck Owners

Thirteen hours into their deliberations, jurors in Ohio truck driver Shawn Pouliot's personal-injury trial asked for two calculators, and the plaintiff's damage figures.
5 minute read
May 29, 2006 |

Trucker's $26M Award Survives Post-Verdict Motions

<i>Shawn Pouliot v. Paul Arpin Van Lines, et al</i>
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Fierce Fight Erupts over $315 Million Vioxx Attorneys Fee Fund
Publication Date: 2011-02-22
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When members of the nine-firm court-appointed allocation committee award themselves 70 percent of the dough, you can bet the other 100 firms in the litigation are going to raise hell.

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