Landau Injury Law

More than half of all fall-related deaths by the elderly are caused by brain injuries.  .This is according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (”CDC”) in a first-of-its-kind study.  According to the CDC investigation, the severity of brain injuries resulting from falls may not be patently obvious, even to healthcare professionals..In other words, there may not be bleeding, swelling of the skull, bruising or other indicia of brain trauma or injury according to Herndon Reston area injury lawyer Doug Landau, shown here with his membership certificate, demonstrating his over 25 years of commitment to PUBLIC JUSTICE, from this public interest law firm’s very inception..Data for the study were gathered from records of 16,000 deaths in which unintentional falls were determined to be an underlying cause of death.  For the rest of the article, see Mike Stobbe’s 6/24/08 piece in The Washington Post.

Shown here are members of the Abrams Landau trial team after the successful settlement of an Egyptian butcher’s workers compensation claim.   [From Left to right: Shiri Ahronovich, Doug Landau, our client and Workers Comp Legal Assistant Dianna Meredith]       When this gentleman returned to Virginia after a visit to his home country in the Middle East, he brought back gifts for the people who helped him after he was injured in a grocery store accident.  Clients have been generous enough to bring us gifts and presents from all over the world.  Recent “surprises” that have arrived at the Abrams Landau “Law Shop” include Hershey Kisses from a Hershey Pennsylvania area client; European chocolates from a Bulgarian family; and a food and treats basket from Michigan.   One of the more unusual gifts was a hand-carved mini sleigh from a private investigator from Woodstock !

Often clients will down several pints of coffee, get up at the crack of dawn, and then eat a huge breakfast before heading to court with their family.  They then arrive needing to use the facilities, tired and bloated.  Often, you see litigants falling asleep by three O’clock in the afternoon.  NOTHING NEW/UNTESTED – DO NOT try something new at trial !  Stick to your usual diet, medications and sleep habits.  DO not try new foods, drugs, diets, drinks, medications, etc., advises Super Lawyer Doug Landau.  Whether you’re from small town Herndon or you’re one of “The Best Lawyers in America,” do not do something untried and untested during your “day in Court.”  f you have any questions about your daily regiment, call Doug Landau to discuss them BEFORE you leave for the Courthouse.  You’ll be glad you did.

Named one of the top attorneys in Virginia.  Congratulations! 

Shown here with me at the Annual ATLA (now American Association for Justice) meeting are my long time friends from the Rheingold, Allen and Emroch law firms.  From Left to Right: Dr. Susan Rheingold, David RHeingold, Walter Emroch, George E. “Ted” Allen, and Joyce Rheingold) David Rheingold, Ted Allen and Walter Emroch and their fathers were friends of, and worked on cases and lectures with, my father Norman J. Landau.  Walter’s father Manny Emroch helped to write the book of Virginia Civil Jury Instructions that I still use, and Ted’s grandfather got my dad involved in lecturing on the Continuing Education programs in the 1960s !

Being a third generation lawyer may have its advantages.  However, I can tell you from personal experience, it was pretty difficult to win an argument at the dinner table, and, even if you did, you could always lose on appeal in the kitchen !  Having several generations of lawyers in the family helped sharpen my advocacy skills.  In fact, my grandfather, William Abrams, used to go to some of my classes with me in law school after he retired.  Mr. Abrams (the “Abrams” in ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd.) even watched me try cases in court for the Florida State Attorney’s office when Janet Reno was in office.  Even when I won the case or got the conviction, he still had suggestions as to how I could improve next time !

Shown with the Philadelphia skyline in the background, Doug and his wife are shown during a reception at the annual AAJ Convention.  The Herndon Reston area injury and disability lawyer got to visit some of the sights in the evenings after most of the lectures and demonstrations had concluded.  One particular highlight was the new, interactive Museum of the Constitution.  Doug highly recommends it for families with children in 6th grade or higher.  The Landaus also recommend taking in a concert at the Kimmel Center, whose architecture rivals its acoustics.

The better question might be, “Do you really want a lawyer sitting at his/her desk 24/7 ?”

It means that they do not try cases (and many lawyers NEVER GO TO COURT !).

It means they are never in mediation or arbitration in “closed door” sessions with a retired judge.

It means they never get out of the office to investigate their cases, interview witnesses or take depositions at the Defendants’ place of business or “scene of the crime.”

It means that they do no volunteer work, putting in time for the community.

It means that they have no life.

Is that really the trial lawyer you want for your case ?

At ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., we encourage clients to fax, e-mail, write and call.  Doug Landau responds as quickly as he can, but as he is often in Court, and cell phones are not permitted, able staff can frequently assist and get prompt answers.

Here is my long-time friend Richard Langerman, visiting with me while I indulge in one of my pet vices when traveling - a shoe shine !  Another vice is “multi-tasking,” so comparing case strategy while getting a spit and polish conforms to my M.O. perfectly !  Richard is an excellent Arizona Personal Injury Attorney.  Richard Langerman represents clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and throughout Maricopa in Arizona.  Our fathers were great friends and Stalwarts in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and I have remained friends with Richard, and his sister Amy Langerman for decades.  In fact, it was Amy who gave me the nickname “Road Kill Landau” because I can represent people up and down the length of I-95 here on the East Coast because of my bar licensures !

Shown here are top D.C. Lawyers and Doug Landau at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Justice. Herndon Reston area injury lawyer Landau has been attending these meetings of of several thousand top American and International Trial attorneys since the 1970s. The lectures and programming is first-rate, and (more…)

 The last item on the VIRGINIA CLE’s list of the top 1o Law Practice and Client Problems was stress.  Anyone who has been to our friedly, not fancy, “Law Shop” in the Historic District of Herndon knows that we try to protect our clients and their families from unnecessary stress, expense and delay.  THe last item on the list, and my own personal solution, follows:

•10. Managing the stress of a high-pressure legal practice

We all have interests outside of the office.  My family is foremost.  We are close, keep in touch, and get together for just about any event, especially if there’s food !  I also “let off steam” by participating in sports.  For some of athletic interests and accomplishments, visit www.TriathlonTrialLawyer.com.

I firmly believe in the “Sound Mind in a Sound Body” philosophy.  You may see some lawyers dealing with their stress by drinking, smoking, taking drugs or other less than commendable behaviors.  However, you will likely see me trying to win a running race, biathlon, triathlon, aquathlon, tennis match, ping pong tournament or volunteering at some other charitable event.  Just as my trial and teaching calendar is “an open book” for those clients and their families who want to see me “in action,” my racing schedule is also posted and available for those who want to cheer me on, have a good laugh or see if I am as good a TRIathlete as I am TRIal Lawyer.  After all, I try to win all cases and all races !  I try to channel any stress or high pressure into my racing.  With a gold medal, All American honors, Virginia Triathlon Series blue ribbon and individual overall and masters victories, this strategy seems to work for me !