This will be a short post.  The law firms that are buying television, radio and newspaper advertising “trolling” for oil spill cases in Florida, Texas and Louisiana demonstrate some of the worst of what people think of trial lawyers.  The big class action firms have already bought google ads and have begun on-line searching for clients, even though there are likely excellent lawyers in the injured property owners’ own backyards who could help them and be personally responsive and responsible for doing the best they can for their neighbors.

There may be people with property interests in vacation homes along the Louisiana, Texas and Florida shorelines. They are going to have claims against British Petroleum (“BOP”) under the 1990 Oil Pollution Act which was enacted after the Valdez incident. The first class action was filed already in Louisiana.  The big class action firms have already bought google ads and have begun on-line searching for clients. It is likely that there are other property owners who live out out of state who own vacation homes right where the oil spill is heading.

Anyone who has property in harms way might want to consult a local lawyer and get either legal assistance from them or a referral to an experienced Florida, Louisiana or Texas Trial Lawyer, rather than calling the first advertiser they see.  That is not how we pick our surgeons; it should not be how we select our lawyers.  Ask friends, neighbors and co-workers.  Ask other lawyers who they would go to for this kind of legal problem.  You will likely see that the lawyers who have to advertise to get clients are not often the best lawyers for your legal needs.  They certainly do not encourage anyone to “come see them in action” as many do not actually represent individual injured plaintiffs in court.  While the Herndon, Reston and Warrenton area law firm of ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. does not handle coast lines property damage and loss claims, we may be able to help you find a suitable lawyer, since Doug Landau is an active member of the Florida Bar and Norman Landau was a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers, and have been regular contributors, speaks and supporters of the American Association for Justice. If you or someone you know has been harmed by the oil spill, pollution or other toxic substances, please e-mail us at ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., or call us at (703)-796-9555, as pursing claims for damages and injuries against the big oil and chemical companies requires special procedures and the time limits can cause the loss of legal rights to restitution.