DOUG LANDAU, CHAIRMAN OF THE ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA (now American Association for Justice “AAJ”) Social Security Disability Law Section, shown at the National Convention. Former Michigan Trial Lawyers Association President Sheldon Miller, the late David Shrager (and former ATLA President) from Pennsylvania, and Herndon Virginia Trial Lawyer Doug Landau, of ABRAMS…
Continue readingInsurance companies routinely pressure people into giving taped or written statements shortly after an accident. Insurance claims adjusters know that injured victims are at their most vulnerable immediately after an accident. They know that when the injured person is not represented, in pain, on strong medications, confused and unsure of their legal rights, that all…
Continue readingA structured settlement can help clients avoid economic uncertainty. By agreeing to receive periodic payments, Herndon trial lawyer Doug Landau’s clients have chosen to plan for their and their family’s futures. Settlements for personal injury and workers comp claims are usually free of state, local and federal income tax. Also, the structured payments or annuities,…
Continue readingAfter winning a client’s case before the Maryland Workers Compensation Commission, Virginia trial lawyer Doug Landau was able to successfully settle the case on the eve of trial at the Circuit Court of Worcester County. This was the third time Landau had represented this client ! They originally met when this construction worker watched a…
Continue readingMr. Landau traveled to Ocean City, Maryland several times for depositions, court hearings and trial for an appeal of a Maryland Workers Compensation claim. His local counsel, Brian Lee, had handled the original hearing before the comp judge, but Landau was prepared to take the case to the jury. Critical to this preparation was his…
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