Associate Lauren Holtzman participated in dragon boat races. I had never seen such an event. Then, while attending a national workers compensation lawyers meeting in Philadelphia, I espied a strange looking craft being propelled down the Schuykill River by oarsmen/women. When I asked our hosts at the boathouse what that craft was, they told me…
Continue readingWhenever (and wherever) I have attended meetings of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) and the American Association for Justice (AAJ), I have been able to locate races in or near the major cities where these international law meetings are held. In fact, I usually come hope with a prize, and more importantly,…
Continue readingOn my birthday I had the opportunity to run a race with half the firm’s name in it ! The “Mark Abrams Firecracker 5Km” took place on July 4th at the Fishkill, New York Community Center. The race raises money for Mark, shown here, and this is the second year funds have been raised to…
Continue readingI was in Atlanta in order to meet with a Georgia client who was badly injured in a trucking accident in Florida. This truck driver is receiving workers compensation benefits and we have filed a lawsuit for his personal injury case. After a solid day of video tape recorded depositions, I was looking for something…
Continue readingOn June 15th, several classmates and I ran the Hotchkiss School cross country course against other returning alumni in what has become “the Hotchkiss Reunion Run.” I had previously served as a volunteer and race director on the old course, and I did not know what to expect in terms of my classmates actually showing…
Continue readingAthletes typically eat healthy diets, as they understand the need for food as fuel, raw materials for repair after hard workouts and nutrients. However, these same athletes often forget their good habits when getting ready for, and going to, court. Shown here are Doug Landau and his youngest daughter at the famous Red Rooster, in…
Continue readingSupporting the Smith Station Road Family YMCA, Doug and Melissa Landau raced in the Spotsylvania Sprint Triathlon on 6/7/08. In a day of extreme heat and humidity, the Triathlon Trial Lawyer managed to win his age group by 10 minutes and place 2nd overall (1st Master). Mrs. Landau was runner up in her age group,…
Continue readingIn an event that raises funds for the Special Olympics, put on by the wonderful crew of “FinsWheelsand Feet” Doug Landau, the “TriathlonTrialLawyer,” began his 2008 Triathlon Season. After several days of rain and cold weather, some participants were in wetsuits for the short outdoor pool swim ! The race began with a 250 meter…
Continue readingA 7:30 AM start in 30-degree weather and a 1 mile uphill start was definitely not the best conditions for TheAthletesLawyer, who tends to race best in hot, flat and fast conditions. In fact one of the participants noted that weather any colder than this can cause brain damage and frost-bite to those used to…
Continue readingIf you have been in a bike crash or struck by a car while walking in a crosswalk or by a truck while running along the road, be sensible about your situation. Short term “heroics” or machismo can lead to long-term suffering. If you’re down, lie still until you or a qualified person can make…
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