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Tort Reform?

Testimonials

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Not only are you guys brilliant from a legal and strategic standpoint you are also a lot of fun to have as attorneys! We really appreciate all your talents and all you have done and are continuing to do for us and for (our son).

- client

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Peter, you and Rob and Leah did an incredible job. The emotional part of it really hit me last night -- what an arduous journey for ______. She has shown so much courage. Thanks again for all your support of my wonderful sister.

- Client's sister

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I have rarely been so satisfied in concluding a case for a client. My satisfaction arose from the combination of a deserving client, a just result and, perhaps most of all, a new acquaintanceship with a caring and imminently capable lawyer (in other words, the whole package). It would indeed be great to work together again, and I hope our paths cross.

- Co-counsel in a case representing a victim of violent crime

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Today is the 4th anniversary of the accident. Thank you for all of your endless hard work, understanding and for giving us an outcome that is beyond what we ever thought possible. . .

- client

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Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you on the settlement on behalf of your client and to thank you for your thoughtful, professional and courteous demeanor throughout this case. Your client was fortunate to have you as her counsel . . . Now, if you will simply refrain from suing insureds of [my insurance company] in the future, all will be well.

- opposing counsel

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Thanks for allowing me to help in the _______ case. You and Rob handled the matter beautifully and, I believe, got the best result obtainable. Your client should be pleased.

- mediator

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I am grateful to Mr. Stoney for his dedication, expertise and many hours he devoted to my case. He has done so much for my family and has always been patient and kind.

- client

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Joyce and I really appreciate the way you handled our accident. You were efficient, always professional and very concerned with our welfare.

- client

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I do not say this often, but you are the type of lawyer I would trust to represent me. There are NOT many of them.

- private investigator

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Peter - again thank you to both you and Rob for being so brilliant. I was REALLY glad I was sitting on your side of the table last Friday and not in the Hot Seat across from you . . . As your client I could not be more pleased!!!

- client (on witnessing deposition of defendant)

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Thank you, Peter. You do not know how your kindness and your ability as a lawyer has made some sense out of this nightmare. Thank Rob for me. I know that he was very important throughout the proceedings as well.

I want you to know how much you and your staff have meant to me over the years. Since I had to go through this awful event, it was great to have you as a team. . . .You are all in my thoughts. But do know that you have really affected me in a positive way. At least I now have closure, on both the criminal and civil sides. God bless and keep doing good work for the victims or survivors of all those awful catastrophes.

- client (assault victim)

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Rob -- It has been a pleasure working with you during this most interesting case. You did a supurb job on behalf of your client and demonstrated a professionalism that is, unfortunately, all too rare.

- opposing counsel

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You all did a great job for the client and got a settlement "above and beyond" the norm.

- mediator
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The Truth About Health Care Costs

New Hours of Service rules for truckers struck down

The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held on July 16th that the new HOS (Hours of Service) rules for truckers were arbitrary and capricious for not taking into account their effect on driver's health--specifically sleep deprivation. The court ordered the new rules vacated and ordered the agency to revise the rules consistent with the opinion.

Click here to read the opinion (pdf format).
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Last Update: Mar 31, 2008

· Tort Reform?
· Testimonials
· The Truth About Health Care Costs
· New Hours of Service rules for truckers struck down
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· Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Bus Accidents, and accidents involving other Commercial Vehicles
· Wrongful Death
· Children's Legal Rights
· Defective Products and Workplace Safety
· Brain Injury
· General

· Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Bus Accidents, and accidents involving other Commercial Vehicles
· Wrongful Death
· Sexual Assault Victims and Inadequate Security
· Children's Legal Rights
· Defective Products and Workplace Safety
· Brain Injury
· Miscellaneous

· Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Bus Accidents, and accidents involving other Commercial Vehicles
· Sexual Assault Victims and Inadequate Security
· Defective Products and Workplace Safety

Sexual Assault Victims and Inadequate Security
· Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
· Violence Against Women --Help From The National Center for Victims of Crime
· Help for for Crime Victims
Brain Injury
· Brain Injury Association--What is Brain Injury?
· Brain Injury of Virginia Website
· 1992 Article on the Effects of "minor" traumatic brain injury
· Fact Sheet on Brain Injury
Truck Safety Sites
· Citizens For Reliable and Safe Highways
· Advocates for Auto and Highway Safety
· Center for Auto Safety
· AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
· Parents Against Tired Truckers
Trucking Informational Sites
· Motor Carrier Safety Data
· DOT Analysis & Info Online
· National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
· Do It Yourself.com
· New Fed Regs on Hours of Driving
Legal Associations & Virginia Sites
· U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Circuit Courts
· Supreme Court of Virginia and Circuit Courts
· Commonwealth of Virginia
· Virginia Department of Transportation
· Virginia State Bar Association
· Fairfax Bar Association
· American Bar Association
· American Trial Lawyers Association
Miscellaneous
· Tort Reform?
· Federal DOT Trucking Site--Safer Systems
· Support Groups For brain injury survivors in Virginia
 


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