The Reptile Theory
Nicole Rhoades The Reptile Theory[i] is a litigation strategy that has been credited with over $6 billion in verdicts and settlements since 2009. While the strategy manifests itself in many ways, the idea behind it is simple: scare the jurors and then offer them…
Shareholder Accepted as Member of Trucking Industry Defense Association
Shareholder Heather Beasley has been accepted as a member of the Trucking Industry Defense Association, an organization dedicated to trucking defense work.
Does Tendering Policy Limits Satisfy an Insurer’s Duty to Defend?
Suzanne Pierce Mark Tyson An adjuster or defense counsel may recognize at some point in a claim – sometimes even pre-litigation – that the insured’s minimum exposure on the claim will exceed policy limits. The insurer may then opt to…
Oregon Office Move!
Our Portland office has moved to a new location: 200 Southwest Market Street, Suite 1800, Portland, Oregon 97201-5745. The phone and fax numbers remain the same.