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Wisconsin Texting While Driving January 29, 2010

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Motorcycle Collisions, Wisconsin Auto Accidents.
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In my latest post I talked about my last trial. In that trial I had to subpoena the defendant driver’s cell phone records. With the rise of collisions because of a texting or distracted driver this is something that every attorney really needs to consider doing.

Nowadays many injured car accident victims say that the other driver was on the phone or somehow distracted. It is very important that the at fault driver’s cell phone records are subpoenaed early on in the process. Luckily I did just that in this last case. I learned that certain cell phone providers purge their records after a period of time.

Before you hire a personal injury attorney be sure to interview them about their experience using cell phone records at trial and how (and when) they will go about obtaining the cell phone/texting records.

Attorney At Your Service January 28, 2010

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Personal Injury Law.
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I’ve been absent these past few months and I apologize. I just finished a jury trial in Milwaukee County. During the trial preparation my client and I were talking about how long we’ve known each other. I was the attorney that answered the phone when he called in the very first time soon after the collision. He didn’t talk with a paralegal, “intake specialist” or secretary. I worked with him since, literally, day one.

This kind of service is important to think about when you search/interview for your attorney. Hiring an attorney is a very personal matter. Availability (email, cell phone etc) and personality are extremely important to make sure your attorney will be with you for the long haul. By this I mean potentially to trial. Even though the vast majority of my clients’ cases settle before filing a lawsuit and before trial I think it helps them to know that their attorney will be willing and has the experience to fight at trial.

Again, sorry for the long delay in posting. I’ll be writing more in 2010.

Thanks Again Superlawyers and Rising Stars December 2, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Personal Groth.
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Law and Politics Magazine just released its annual edition covering those lawyers chosen by their peers as either Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. Super Lawyers are those lawyers practicing law for 10 years or more. Rising Stars are under 40 years old or have practiced law for less than 10 years. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in the state are named Rising Stars.

I am thankful that my peers selected me as a Wisconsin Rising Star.

Thank A Veteran November 11, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Personal Groth.
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Uninsured Motorist In Wisconsin November 9, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury, Motorcycle Collisions, Wisconsin Auto Accidents.
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What happens if you are involved in an auto accident and the at fault person says they have no insurance.  How do you know if they are lying?

One of the “tricks of the trade” is using the State’s resources and power to pull the at fault driver’s license for a year or until payment of damages is made.

The form that is sometimes used is t342.   I suggest you call the Wisconsin DMV or a person injury attorney with any questions about what to do when confronted with this situation.

Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Practice Committtee November 6, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury.
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If you like free marketing tips and links to great legal blogs I have the website for you.

The Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee of the State Bar of Wisconsin just launched their new site.

Note the three “tips” located in the middle of the page:  Marketing Tip, Blog Roll and  Practice Resources.

If you are in a small firm in Wisconsin you should certainly join this State Bar Committee.

Service of Process on Internet Sites November 4, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law, Wisconsin Auto Accidents.
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Need to subpoena Facebook or Gmail?  If you do, then you’ll need to know where to serve the subpoena.  For example, how would you know that Facebook has an email just for subpoenas (subpoena@facebook.com)?  Do you know the office in Palo Alto and telephone and fax number for the Facebook department that accepts service?

You’ve gotta check out this site.  It is meant for law enforcement but open to the public.

Quick Litigation Tip re: Google Reader October 30, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in FAQ Personal Injury.
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When you’re researching a defendant, opposing counsel or anyone for that matter don’t forget about Google Alerts.  Today’s talk by Anne Reed, author of Deliberations, reminded me of the great benefit of Google Reader.  With the Reader you can compile everything from the news and blog worlds into one screenshot.  Great litigation tool!

Updates from the Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference October 30, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Personal Groth.
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Wish you were here.  If you’d like to follow the goings on check out the tweets from the conference.   Or the Wisconsin Bar Association’s Facebook page.

Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference October 28, 2009

Posted by Attorney Jonathan Groth in Personal Groth.
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I’m going to be out of the office the next few days.  I’ll be attending the Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference in the Wisconsin Dells.  The conference is held at the Kalahari Resort.  I hope to see you there.  Walk-ins are welcome.