Feb11
In a case in which the State Bar was seeking disbarment, Jessica Kokal was able to achieve the alternative and preferred outcome of transfer to disability inactive status for her client following a day-long evidentiary hearing before the Presiding Disciplinary Judge.
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In January 2025, Jessica Kokal was accepted into the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, joining her partners Alicyn Freeman, Robert Sullivan, and Donald Wilson, Jr. in this distinguished organization…
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by Bethany Holm on General
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Sep27
by Bethany Holm on General
Phoenix Magazine conducted its 2nd annual vote of the local membership of the Arizona Bar Association and both Jim and Don were named a PHOENIX magazine Top Lawyer for 2023. The list of the Top Local Lawyers in the Phoenix metroplex is published in the September/October issue of PHOENIX Magazine and includes a page with a photo of them in our reception area and a short bio of each.…
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Jim and Michelle, with outstanding assistance from litigation paralegal Sandi O’Connor, obtained a unanimous defense verdict after a two week jury trial. Plaintiff’s counsel asked the jury to award $5.5 Million for claimed medical malpractice and violation of the Arizona Adult Protective Services Act (APSA). The case involved multiple complex issues relating to the interaction between Arizona Medical Malpractice and APSA claims.…
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In April 2023, Jonathan Yu was recognized for receiving the highest possible score from an insurance carrier client based on evaluation of his representation on claims, his responsiveness, and his ability to explain applicable law and procedure for the venue. Congratulations, Jonathan!…
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For the third year in a row, Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson continues to partner with the ABA Section of Litigation’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program, a diversity initiative that places underrepresented law students in judicial internships in 12 locations nationwide, including Phoenix since 2006. …
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On March 7, 2023, Jessica Kokal helped lead the State Bar’s Professionalism course for the Civil session for the third time. The course is a great way for Jessica to meld her practice in professional negligence and lawyer defense before the State Bar with the community.…
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Jessica Kokal and Robert Sullivan finished a three-week trial in February 2023 that involved a number of unique procedural and legal issues. The ultimate jury verdict against their client was just over 3% of the total damages requested, and less than the offer of judgment served several weeks prior to trial, resulting in entitlement to Rule 68 sanctions further reducing the judgment. …
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On October 20, 2022, Jessica Kokal and Jathan McLaughlin presented on recent trends in spoliation case law and how these trends impact claims handling. The presentation focused on how claims handlers who are the initial point of contact with policy holders can most effectively ensure that evidence preservation is ensured from the moment the claim is made through trial.…
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