Nick Scavio conducts CLE on federal court procedures
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News
On January 29, 2019 , Nick Scavio conducted a CLE for the firm titled
“Federal Court: How to get there (and what to do once you’re in)”. With
the growing number of Federal Court matters our firm is taking, this CLE gave
members of the firm a chance to review jurisdictional requirements of the
District Court. In doing so, this CLE covered subject matter
jurisdiction, including diversity jurisdiction and how to remove. Nick also discussed personal jurisdiction and
performed a case study of where we successfully dismissed a case brought in the
wrong venue. Finally, Nick compared
practice in the …
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Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson sponsors book scholarships for law students
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Events
As part of Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson’s commitment to the Arizona legal community, the firm is proud to support the annual Fajita Cook-Off held by CLLSA at the Gold Sponsor level. CLLSA is the resident Latino student organization at Arizona State University Law School, and proceeds from the event will fund book scholarships for law students.…
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Dani Chronister presents CLE on ABA task force for attorney well-being
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Presentations
On December 6, 2018, BOWW attorney Dani Chronister presented a CLE entitled The Current State of Attorney Well-Being and Recommendations for Positive Change. The presentation focused on the 2017 National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being Report published by the American Bar Association and some of its surprising findings. The goal of the task force and the CLE was to impart a realistic sense of the wellness red flags within the profession, as well as new ideas on how to combat those red flags in order to maintain a long and happy legal career.
Dani discussed the facts and figures set …
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Richard Chambliss secures dismissal on behalf of legal malpractice client
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Significant Cases/Transactions
In defending a legal malpractice action in which the plaintiff asserted a claim for wrongful institution of civil proceedings, Mr. Chambliss prepared a motion for summary judgment that set forth the detailed investigation the lawyer had done before filing the lawsuit in the underlying action. Mr. Chambliss coupled the motion with a demand the claims be dismissed or Defendant would pursue fees pursuant to Rule 11. On the eve of oral argument, Plaintiffs agreed to dismiss the claims against the lawyer, with prejudice. Pursuant to stipulation, the Court dismissed the claims in November.…
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Tyler Abrahams secures dismissal of Complaint and monetary sanctions due to Plaintiffs’ discovery violations
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Significant Cases/Transactions
On behalf of his attorney clients, Tyler Abrahams obtained a judgment in his client’s favor after proving the plaintiffs had suppressed and spoliated evidence throughout the litigation. Mr. Abrahams oversaw a two year long forensic discovery investigation into the plaintiffs’ computers and email accounts. His detailed analysis and arguments established how the plaintiff’s misdeeds were severe violations of Rules 11 and Rule 37. The Court agreed that the only appropriate sanction was a complete dismissal of the Complaint. The court also awarded the defendants their attorneys fees and costs incurred in having to retain a forensic expert to prove the …
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Kate Corcoran inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers
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News
Kate Corcoran has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Kate became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of 850 persons during the Induction Ceremony at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the College in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting had a total attendance of 1,020.
Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those …
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“Cake Wars” – Cody Hall presents CLE on the conflict between religious freedom and anti-discrimination laws
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Presentations
Cody presented a continuing legal education seminar featuring the recent Supreme Court decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 138 S.Ct. 1719 (2018). The presentation highlighted the tension inherent between religious freedom and anti-discrimination statutes. Cody addressed the established bodies of law supporting both sides of this ongoing cultural and legal debate. Cody’s presentation can be downloaded here.…
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Katherine Corcoran and Michelle Donovan obtain unanimous wrongful death defense verdict
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Significant Cases/Transactions
Kate Corcoran and Michelle Donovan obtained an unanimous wrongful death defense verdict in a week-long trial in Yavapai County. Plaintiffs claimed that the defendant psychiatrist failed to provide appropriate medical care to their son, causing his death. After two and half hours of deliberation, the eight person jury returned a unanimous verdict for the defendant psychiatrist. …
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Jessica Kokal is invited to contribute to Attorney at Law Magazine
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News
Jessica Kokal, as Phoenix Director of FDCC Ladder Down and an alumnus of the program, was asked to contribute to the October 2018 Attorney at Law Magazine. Her article about the advancements and accompanying new challenges that face female professionals today can be found at this link: How Much Do You Give Up to Have it All?…
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Jessica Kokal conducts CLE on litigation holds
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General
Because of the growing body of case law regarding the duty to preserve, the importance of protecting the client and the firm from discovery sanctions is expanding and the future of this body of law is still yet to be seen. As a result, the firm is making every effort to educate its attorneys and their clients about the importance of litigation holds being sent at the right time and to the right people to ensure discovery and litigation move as smoothly as possible. Jessica Kokal, an attorney at Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson, presented on this issue and the …
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