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FIRST FILED: MAUI WILDFIRES | |
On Monday, August 14, we filed the first lawsuit on behalf of an individual against Hawaiian Electric Industries, Hawai’i Electric Light Company, and Maui Electric Company, alleging the utilities’ powerlines started the blaze.
The Fire Litigation lawyers and staff, Marketing, Intake, HR, and Operations teams have been hyper-focused on how we can assist those impacted by the Maui wildfires. The firm volunteer committee is also evaluating relief options to help those in need.
Shout out to our New Associate Julia Bryant, Paul Starita, and Jonna for all their hard work over the weekend!
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New Office Locations Opening
and Growing Teams!
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We are proud of the help and service that our team provides to impacted communities affected by devastating wildfires. We aim to be proactive and present when speaking with our clients during difficult times and make every step to accommodate their needs.
These past few weeks our team has made BIG MOVES and we opened up additional locations in to following areas:
- Seattle, WA
- Vancouver
- Portland, OR, and
- Wailuku, HI
Don't worry all the letterhead templates were replaced and are available on DataShare.
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We're Social: Like and Share | |
We encourage the team to engage with our social media accounts. We post everyday on news, events, and client results.
We're always looking for content to share on our feed and our story. Check out one of our recent posts below:
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The following are cases we are currently accepting clients for:
Mass Tort:
Fire
In addition to our Mass Torts and Fire campaigns, the firm is always reviewing auto collisions, pedestrian accidents, trip and falls, product liability and dangerous roadway cases.
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Hawaiian Electric face lawsuits from Lahaina residents whose homes burnt down
Gerald Singleton, Managing Partner
KITV4,
August 14, 2023
After Tree Trimming Declared Ineffective, PG&E Adopts New Wildfire Mitigation Strategy
Sacramento Bee,
August 4, 2023
PG&E Sued Over Smoke Health Harms of Dixie, Fly Wildfires
Paul Starita, Senior Trial Counsel
Law360,
August 2, 2023
San Diego Agrees to Pay $4.8M Over Deadly Crosswalk Near Hospital
Brett Schreiber, Partner
Domenic Martini, Associate
Daily Journal,
July 26, 2023
Multibillion-dollar 'Forever Chemicals' Settlements Reached
Britt Strottman, Partner
All Rise Newsletter
(Best Lawyers),
July 25, 2023
San Diego to Pay $4.8 Million After Collision Left One Dead, One Injured
Brett Schreiber, Partner
CBS8,
July 25, 2023
Singleton Schreiber: San Diego Agrees to $4.8 Million In Spinal Injury, Wrongful Death Case Against the City
Brett Schreiber, Partner
Domenic Martini, Associate
Bezinga,
July 25, 2023
San Diego to Pay $4.8M to Family of Pedestrians Struck, One Fatally, Outside Sharp Hospital
Brett Schreiber, Partner
Times of San Diego,
July 25, 2023
Hudson County Clerk E. Junior Maldonado Reelected As NALEO's 2023-2023 First Vice President
Brian Colón,
Managing Partner, NM
Insider NJ,
July 24, 2023
NALEO Announces Election of New Board Member and Officers
Brian Colón,
Managing Partner, NM
NALEO News Release,
July 20, 2023
Fair and Equitable Legal System Outweighs Corporate Interests
Damon Hudson, Associate
ABQ Journal,
July 20, 2023
Roosevelt County Water Coop Sues 3M, DuPont, Raytheon, Several Others Over PFAS Contamination
Paul Starita,
Senior Trial Counsel
ABC4.com,
June 20, 2023
Water Co-op Files Lawsuit over PFAS Chemicals
Paul Starita,
Senior Trial Counsel
Yahoo! News,
June 20, 2023
Water Co-op Files Lawsuit over PFAS Chemicals
Paul Starita,
Senior Trial Counsel
Eastern New Mexico News, June 20, 2023
New Mexico Woman Files Lawsuit Against Polaris Alleging Defective Vehicle Led to Amputation
Brett Schreiber, Partner
Bezinga,
June 19, 2023
Roosevelt County Water Coop Sues 3M, DuPont, Raytheon, Several Others Over PFAS Contamination
Paul Starita,
Senior Trial Counsel
StreetInsider.com,
June 14, 2023
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OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS & HAPPENINGS | |
Representing Singleton Schreiber in NM! | |
The team has been busy establishing Singleton Schreiber's presence in NM. With office construction and events planning now until the end of the year, time to shine a light on the team in the land of enchantment.
Above is a photo of the team at the New Mexico State Bar Annual Meeting
(From L-R): Ezra Baldwin, Enrique Morales, Jadyn Hamm
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NM: Back to School Event!
On August 5, Singleton Schreiber partnered with a few NM organizations to give back to the community with a Back to School Backpack Giveaway!
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CASD's Women's Caucus Women in Law Conference
On July 28, Chief Client Officer Kim Lyons was the opening speaker at the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego's Women's Caucus Women in Law Conference. At CASD's request, her session was titled: "Marketing and Business Development: How to Get Cases"
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The Sacramento Office recently celebrated the high school graduation of Alina, who worked in their office this past year! We're so proud of her accomplishments! She'll be attending California State University, Sacramento later this fall. | |
Welcoming in the Youngest Team Member to Singleton Schreiber!
First off, welcome back to Amy Sandoval, Director of Intake! We missed you, but we cannot wait to meet your little bundle of joy.
Congratulations and Welcome, Abigael Sandoval!
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We're growing fast and stacked with talent. Check out our newest teammates that has joined the Singleton Schreiber roster since mid-May to June. | |
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San Diego
- Alejandra Aldrete, Case Assistant
- Alyx Shishido, Litigation Paralegal
- Ashlee Stevenson, Case Assistant
- Delayne Alston, Paralegal
- Denise Badillo, Summer Intern
- Ezra Baldwin, Law Clerk
- Erik Renner, Summer Intern
- Gabriella Demarais, Summer Intern
- Jessica Miranda, Executive Assistant
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Jonna Lothyan, Counsel
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Jon Ternieden, Litigation Associate
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Katie Suave, Law Clerk
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Karlie Ruder, Law Clerk
- Kimberly Chargualaf, Senior Paralegal
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- Mackenzie Loving, Client Relationship Specialist
- Marissa Ramos, Accounts Payable Specialist
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Michelle Meyers, Counsel
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Mimi Nguyen, Summer Intern
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Rebecca Clay, Legal Nurse Consultant
- Veronica McCue, Medical Records Coordinator
Wailuku, HI
New Mexico Offices
- Enrique Morales, Intern
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Robert Sanchez, Associate
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With how fast we're growing as a team, we also have to highlight those that are making big strides - and we're noticing.
We are excited to announce the promotions of these employees, as they are a reflection of our commitment to developing talent within our organization.
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Sara Aldrete, Manager
Ryan Sabino, Assistant Manager
Amy Sandoval, Director of Intake
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Introducing: Ashlee Baker | |
Position: Case Assistant, Fire Damages
Office Location: San Diego, remote
Currently Binge Watching: Silo
Bucket List Item: To remote work for a month in Argentina
Go-to "Treat Yourself" Item: Massages, Ice cream and going to the beach
About her Photo: Ashlee on her trip to Columbia earlier this year!
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Every newsletter will select a few of you to spotlight -Submit yourself or a teammate today!
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ATTORNEY TEAM: Brett Schreiber and Domenic Martini
CONFIDENTIAL
CASE: Case against the City for allowing people to park on a dangerous, but unsuspicious, stretch of road. Our clients were the 14th and 15th victims of the City's poor decision to allow people to park on the shoulder of that roadway.
As our clients crossed the street, they were struck by a car they couldn't see coming. One client died at the scene, while our client suffered a severe spine injury.
After 6 long weeks of trial, the jury hung 8-4 in our favor. We were one vote shy of winning.
We immediately sent settlement demands to the City with warnings about what would happen at re-trial when we got the 9th vote.
RESULT: $4.8M settlement for the client
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ATTORNEY TEAM: Matt Clendenin
CASE: One afternoon, 5 teenage boys went off-roading in a SUV after school. The 16-year-old driver rolled the SUV causing life-threatening injuries to multiple parties. Paramedics life-flighted our client who suffered a TBI and multiple fractures.
Within 7 days after the incident, our pre-litigation team investigated the crash, all possible insurance coverages, and potential Defendants.
Matt interviewed a local dirt bike instructor who scouted and documented the roadway conditions, while our pre-litigation team also confirmed underlying auto and umbrella policies.
Matt flew to Stanford Hospital and stayed with the victim and his family in order to help them understand the legal process. He skillfully coordinated with multiple law firms representing the other victims to maximize our own client's recovery - while maintaining the personal friendships between the families involved in the incident.
RESULT: Within 60 days of the event, Matt was able to secure a global policy-limit tender of $1.5M on behalf of all the victims.
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Want your team's win highlighted in the next newsletter, as well as marketing and PR efforts? Let us know!
Share your latest win with us today by visiting our wins intake site today!
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NEW: Singleton Schreiber's Volunteer Committee | |
Partner, Britt Strottman and Executive Assistant Tiffany Camposano have started Singleton Schreiber's very own Volunteer Committee.
Designed to get us out there to better serve and support our local greater communities - we meet monthly via Zoom.
Are you interested in joining? Contact Tiffany for more information and to join.
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Earlier this year, Chuy and his team enjoyed some time away from the office to celebrate their wins. Did they escape the room in enough time?
(From L-R): Ryan Sabino, Victor Anda, Chuy, Tania Puentes, Sara Aldrete, Paola Lugo, and D-Wrex
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This September the New Mexico Team will be going to an Isotopes game in Albuquerque!
They'll be watching the Isotopes take on the Oklahoma Dodgers!
We can't wait to see pictures of everyone- HAVE FUN!
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Want to highlight your teams next big outing? Let us know!
Share your latest adventures with your Singleton Schreiber team and make it in to the next newsletter.
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