Donald A. Caminiti, Attorney

The practice of representing victims of negligence hasn't changed dramatically over all these years. We're still trying to help grievously injured people get on their feet again. What has changed is there is now a concerted effort by the insurance industry to discredit the jury system. A lot of money has been spent by the wrongdoers lobby to promote the idea that a jury composed of ordinary citizens, ajury of one's peers, is somehow incapable of making a sound reasoned judgment.

Many people see attorneys in a courtroom and marvel at their presentation, their skills and oratory. But the fact is there is much, much preparation behind the courtroom drama. Someone once said there are no lions in the courtroom, just drudges back at the office. There are plenty of 12-hour days, and lots of pressure in preparing a case for trial.

I have worked on many difficult cases in which a dangerous manufacturer, a negligent doctor or a careless driver caused an injury. Some of those cases have taken years to resolve, but we've been able to do what's right and what's in the best interest of our client. Unfortunately, many of those cases are settled with confidentiality agreements, so we can't disclose the problem that caused the accident and injury in the first place. That is unfortunate. Society would be much better off if we abolished confidentiality agreements so that the wrongdoer's conduct could be exposed for all to see.

I enjoy what I do - working within our civil justice system to help obtain for my clients a fair and just resolution of their case.