Medical Malpractice

Ian was born on a public holiday- Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1977 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, New York to loving parents, Wendy and Warren who went on to have another son Jason, who is a successful Cantor in Northern Virginia. Since Veteran’s Day was a public holiday, Ian enjoyed public school closures throughout his early years and has extended that tradition into his Firm, making Veteran’s Day his Firm’s first recognized holiday. Ian learned from his early years. That fighting through physical altercation or violence was unacceptable. Rather, Ian fought through using his words, for words yielded an insurmountable amount of power which violence could never achieve. Underneath Ian’s sarcastic, strong and serious exterior is a thoughtful and compassionate man who vigorously fights for those who find themselves incapable of using words, or articulating messages in furtherance of their cause or in their defense. For Ian, there is no separation between personal and professional life as an attorney’s job is a 24/7 undertaking. You can always expect from Ian an insightful and razor-sharp approach to any obstacle preventing a path forward. Particularly sensitive to the needs and unique attributes of minority populations, it is always better to have Ian on your side than against. For to those who perpetrate discrimination, victimization and marginalization against the less powerful, less funded, and less connected, Ian ensures a complete exhaustion of his efforts. Never being intimidated by the amount of money or resources an adversary may possess, if Ian believes his cause is worth pursuing, or that his voice must be heard, little or nothing gets in his way. The battle will be long over before Ian gets off the field. Call Ian up, get to know the guy. Let him stand up for you, if you cannot stand up for yourself.

Eric is passionate about helping others reach their legal goals and he looks forward to helping you. Eric has a wonderful wife, Sara, and three children, Matthew, Nicholas and Madison. Eric enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, and coaching youth basketball, soccer and baseball. Eric also volunteers in his church and the community to help others in need.

Judge McGing served as a Supervising Judge in the Law Division in the Circuit Court of Cook County where all personal injury cases are heard. He consistently received accolades from attorneys and litigants who appeared before him. While a Judge, he presided in the Jury Section in cases primarily consisting of medical negligence trials and also presiding over wrongful death, construction accidents, asbestos, auto, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, premises liability and slip and fall cases as well as many other personal injury matters. Judge McGing was one of five judges regularly chosen by attorneys and litigants to hear complex, medical negligence matters by agreement of the parties. Since leaving the bench, ​Judge McGing is a partner in the personal injury law firm of Miller & McGing Law. His partner Michael Miller has been a personal injury attorney for 38 years. Judge McGing's current cases have included 2024 settlements of $5 million and $1.5 million as well as his partner's $1.2 million settlement this year. Judge McGing was named the 2019 Lawyer of the year by the Celtic Legal Society of Chicago. “Judge McGing is respectful…well prepared… and …is one of the best judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County.” Judicial Performance Evaluation Program

D. Douglas Grubbs has been helping victims of defective pharmaceutical products since early 2004 when he assisted with a nationwide Fen-Phen docket comprising more than 7,000 injured men and women. From 2005 to 2008, Doug attended South Texas College of Law where he made the Dean’s Honor List. Throughout law school, Doug also clerked at a nationally recognized mass tort law firm in Houston. After earning his jurisprudence doctorate in 2008, Doug accepted an associate position at a prominent East Texas law firm where he focused his practice on the firm’s national pharmaceutical and medical device dockets. During that time, Doug also advocated for those who had been injured as a result of negligent drivers, medical malpractice, and unsafe work premises. Mr. Grubbs returned to Houston in 2012, continuing to represent those wrongfully injured by negligent pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Doug’s diverse experience in products liability litigation allows him to quickly determine the merits of a potentially successful claim. He has also been involved in numerous facets of mass tort litigation including depositions, motion practice, written discovery, witness and trial preparation, as well as settlement negotiations. In honor of his excellence in the practice of law, Doug has been recognized by his peers as a 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Texas Super Lawyers – Rising Star (a Thomson Reuters service). This recognition is awarded to only 2.5% of emerging attorneys in Texas 40 years old or younger, or those who have been practicing law for 10 years or less. In 2013, Doug joined a select group of lawyers recognized for their legal ability and professional ethical standards by receiving an AV® Preeminent Peer Review rating (a Martindale-Hubbell service). An AV® certification mark is a testament to the fact that Doug’s peers ranked him at the highest level of professional excellence. Doug has also received a 5 out of 5 preeminent client review rating from an IVC filter client. In 2016, Doug was invited to join The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40. Membership is extended solely to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile. Invitees must exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40.

Jason Epstein is a partner at Premier Law Group, PLLC, a Bellevue personal injury and employment law firm representing victims of negligence and wrongful conduct. A Seattle native, Jason received his B.A. in Philosophy from USC and his J.D. from Pepperdine University. He has dedicated his practice solely to helping accident victims and their families achieve full recoveries. Over the course of his career, he has had extensive experience and success in cases involving both catastrophic and fatal injuries, medical malpractice issues and motor vehicle accidents of all types. He is frequently asked to speak on personal injury and trial practice topics to other groups of attorneys and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Washington Bar Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. Jason is also a published author.

Over the past decade Lynn Seithel has litigated against some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world including American Home Products, Wyeth, and Glaxosmithkline to name a few. She was one of the first to pursue lawsuits against the makers of Avandia®, Advair®, Paxil®, Serevent®, Vioxx®, Yaz®, and Trasylol®. Over the years, a large portion of her practice centered on representing parents and children in birth defect litigation as a result of mothers taking potentially dangerous drugs during pregnancy that lacked adequate safety warnings. Some of the potentially dangerous drugs during pregnancy include Paxil®, Zoloft®, Prozac®, Wellbutrin®, Depakote®, Diflucan®, Topomax® and Serequel®. Although she primarily concentrates on pharmaceutical litigation, her past experience includes work in tobacco and auto defect litigation as well.

Vincent-Pope Law Firm is dedicated to providing outstanding legal representation to residents of Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston, and Chatham County, as well as clients throughout North Carolina. We understand that being involved in litigation can be a stressful and disconcerting situation for many clients, so we strive to make the process as easy and comprehensible as possible. We also understand that when clients hire an attorney, they are often experiencing serious personal and professional difficulties, which can have devastating effects on their whole family. Our goal is to ensure that our clients and their loved ones trust that they can count on us not only for reliable and efficient legal representation but also for a caring approach and compassionate and sensitive handling of their situation. We are readily available on an ongoing basis to walk our clients through each step of the legal process, to fully explain all possible options, and to make recommendations as to the best course of action to pursue, in order to obtain the best possible outcome.

Brian Wood is a personal injury attorney who is determined to obtain the maximum recovery for the injuries sustained by his clients and their loved ones as a result of the negligence of others. Mr. Wood has a diverse legal background, which provided him with the skills and knowledge necessary to assist his clients in every aspect of their personal injury claims, and to explain complex legal concepts in a clear, concise and easily understandable manner. Mr. Wood’s Background Mr. Wood grew up in the Foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, where his competitive drive and hard-nosed work ethic allowed him to be a New York State ranked sprinter and soccer player. He attended St. Michael’s College in Burlington, Vermont for his undergraduate studies, graduating in three years with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. This education helps Mr. Wood better understand the pain, suffering, and emotional turmoil that injured clients may feel as a result of their injuries. Mr. Wood always treats his clients with compassion and understands that not every harm and loss suffered is adequately represented in medical records. Mr. Wood works to convey to the insurance company, in the most powerful terms, the grief, distress, and humility felt when you cannot provide for yourself, for your children, or for your family because of an accident. Legal Work While attending law school at the Western New England University School of Law, his summer-intern clerkship with a Fulton County Supreme and Surrogate’s Court Justice, provided him a broad foundational knowledge of the inner-workings of the legal system. Mr. Wood gained the valuable experience of researching complex motion practice and drafting Decisions and Orders on matters ranging anywhere from the serious injury threshold to murder in the first degree and fraud in the inducement of a Last Will and Testament. After law school, Mr. Wood represented the indigent population of Fulton and Montgomery counties in various Civil, Criminal, and Family Court matters. He also worked as an Associate Attorney for a small general practice law firm wherein he gained the invaluable experience of handling every minute aspect of a case from initial client contact through appeal. It was in these situations that Mr. Wood developed his ability to listen, understand, research and apply each and every fact and circumstance of each case to use it to his client’s benefit. Personal Philosophy Mr. Wood focuses on providing the highest level of personal injury service, with a personal touch to each and every client. When someone else’s negligence causes you serious injury, Brian Wood will handle every aspect of your claim to ensure you receive a full recovery for your injuries. He will explain what must be proven on your case to ensure a maximum recovery, and seek out each and every responsible party for your injuries and hold them responsible. He will ensure that you recover for every harm and loss that you suffer, including compensatory damages (e.g., lost wages, medical bills, etc.) pain and suffering, loss of consortium, or loss of enjoyment of life, and in certain egregious situations, punitive damages. Injured people should be concerned with their recovery; their attorney should handle the legal aspects of their claim for them. Before a trial, your deposition testimony is often times the singular most important part of your case. It can be your one, and only, opportunity to put your voice and your own words into your case. Mr. Wood personally meets with each of his clients before a deposition to ensure that you are prepared to answer every question, make the best impression, and help you help your own case. Whether your injuries stem from a car accident, slip and fall, trip and fall, or other negligent acts, Mr. Wood will be there to protect your rights and fight to obtain the greatest possible resolution to your personal injury claim.

Kevin is one of the founders of Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C. Kevin has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers In America in the practice are of Employment Law – Individuals. Kevin has also been named the Best Lawyers’ 2017 & 2020 Concord Employment Law – Individuals “Lawyer of the Year.” Only a single lawyer in each practice in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” He has been chosen for inclusion in the New-England-Super-Lawyers in the Employment Law category for representing employees. Only 5% of the lawyers in New England receive the Super Lawyers honor. Kevin has received an “AV-Preeminent” rating, the highest available in Martindale-Hubbell Directory, a nationwide publication which independently rates lawyers on the basis of their peer’s opinion. He has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America by Woodward and White, a peer-reviewed publication, for his work in representing employees in employment law. In the area of employment law, Kevin focuses his practice on representing employees. He regularly represents employees before the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Kevin is committed to representing employees in all aspects of employment litigation such as Sexual Harassment; Discrimination; Retaliation; Wrongful Discharge; Family and Medical Leave and Whistleblower Complaints. Previously, Kevin was elected by other employment lawyers to serve as President of National Employment Lawyers Association, New Hampshire Chapter and has authored articles and been invited as a lecturer for other lawyers on employment law issues. In addition to representing employees, Kevin also protects the interests of victims in personal injury and automobile accidents, as well as workers’ compensation claims.

James A. Goldstein has been a trusted advocate for injury victims in Atlanta, GA, for over 40 years. As a leading Atlanta personal injury lawyer, Jim has dedicated his career to helping clients recover full compensation after devastating accidents. A graduate of Emory University School of Law, he began his career representing corporations but soon transitioned to fighting for individuals and families. Since founding Goldstein Hayes & Lina Accident Lawyers, Jim has achieved record-setting verdicts and multi-million-dollar recoveries for his clients. His practice areas include trucking accidents, wrongful death, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and medical malpractice. Jim’s tireless advocacy has earned him recognition from Fortune Magazine as one of America’s premier attorneys and membership in elite organizations such as the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Jim’s accomplishments include serving on the Steering Committee for Vaccine Litigation by judicial appointment and being a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He is admitted to practice in Georgia and several federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. If you or a loved one has suffered due to negligence or wrongdoing in Atlanta, GA, Jim Goldstein is here to help. Contact him and his legal team for a free consultation to discuss your case. Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC Atlanta 3060 Peachtree Rd NW UNIT 1000, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 869-8600