Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
- posted: Apr. 20, 2020
- Personal Injury
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted Read More
The Scheduling Order - Arizona's Tiering System
- posted: Mar. 03, 2020
- Arizona News
The Courts attempt to speed up the litigation process Several months ago we reported on the new “tiering system." Just a reminder, there are now three tiers of classification for cases: 1: Read More
Meet the Firm's New Director of First Impressions: Karen
- posted: Feb. 04, 2020
- Firm News
Rockafellow Law Firm's New Employee and Long-time Friend Karen Joins the Staff Our new receptionist/bookkeeper/director of first impressions is Karen Harrington. This is not Karen’s first time working at Rockafellow Law Read More
Trial Procedure: A Brief Overview
- posted: Jan. 07, 2020
- Civil Litigation
A brief summary of trial procedure We are often asked about trial procedures with questions such as: “Do I have to be there?” “Will it take all day?” “Will I have Read More
What is Lawsuit Bias and Do You Play a Part?
- posted: Oct. 01, 2019
- Insurance Law
Lawsuit bias explained Many of our intake calls start out like this: “I am sorry to call and bother you. I want you to know that I am not one of Read More
Arizona Raises Car Insurance Limits
- posted: Sep. 04, 2019
- Auto Accidents, Arizona News
After 47 years, Arizona will finally see an increase in the minimum car insurance limits required by law In June, Governor Ducey signed a law that will increase Arizona’s required minimum insurance Read More
What to Expect and How to Prepare for a Deposition
- posted: Aug. 07, 2019
- Civil Litigation
Depositions can be intimidating. Here's what to expect and how to prepare: A deposition is a formal interview, usually conducted by opposing counsel. The person being deposed (deponent) is sworn under Read More
What is "Discovery" in a Lawsuit & What Devices Can Arizona Attorneys Deploy?
- posted: Jul. 02, 2019
- Civil Litigation
Discovery in Your Civil Lawsuit Discovery devices - what are they and how are they used? “Discovery” is a term of art used in the law. It means “to find out” what Read More
Arizona's Top Personal Injury Verdicts in 2018
- posted: Jun. 05, 2019
- Personal Injury, Arizona News
A summary of the highest awards Arizona juries handed out to personal injury plaintiffs in 2018 Each year, The State Bar’s magazine Arizona Attorney publishes a list of the top civil Read More
Spoliation: The Destruction of Evidence
- posted: May 07, 2019
- Civil Litigation, Premises Liability, Products Liability
A court can punish a party that destroys evidence Spoliation: Noun: “Destruction of a thing by the act of a stranger, as the erasure or alteration of a writing by the Read More
