In Commuter v. Broker (Cal. Sup. Ct.) Michael A. Kelly, Andrew McDevitt and Conor M. Kelly negotiated a confidential settlement in excess of $10,000,000 on behalf of a woman who was struck at high speed by a tractor-trailer while driving home from work. The force of the collision caused major orthopedic and internal injuries leaving…
In Lindquist v. State of California, Walkup partners Rich Schoenberger and Doug Saeltzer, together with associate Joseph Nicholson, obtained what is believed to be a record verdict for Sonoma County against Caltrans for a dangerous condition of public property. Following a highly contested trial, the jury awarded Scott Lindquist $15,136,112 for his injuries, and his…
Walkup partner Doris Cheng, medical negligence counsel Christian Jagusch, M.D., J.D., and associate Ashcon Minoiefar, combined to obtain a Sacramento jury verdict in the total amount of $15,308,604 after a three-week trial on behalf of a 23-year-old college student. The client became unresponsive at home and was taken by ambulance to UC Davis Medical Center….
Last night at the Giants versus Toronto Blue Jays game, we entertained our summer associates for 2024—law students who are working with us this season. The San Francisco Giants clinched a thrilling ‘walk-off’ win in the bottom of the ninth inning, triumphing over the Blue Jays 4-3. We enjoyed the game in an Oracle Park…
For the fifth consecutive year, the Walkup Law Firm has been voted the #1 Personal Injury Law Firm in California as recognized by The Recorder’s Best Of 2024 Awards. The firm’s unwavering commitment to injured consumers and their consistent efforts to hold large corporations accountable for wrongdoing were undoubtedly significant in the eyes of fellow…
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is proud to announce that four shareholders, Michael A. Kelly, Richard Schoenberger, Khaldoun Baghdadi, and Doris Cheng, have been honored with selection to the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers “Top 100” list. Michael Kelly and Doris Cheng made the Super Lawyers “Top 10” list this year. For the 13th consecutive…
During UC Law SF’s Spring Week 2024, Matt Davis, a distinguished member of the class of ’89 and shareholder at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly, & Schoenberger, was honored with the prestigious Alum of the Year Award. Davis has demonstrated exceptional generosity and leadership, particularly in championing pro bono representation for the college in lawsuits aimed at…
Walkup Attorney Joseph Nicholson quoted in Sacramento Bee: “The city never investigated Reggie’s death as a police use of force and never seriously considered why their officers and firefighters would allow an individual in a medical crisis to be ‘taken down’ and restrained like a dangerous criminal, essentially hogtied in the prone position in his…
The Walkup firm recently hosted its first Bay Area Trial League mock trial program, which serves as a platform for collaboration, mentorship, and skill-building exercises for associate attorneys. The Bay Area Trial League provides young attorneys with invaluable real-world experience and helps bridge the gap between theory and practice in legal education. Last week, associates…
Whether riding for recreation, exercise, or a daily commute, bicyclists are entitled to be safe on our city’s streets. Cycling is an environmentally friendly way to commute and a great way to stay fit — good for riders and the planet. The skilled bicycle accident team at Walkup Personal Injury Law has spent decades working…
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