In Dependent Adult v. Care Center (Ala. Sup. Ct.) Joseph Nicholson negotiated a major confidential settlement on behalf of the mother of a man who died of a drug overdose after being prematurely discharged from substance abuse treatment. The decedent developed an opioid addiction after being prescribed pain medication for a head injury. He successfully…
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…
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…
Walkup, Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger is thrilled to announce that eight outstanding shareholders made the prestigious list of Lawdragon’s 2024 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for their exceptional dedication to fighting for justice on behalf of their clients. These Walkup personal injury trial attorneys have a track record of consistently putting their clients first. Their…
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