Tragic news out of southern Silicon Valley highlights the danger drivers face when trees collapse on our state’s highways. According to the San Jose Mercury News, a fallen tree apparently triggered a three-car collision that killed two men and injured five other people on Highway 101 south of Gilroy earlier this week. The CHP responded…
Pictured here is Partner Rich Schoenberger on the occasion of being honored by the San Francisco chapter of ABOTA with its Don Bailey award on December 9. The award was instituted in 2000 to acknowledge an individual chapter member who models civility and humanity in their work. Bailey successfully blended tenacity with politeness; success with…
Bicyclists are among the most vulnerable users of our nation’s roads. When they are struck by motor vehicles, riders often suffer devastating, catastrophic injuries. Because of this reality, more and more communities and local governments are putting a higher emphasis on improving roadways to make them safer for non-motorists, including bicyclists. In Silicon Valley, efforts…
A multi-firm litigation team, including Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Shoenberger shareholder Michael A. Kelly reached a $117 million settlement agreement with utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) in connection with the 2017 North Bay fires and the 2018 Camp fire. Daily Journal recently profiled the significant result, finalized in San Francisco County Superior Court…
The American justice system remains the global “gold standard,” which is why three partners at the Walkup Firm are legal leaders in the effort to teach trial skills worldwide. Lawdragon recently profiled shareholders Rich Schoenberger, Mike Kelly, and Doris Cheng for their work educating law students and bar members about effectively representing clients in jury…
In February 2022, medical device manufacturer, Exactech®, issued a recall for its knee replacement implants. The recall followed high-rates of wear and complications due to suspected improper packaging. In its recall notice Exactech®, said that the recalled knee implants were packaged in “out-of-specification” vacuum bags. The result was the possibility of excessive oxidation of the…
Watch Video Compilation here: The Walkup Law Firm wrapped up its Summer 2022 Associate Program this week after welcoming five interns into our 8-week internship. Our student associates had the opportunity to gather hands-on experience in civil litigation while working alongside some of the nation’s top personal injury lawyers. This year’s troop of summer associates…
The Marin Independent Journal profiled our firm’s newly released study that pinpoints the most dangerous areas for bicycling in Marin County. “When you know you have locations with a documented frequency of significant injuries, then I think you need to let history be your guide here,” Walkup firm’s Michael A. Kelly told @Will_S_Houston. Study highlights…
Christian is representing the family of Megan Espinoza, who died after undergoing a routine breast augmentation. “I think the biggest issue here is that consumers are looking at this website from Dr. Chacon [or] going to the AAAHC or medical board’s website which says he’s accredited. If you read the AAAHC’s website, it talks about…
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is proud to announce that all firm shareholders have been listed among The Best Lawyers in America, 2023 Edition, for their outstanding results in various plaintiff law practice areas. Shareholder Michael A. Kelly has received the distinguished honor of being named 2023’s “Lawyer of the Year” in the category of Personal…
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