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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorneys John M. Dodig and Mark W. Tanner Present Trial Techniques to Temple Law Students

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    PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 19, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Philadelphia trial lawyers John M. Dodig and Mark W. Tanner of Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP, recently presented "Trial Strategy: Building Blocks of Persuasion" to students of Temple University Beasley School of Law LL.M. Trial Advocacy program. The course, presented in April, addressed techniques for building a persuasive case, beginning prior to trial and continuing through closing arguments.

"My colleagues and I are always pleased to help our fellow trial attorneys hone their craft," said Dodig, who holds an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple. "Fine-tuning one's litigation tactics and techniques is an ongoing process for all trial lawyers, regardless of experience."

"Continuing education is a key component of the sound practice of law," said Tanner, a graduate of Temple Law. "I am always honored to serve as a faculty member for Temple programs."

Dodig is an experienced trial attorney representing plaintiffs in complex litigation matters, including medical negligence, product liability, construction accidents, consumer class actions, motor vehicle accidents and civil rights claims. He has successfully obtained multiple seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients including a $31 mil. jury verdict for an individual injured as a result of a dangerous highway. Dodig has served as president of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and on the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He is a frequent lecturer in courses designed to teach practicing lawyers trial advocacy skills. Dodig has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, published annually in Philadelphia magazine, for eight consecutive years, and selected as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. Among other honors, Dodig was also named to SJ Magazine's 2010 and 2011 Top Attorneys lists.

Tanner is an accomplished trial attorney with a wide ranging practice in complex litigation. In addition to securing one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the courts of Pennsylvania, he has also secured what is believed to be the largest jury verdict in the state in a bad faith case against an insurance company. His practice includes medical negligence, disability insurance claims, insurance bad faith, product liability and class action litigation. A sought-after lecturer, he often serves as a faculty member in programs devoted to the development of trial advocacy skills, and teaches at Temple University's Academy of Advocacy. He is a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Attorneys and was selected for membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates. Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Tanner has been recognized for five consecutive years by Thomson Reuters, published annually in Philadelphia magazine, as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania. He was also named among the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, when the magazine featured an article about him.

About Feldman Shepherd - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP (www.feldmanshepherd.com) has handled cases producing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania. The firm represents plaintiffs in significant personal injury, class action, and other complex civil litigation. Clients include victims of medical malpractice, defective products, unsafe workplaces, motor vehicle accidents, legal malpractice and insurer misconduct.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Attorneys' Group Concerned Chapter 11 Can't Handle Modern Debts

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May 17, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Chapter 11 bankruptcy is designed to offer relief to business corporations and partnerships that have become overwhelmed by debt. In some cases, Chapter 11 bankruptcy can also be helpful to high-income individuals who do not qualify for relief under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Chapter 11 was developed more than 30 years ago as a way for filers to reorganize their financial affairs and pay creditors back over time. Recently, though, a number of prominent bankruptcy lawyers have begun to voice concerns that the current Chapter 11 system may not be well-suited to the realities of the modern age.

For one thing, Chapter 11 is not set up to handle the new types of Wall Street-brokered debt that became popular over the last decade. Many large companies fell into trouble when the securitized debt market collapsed during the recession.

In some cases, these debt instruments can be traded as a way for outside individuals or organizations to gain control during a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Even smaller organizations may run into trouble, as Chapter 11 reorganization can be prohibitively expensive. Instead, filers are left with no choice but to liquidate, which makes it much harder to save the business in the long run.

Commission to Study Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reforms

The American Bankruptcy Institute has convened a commission of bankruptcy experts to come up with a plan to reform the Chapter 11 bankruptcy system. That group held its first meeting in April 2012.

The commission's goal is to develop a system that will work for companies from all different sectors of the economy, regardless of their size. Although no specific proposals have been put forward, commission members have agreed to focus on the following topics:
- How to determine the value of a company and its assets
- How to manage labor and benefits issues
- Methods for distributing money to creditors
- Deadlines for filers to decide which contracts and leases they wish to keep

The American Bankruptcy Institute doesn't directly lobby Congress, but it hopes the commission can put forward a recommendation that can form a framework for future government action.

In the meantime, individuals and organizations who are considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy should make sure to consult with an experienced attorney who can help them manage their debts while protecting their financial futures.

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