Has Your Lawyer Actually Tried a Case Before?

Trials are rarer than you might think. But you still want a lawyer who’s qualified, experienced, and will fight for you in court — if it comes to that. So how can you determine the best lawyer for your case?It comes down to two important things: board certification and trial experience. If an attorney is board-certified, it means that they’ve passed an exam, taken a certain number of cases to court, and have people that can vouch for their credibility. According to Matt Dolman, less than 2% of civil trial lawyers are board-certified — because it’s not an easy badge of honor to obtain. So, if you find an attorney who’s board-certified, you know you’ll be getting top-tier service. And you don’t want an attorney who has never taken a case to trial. It may seem obvious, but many fall victim to the flashy billboard advertisements and commercials. Some of these billboard lawyers don’t have any trial experience, and it could cost you a great settlement. Learn more in this episode of the David vs. Goliath podcast with elite personal injury lawyers Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe. Together, they discuss what to look for in a trial lawyer, including board certification, a history of taking cases to trial, and someone who is willing to push back on insurance companies and give you the highest offer possible. In this episode: [00:49] Matt Dolman introduces his guest, Stan Gipe[01:26] What does it mean to be board certified?[05:31] Why insurance companies aren't afraid of lawyers who have never tried a case[11:35] Stan breaks down the process of a personal injury case[13:41] The number one reason an attorney won’t take your case to trial[16:22] Why you should seek a board-certified attorney who has tried cases before💡 Meet Your Host 💡Name Matthew A. Dolman, Esq.Title: Partner at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PASpecialty: Matt is a nationally recognized insurance and personal injury attorney and focuses much of his practice on the litigation of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. Connect: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram 💡 Featured Guest 💡Name Stanley Gipe, Esq.Title: Partner and Head of Litigation at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PASpecialty: Stan is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction connotes expertise in the discipline of trial practice. He has served as lead counsel on over 1,000 Florida personal injury lawsuits.🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑Why Hire a Board Certified LawyerWhat to Expect if You Have to Go to TrialThe insights and views presented in “David vs. Goliath” are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.