Haskell for Justice

Juror Questionnaires Result in Change of Venue

admin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:58:15 +0000

The Lincoln County, Nebraska District Court mailed 127 questionnaires to potential jurors for the Alisha Ochoa murder trial. Of the 127 mailed, they received 115 responses, the North Platte Bulletin reported the story on February 13, 2008. The following six statements are claimed to be six actual juror responses to a question about their opinion of the case.

- “Both of them should be executed. As a juror I’ll do my best to make sure that happens.” [read full article]

Metro Transit

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:28:45 +0000

Landmark verdict in a slip and fall on Metro bus.

Anticipate and Influence Juror Reactions to Successful Women

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:14:35 +0000

I came across a very interesting article discussing …

Read full article in printable PDF format. [click here to read]

Could The iPad Pick Your Next Jury?

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:05:53 +0000

Few electronic devices have inspired the levels of techno-lust witnessed with Apple’s iPad tablet. Selling nearly three and a half million of the devices in just the first quarter after its launch, the Apple iPad has also inspired a wave of applications (“apps”) seeking to take advantage of the iPad’s unique features. You may well be in that “let’s wait and see” group that wants to know that the benefits go beyond its sleek and sexy look and feel. As an active litigator or trial consultant, the news that there is actually a jury selection app garnering media attention¹ might just be enough to push you over the edge to the point of saying, “I need this….for, you know, my work!” But does iJuror live up to its promise to replace the paper grid and Post-it note? Based on my review, and some comparable experience with PC-based applications, the answer is ‘not yet.’ While the app has some noteworthy features, in the realistic conditions of oral voir dire, the app’s functionality is not yet up to its potential. [read full article]

Car Accident

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:55:37 +0000

Lori was my attorney for a difficult case. While stopped at a red light a commercial truck drove into my Honda. In addition to back/muscle pain I had a closed head injury. Despite 5 inches of medical records the insurance carrier for the truck refused to pay even the medical bills! Lori was so professional in a five day trial. She had excellent exhibits and charts. She explained a closed head injury to the jury in a simple way and then backed it up with a sophisticated explaination by a neurologist. She was great with the jury.

She kept me calm. We won a six figure verdict from the jury. I will forever have gratitude to Lori as my warrior and advocate. You would be fortunate to have her as your attorney.

Ann Paris

Win Win Attitude

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:10:36 +0000

Would you like an attorney that has a win, win attitude? Lori Haskell treated our case like a true professional with a ‘never say die’ mindset. She knows how to get settlements and what’s needed to represent her clients in their best interest for the best results. She was tenacious with our case and had an answer for every argument presented by opposing counsel. Lori got the maximum settlement amount in our law suit involving an automobile accident. This didn’t happen overnight, but she was able to proceed and get this amount because of her drive and desire to not accept a lower amount when she knew we deserved the maximum settlement.

We could not have been in better hands, she doesn’t accept no for an answer and we were very fortunate to have her on our side. She was referred to us by one of her previous clients that referred to her as a tiger in the courtroom and that’s exactly what we wanted and got with her representation.

We can’t thank her enough and you will not find better representation to obtain the settlement you should get.

The Thorson’s

Employment Discrimination

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:08:04 +0000

When I hired Lori I went in to her office and took a chance. All I can say is that she believed in me and my case when no one else would. She took on a major corporation and fought tooth and nail in every brief or motion they threw at us. I know that she spent many nights with no sleep, working on my case. She believed in me and what I was fighting for.

My case was an employment discrimination case. She made sure that I knew what was going on every step of the way. Lori prepared me for everything from testifying to experiencing the emotional highs and lows of court. In her closing statement, she told me that she wanted to make me proud. She did. Her closing statement left me speechless; I could tell she spent hours on it. I am proud that I had her as my lawyer.

If you want someone to believe in you and your case, then Lori is it. Lori, will fight for you and your rights never giving up no matter how long of a fight it is. My case went on for over two years and then went to trial. We won, proving my rights had been violated. Lori, also has a personal touch, she got to know my family and friends. She got to know me and I knew she cared not only about my case but me as well. If you want a great lawyer, who will back you up and care about you then Lori is it. I feel honored to write this, for her.

Hayden