Lois has been representing clients in complex litigation of all types since joining the Proskauer Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Department some 30 years ago. Initially based in New York, Lois moved to Los Angeles in 1987 so that Firm clients in California could more easily avail themselves of her wide litigation experience. That experience … Continued
Giving shelter to those fleeing persecution abroad has always been part of America’s welcoming immigration policy. Americans generally want to help people facing persecution overseas to the extent that they can… and our asylum system has been crafted to reflect this reality. Obviously there are practical limits and our laws require that certain thresholds be … Continued
In 1979, Dr. Lois Lee abandoned a promising career as a scholar and social policy expert, devised a plan, and took action. Since that time, she has been rescuing America’s children from the ravages of street prostitution. Her single-minded efforts and dedication led to the development of Children of the Night, where she still serves … Continued
With increasing numbers of cars on the roads in the US each year… car accidents have unfortunately become a very common sight. Many people die as a result of car accidents, with many more receiving serious injuries. Such injuries and death often leave the victims and their families devastated. Here are some Shocking car accident … Continued
Alaska Airlines Flight 261, a MD-83 aircraft, experienced a fatal accident on January 31, 2000, in the Pacific Ocean, about 2.7 miles north of Anacapa Island, California. Two hours into the flight, the pilots realized that the horizontal stabilizer was jammed. The two pilots, three cabin crewmembers, and 83 passengers on board were killed—the highest … Continued
An exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside look at one of America’s and Southern California Premier Law Firms featuring some of the firm’s best trial lawyers… Tom Girardi, Howard Miller, James O’Callahan, and Paul Sizemore, discussing Mass Torts & Pharmaceutical Drug Litigation. They discuss some of the complex challenges and procedures involved with mass tort litigation, … Continued
On September 27, 2007, @ 4 in the Afternoon……27 year old Michelle Cardenas… a popular school teacher was driving home in her Honda Civic on a four lane, rural Major divided highway entering Hialeah, Florida. Parked on the right shoulder, was an 18 wheeler truck driven by Rigoberto Machado …..hauling a load of plants from … Continued
Despite constitutional guarantees, Americans’ civil rights and liberties are constantly in danger of violation, whether by individuals, corporations or government institutions. Regardless of whether personal prejudices or national security concerns lie at the root of these violations….. Challenging them – and holding wrongdoers accountable – is imperative for the sake of constitutional integrity and the … Continued
Every year there are hundreds of cases of prosecutorial misconduct, false arrest, and wrongful convictions that happen in our justice system. Some Prosecutors, Police Officials and Politicians with personal agendas call press conferences to launch inflammatory – and usually false or grossly exaggerated – claims about the importance of a given case, totally ignoring the … Continued
Catastrophic Accidents can happen ….Anywhere….…Anytime….AND ALWAYS when you LEAST EXPECT THEM. And On July 22, 2204 Roberto Perez, a hard working Dad, was making his regular rounds delivering coffee in a Miami Office Building …WHEN…CATASTROPHE STRUCK!!!….A Gigantic 10 Foot, 250 lb Door just fell off its hinges and landed SMACK DAB on Roberto’s head and … Continued