Regulatory Statutes and Civil Liability: Do they really go hand-in-hand?
Written By: Blake DeLong
There’s nothing surprising about a claimant who targets multiple businesses – with seemingly broad, flimsy claims – in […]
Don Myles Selected as a Member of the ADTA
The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA) has recently selected Don Myles for membership to their organization.
Don Myles has been a Partner with Jones, Skelton & Hochuli since 1987, and concentrates his practice on insurance coverage, bad faith and professional liability. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Arizona as well as the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court.
Myles is the past President of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel (AADC) and the USLAW Network. He is currently Senior Vice President for the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC).
ABOUT ADTA
The mission of the ADTA is to select as members the best defense trial attorney in each community, to promote quality networking and referral opportunities, and to provide outstanding educational programs which improve the trial skills of its members while maintaining a balance of activities for family participation.
Phillip Stanfield Selected for ABOTA
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC is pleased to announce Phillip Stanfield’s selection to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Stanfield is the ninth lawyer from JSH to receive this distinction.
Mr. Stanfield joined Jones, Skelton & Hochuli in 1987, and has been a Partner since 2003. His practice is almost exclusively devoted to the defense of transportation clients.
The general purposes of the American Board of Trial Advocates is to foster improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of advocacy to the end that individual litigants may receive more effective representation and the general public be benefited by more efficient administration of justice consistent with time-tested and traditional principles of litigation.
The Absence Of Fact Allegations In Non-Party At Fault Notice Is Not Fatal If Defendant’s Disclosure Statements Reveal Factual Basis For Non-Party At Fault
Bowen Productions, Inc. v. Superior Ct.
Ct. Appeals, Division One, January 24, 2013
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
“E&S” was the subcontractor for the design and installation of a sound system […]
Court Addresses Issues In Dram Shop/Premises Liability Case
McMurtry, et al. v. Weatherford Hotel Inc., et al.
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, January 10, 2013
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Decedent got drunk at the Weatherford Hotel bar. She was […]
In Determining Attorneys’ Fees After Appeal Of Arbitration Award, Court Compares Award To Judgement Before Any Rule 68 Deduction
Bradshaw v. Jasso-Barajas
Ct. Appeals, Div. One, January 8, 2013
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
This case arose from a car accident. Defendant served plaintiff with a $9,501 offer of judgment, […]
Surviving Mother May Recover UIM Benefits For Wrongful Death Of Son
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. White
Ct. Appeals, Division One, January 3, 2013
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
Plaintiff White sought underinsured motorist benefits under the decedent’s grandparents’ State […]
Defaulted Party Has No Right To A Hearing Before Entry Of Judgement In Liquidated Damages Case
Searchtoppers.com v. Trustcash LLC
Arizona Ct. Appeals, Div. One, December 20, 2012
JSH Appellate TeamAuthored by the
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Med Mal Standard Of Care Statute Applies To Cases Brought Under The Adult Protective Services Act
Cornerstone Hospital of Southeast Arizona v. Marner
Ct. Appeals, Div. Two, December 7, 2012
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
An estate sued multiple defendants, including Cornerstone, under the Adult Protective […]
Non-Signatory Can Compel Arbitration Against Signatory Based On Clause In One Of Two Related Contracts
Sun Valley Ranch v. Robson, et. al
Ct. Appeals, Division One, November 20, 2012
Authored by the JSH Appellate Team
In February of 2000, the parties signed a partnership agreement establishing the […]