Definition of TRIAL LAWYER

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Unions and trial lawyers argued that the NLRA’s protection of workers’ right to organize and bargain collectively extended to class actions. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Silicon Valley’s Supreme Salvation," 26 Sep. 2018 In 2016 just two people were paid by the fund and only one person was paid last year, according to state statistics cited in End's trial lawyer's brief. — Cary Spivak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Should a woman who lost four limbs to malpractice collect more than $750,000 for her suffering?," 17 Apr. 2018 The Court’s liberals are typically sympathetic to trial lawyers, though Justices Kennedy and Thomas appear to have joined for federalism reasons. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Fighting a Tort Plague," 6 Jan. 2019 Assistant Attorney General Sean Locke told the court that Labrie’s trial lawyers did a good job, since their client was found not guilty on the charges of rape that would have carried a prison sentence of 30 years to 60 years. — Michael Casey, The Seattle Times, "Prep school grad in sex assault case asks for new trial," 28 Nov. 2018 Utilities lobbied aggressively to eliminate that strict liability standard but lawmakers dropped the idea amid pressure from insurers, trial lawyers and fire victims. — Jonathan J. Cooper, The Seattle Times, "Fires put pressure on California utilities despite new law," 12 Nov. 2018 As if blowing money on lawsuits that enrich trial lawyers will lower drug prices. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Trump’s Drug Price Bust," 18 Oct. 2018 Other trial lawyers, including T.J. Smith and Larry Jones, both of Louisville, say the Rawlings Group negotiated fair payments for their clients. — Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, "'Bounty hunter' George Rawlings may be the richest Kentuckian you've never heard of," 5 Apr. 2018 Assisting Judge Kavanaugh in his practice sessions for the hearing is Beth Wilkinson, a seasoned trial lawyer. — Peter Nicholas, WSJ, "Ford Will Testify on Allegations Against Kavanaugh Thursday," 24 Sep. 2018

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