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Why Refer To Lupetin & Unatin?
- We have been recognized multiple times for securing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our proven track record of success in and out of the courtroom directly benefits you and the clients you refer.
- We have the financial resources, manpower, and expertise to handle your complex cases.
- We typically offer a generous referral fee based on a percentage of the attorneys’ fees collected, and will be happy to discuss the details at the time of referral.
- We pride ourselves on providing your clients with exceptional customer care and answers to all of their questions.
Co-Counsel Arrangements
Lupetin & Unatin enjoys the synergy of working with other attorneys and law firms. Let us know if you have a case that would benefit from our experience, resources, and partnership. Lupetin & Unatin is a collaborative law firm that has participated in numerous successful co-counsel and joint venture relationships. We would welcome the opportunity to work with you on the right case.
Tips For Referring A Medical Malpractice Case
- Never worry about wasting our time or your client’s time. And, don’t worry about not answering the question “Do I have a case?”. Remember, the person who contacted you already suspects a doctor or hospital made a mistake. In the hands of the attorneys at Lupetin & Unatin, your clients will come to understand whether they were truly victims of medical malpractice.
- Don’t hesitate for fear the case may be too small or too difficult to prove. We review medical malpractice inquires day in and day out. It’s our job to spot a valid case. It’s your job to spot a client in need of estate planning or help with a commercial transaction. Leave the medical mysteries to us.
- We are grateful for the opportunity to speak with you, or your former clients, about a potential medical malpractice lawsuit. Individuals and families dealing with illness or injury have high levels of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. Whether you refer a former client, friend or family member, we can help put their mind at ease.
- Our investigation may not result in a valid case. But the value to your client is priceless. Who knows, maybe the next call from a former client will be the call that leads to a recovery which can bring financial security for your client, and your firm, for years to come.
The Trial & Medical Error Podcast
Welcome to Lupetin & Unatin’s Podcast, Trial and Medical Error, where we bridge the gap between medicine and law and unlock groundbreaking trial techniques. Join hosts Brendan Lupetin and Greg Unatin, as we share novel insights and strategies to help you confidently tackle the most complicated cases.
$1M Verdict in Pennsylvania’s Fayette County With Tom Crenney and James Tallman
In Pennsylvania, plaintiff lawyers call Fayette County “Fayette-Nam.” They say jurors are anti-establishment. They say it’s one of the toughest counties in the Commonwealth. They say job one is to get their case out of Fayette County. James Tallman and Tom Crenney tried their med mal case in Fayette County. They won. In this episode of Just Verdicts, James and Tom tell host Brendan Lupetin how they prevailed on behalf of the family of a 35-year-old woman who died after what should have been a routine gallbladder surgery. They recall jitters, such as when their expert witness had to testify via Zoom. Would the wifi work? They share surprises: What did the jury really care about in the defendant doctor’s testimony? They describe how they argued for damages: “the old-fashioned way.”
How to Find Your Flaws Before the Jury Does
Mark Schultz has regularly utilized focus groups for over 35 years and has become a firm believer in their necessity as part of the discovery and trial preparation process. Mark reveals what sparked his interest in focus groups, shares pro-tips for formatting your focus groups, common pitfalls to avoid, issue spotting, and how to do concept focus groups to improve your chances of success.
No Apologies: A Deep Dive Into a $26 Million Trucking Verdict
We’ve heard for a while now that the “piss-off factor”–getting the jury angry, is probably the single biggest factor in driving verdicts in most cases. But what is the biggest driver of the “piss-off factor”? Defendant’s refusal to accept responsibility when there’s clear liability. Tune in to hear how Clancy Boylan motivated the jury to award $25M in punitive damages, how he leveraged the defendant’s refusal to accept responsibility, and how this case has changed his strategy moving forward on trucking cases.
From Mundane Facts to a Shocking Verdict
How do you go from a $130k settlement offer to a $3M verdict on a case that was originally a garden variety slip-and-fall-hip-fracture-in-a-nursing-home case? Tune in to hear Kelly Ciravolo and Jamie Anzalone talk with Brendan Lupetin about their approach to opening, the drivers that helped establish liability, how they showed a pattern of conduct that got the jury ticked off, and their strategic move to set up a claim for punitive damages at trial (not beforehand)