By Debra P. Klauber. As the judicial system begins to emerge from the pandemic, one of the most pressing issues for the court system will be the ability to empanel juries. Some recent figures suggest that a mere fraction of those called for jury duty will actually appear. In July 2020, a study found that 46% of jurors said they would actively attempt to avoid jury duty all together. Confronting COVID-19 Jury Biases in Medical...

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm (HPS), a leading Florida catastrophic injury law firm, is proud to announce that James S. Haliczer, Eugene K. Pettis, Richard B. Schwamm and Debra P. Klauber were named to the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list. Each attorney has been ranked by the publication in multiple practice areas online. The firm’s Co-founder and Managing Partner, James Haliczer, is listed in the Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice and Business Litigation areas. Co-founder and...

By Richard B. Schwamm.     A serious injury to a newborn child is a devastating event. Dealing with the complex medical-related legal issues, intertwined with the emotional and financial impact of this kind of injury on the child and the parents, requires experienced medical malpractice attorneys. A firm with the time, legal expertise and financial resources must effectively pursue the case and that requires familiarity with seasoned industry experts.   A Startling Trend  ...

At HPS, we continue to fight for the rights of injured children and their families. When a child is born with brain damage, doctors and hospitals can often times avoid financial responsibility by claiming that the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), the organization that manages the Florida Birth Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan, should foot the bill for the injured baby‘s future medical care. This hasn’t been fair since this law was enacted...

By Debra P. Klauber and Richard B. Schwamm.   The short answer is probably yes.   When we talk about a “surge”, what we really mean are two things.   First, more existing medical malpractice cases will start to go to trial after the courthouses re-open. In fact, the Florida Supreme Court all but confirmed that this will happen when it entered an administrative order requiring the circuit courts to get things moving with case...

HPS was so proud to be highlighted – with our fresh new 25th Anniversary Logo – as the Broward County Bar Association’s Firm Spotlight of the Week during the week of May 10, 2021! We are also pleased to announce that HPS is now part of the BCBA’s 100 STRONG FOUNDATION, supporting the Association’s planned new facility.  

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, a leading Florida catastrophic injury law firm, is proud to announce its 25-year anniversary. Established in 1996, Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm (HPS) has spent the past 25 years dedicated to seeking justice for their clients. The firm and its attorneys currently focus on representing clients in the areas of medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury and workers compensation matters, with offices located in both Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. Over the years,...

Speaker: Richard Schwamm, Esq.  This Seminar will cover: Does Networking Really Work to Generate More Clients, As Compared To Advertising? Traditional Networking and Relationship Building Amongst Lawyers Pre-COVID, COVID and Post-COVID – Has the Pandemic Really Changed Networking/Relationship Building? How Can Technology Dramatically Improve Your Outreach to Others? Top Ten Tips to Immediately Impact Relationship Building in Your Law Practice CLICK HERE TO RENT A RECORDING OF THIS CLE 1 General CLE Credit Date: Thursday, May...