Arbitration clauses buried in consumer agreements increasingly prevent individuals from accessing courts and jury trials when disputes arise with large corporations. Joseph Cammarata, partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, examines this critical issue in Business Insider, highlighting how century-old arbitration laws are being used in ways the original legislation never
$ 35.6 million verdict obtained on behalf of a woman who suffered permanent brain damage as a result of a neurosurgeon negligently cutting an artery during back surgery. The brain damage resulted in our client living a life of total dependence. She is wheelchair bound, and has cognitive, emotional, and
$18.8 million verdict reached by a jury relating to a head-on collision by a drunk driver Our client suffered a permaenent traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures requiring surgery. The parties settled the case for a confidential amount before the verdict was delivered.
When multiple people come forward with serious allegations, the legal system must ensure that victims are heard while maintaining due process protections. Joseph Cammarata, partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel and experienced trial attorney in complex sexual assault cases, provides expert legal analysis in The Mirror on high-profile allegations. Cases involving
“Chaikin Sherman provided me with top-flight legal service after I suffered a serious personal injury. Allan Siegel was my main attorney, and he carefully listened to me, ‘got’ my case, and presented my case to our mediator comprehensively and persuasively. He was professional, smart, no-nonsense, assertive, very credible, and a
Joseph Cammarata recieves the 1995 AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® Consistently recognized for his legal ability and ethical standards, achieving the AV Preeminent® Rating. Additional Details:Highlights his continued excellence and professional achievement in personal injury law.
Joseph Cammarata recieves the 1996 Top Lawyer from Washingtonian Magazine Listed as a “Top Lawyer” by Washingtonian Magazine, reflecting his leadership and expertise in personal injury law. Additional Details:Reinforces his reputation as a leading attorney in the Washington, D.C. legal community.
$850,000 settlement for a driver and two passengers injured when another vehicle crossed the double yellow line and crashed into their car.
Peer recognition is the gold standard of legal excellence—and sustained peer recognition over decades is extraordinary. Joseph Cammarata and Allan M. Siegel, partners at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, were honored in Washingtonian magazine’s inaugural “Top Lawyers Hall of Fame” in 2022. This lifetime achievement award recognizes attorneys who have been named to
When high-profile verdicts dominate news cycles, others facing similar legal situations often ask: “Will we win too?” Joseph Cammarata, partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel and experienced defamation litigator, provides an important reality check in Rolling Stone regarding Kyle Rittenhouse’s response to the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard jury verdict. While Rittenhouse
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