Michael Haggard Speaks at STLA Fall Retreat

Key West, FL - October 14, 2011 - Recently, partner Michael Haggard spoke at the Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA) annual Fall Retreat.  This year the retreat was held in beautiful Key West.  While mixing work and play, Haggard addressed a group of attorneys on the topic "Slicing and Dicing the Defense Expert at Deposition and Trial."

The essential mission of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association is as simple as it is straightforward: To promote fellowship, learning, and networking among trial lawyers throughout the 13 southern states.  For more information about the association, please click here.   

Haggard concentrates his trial practice in personal injury litigation specializing in pool drownings, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Recently, Michael Haggard served as the 50^th President of the Florida Justice Association. Haggard’s other achievements include serving as past president of the Miami-Dade Justice Association as well as serving as a member of the American Association for Justice (Inadequate Security Section) and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Haggard earned his bachelors degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Miami.

The Haggard Law Firm Hosts 2nd Annual PKD Kidney Casino for a Cure

Coconut Grove, FL - October 7, 2011 - The Haggard Law Firm was proud to host the 2nd Annual PKD Kidney Casino for a Cure.  The event was held at the Historic Woman's Club of Coconut Grove and raised almost $30,000 for the PKD Foundation. 

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this highly successful event!  We look forward to another fun evening next year.

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Michael Haggard Speaks at Past Presidents' Seminar Series for Miami Dade Justice Association

Miami, FL - October 4, 2011 - Past President of the Miami Dade Justice Association Michael Haggard was honored to speak at the organization's Past Presidents' Seminar Series.  Haggard spoke on the topic "New and Innovative Trial Strategies in Premises Liability Cases."

Due to tort reform in medical malpractice, nursing home and other practice areas, more trial lawyers are turning to the odd ball premises liability case. These not only include slip and falls, but negligent security cases and construction related accidents. However, the defense bar has also had to switch it's focus and is becoming more aggressive than ever in this type of case.

This interactive and highly demonstrative seminar focused on new strategies that counteract the defenses heightened attacks thru true and tried tactics. These strategies have been employed in various trials that have proven successful. Deposition techniques in Negligent Security Cases, Construction Cases and others were highlighted to illustrate how to win the case early in the discovery phase.

Haggard concentrates his trial practice in personal injury litigation specializing in pool drownings, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Recently, Michael Haggard served as the 50^th President of the Florida Justice Association. Haggard’s other achievements include serving as past president of the Miami-Dade Justice Association as well as serving as a member of the American Association for Justice (Inadequate Security Section) and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Haggard earned his bachelors degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Miami.

Todd Michaels Guest Speaker at National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Miami, FL - September 25, 2011 - Associate Todd Michaels was a featured guest speaker at the 5th National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. 

Michaels joined with families from across Miami-Dade County who came together to remember and memorialize loved ones that died at the hands of someone else and whose lives were taken too soon. 

Violent crime is no stranger in Miami-Dade County.  The purpose of such an event is to raise awareness and promote prevention.  The ceremony included the presentation of a plaque at the remembrance tree, inspirational speakers, a Walk of Peace and a candlelight vigil. 

Christopher Marlowe Featured as Guest Speaker at ASIS Convention

Orlando, FL - September 19, 2011 - Christopher Marlowe, associate at Coral Gables-based The Haggard Law Firm, recently spoke on the topic of negligent security at the ASIS National Security Council Convention in Dallas, Texas. This was his first time speaking at this nationally renowned conference.

Marlowe shared with security professionals how to prevent negligent security incidents from occurring at commercial properties and ultimately deterring legal action.

Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests as well as specific security topics.

Marlowe joined The Haggard Law Firm in 2008 and handles a wide array of firm cases including those involving negligent security, pool drowning, auto accident, wrongful death and other personal injury cases.