Need more information about structured settlements, risk management, legislation or related industries? Here are Internet links and news that you may find relevant.
Article and Video by NSSTA on Nevada Defense Attorney Steve Jaffe
Famed Nevada Defense Attorney Steve Jaffe tells why Structured Settlement Consultants can be an important addition to a mediation strategy.
“I'm seeing more first-notice lawsuits [today] than I've ever seen in my career,” says Nevada defense attorney Steven Jaffe in a new video published by the National Structured Settlements Trade Association. In the four-minute video, Jaffe describes the positive role that a structured settlement consultant can have during litigation and mediation.
The video can be played on the Testimonials page. It is adapted from Mr. Jaffe’s speech at NSSTA’s 2009 Fall Regional Meeting.
Jaffe says, "If I've got [a case with clear liability], you better believe [the plaintiff attorney] is going to know that…we are bringing structure people [to mediation] because I'm not going to waste my time on a settlement conference that's of no benefit."
“I love it when my structure person becomes involved and proactive in the whole mediation process with me,” he says. “They'll often come up with something that I hadn't thought about or something they can do that we hadn't thought about.”
A named partner with the law firm of Hall, Jaffe & Clayton in Las Vegas, Mr. Jaffe is a trial attorney specializing in civil litigation. He typically defends against premises liability lawsuits; motor vehicle lawsuits, including automobile, trucking, and motorcycle claims; product liability lawsuits; matters involving complex and traumatic injuries; and professional liability.
Mr. Jaffe is rated as an A-V lawyer by Martindale Hubbell. He also serves as a court appointed arbitrator, and as a Judge Pro Tem in Clark County.