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Personal injury Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Don Foty is one of the smartest and hardest working lawyers you will find. No one works up a case harder than Don. He can be trusted with the most technical legal matter possible and achieve oustanding results. Clients admire his resolve and dedication. His brilliance as a trial lawyer shines on each and every case."
Personal injury Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Any attorney who’s been on the opposite side of a case from Don can attest to his relentless pursuit of information that advances his client’s interest. Many of Don’s cases involve technical concepts regarding medicine and engineering. Don delves into these subjects by locating the foremost authors and studies in each area until he knows more than the experts hired by the other side. He often gets the opposing party’s experts to provide testimony that underscores his own client’s case theories. His naturally competitive spirit serves his clients both inside and outside of the courtroom.
In short, hire Don for all of your personal injury needs."
Personal injury Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Co-worker
"Don's vast knowledge of the law combined with his attention to detail has resulted in many great recoveries for his clients. Don is able to quickly focus on key issues and formulate a plan to effectively resolve and maximize a client's case."
"I have tried several cases alongside Don, and he is the most thorough and prepared lawyer I have had the pleasure to practice with. Don becomes the master of each case he is involved in: learning the facts, science, and law better than the other lawyer, even better than the other side’s experts. Don’s passionate dedication to representing his clients means that he forces full and fair compensation from his opponents."