The Nuclear Age: Combatting the Growing Problem of Runaway Jury Verdicts
CLM – February 7, 2020
The Nuclear Age: Combatting the Growing Problem of Runaway Jury Verdicts – Cover of CLM’s February addition
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A Most Memorable Claim
CLM – December 16, 2019
CLM’s ADR Committee Highlights the Importance of Making Human Connections
American Board of Trial Advocates Admits Kim Sayre
American Board of Trial Advocates awarded Tyson & Mendes Arizona Attorney Kimberly Sayre with the rank of Associate on December 6, 2019.
Shelley Kramer Installed as Co-President of Marin County Women Lawyers
Shelley Kramer was installed as Co-President of Marin County Women Lawyers for 2020 on December 5, 2019.
Tyson & Mendes: ‘We Are Trying to Change the Entire Defense Industry’
Law.com – November 6, 2019
“We are trying to be the best defense firm in America,” founding partner Bob Tyson says. “We are developing the best trial lawyers who can implement a proven approach to controlling damages and winning jury trials.”
With New Trial Tactics Fueling ‘Nuclear’ Verdicts, Can Defense Catch Up?
Law.com – October 22, 2019
Like many defense attorneys across the country, Robert Tyson of Tyson Mendes in San Diego has paid careful attention to the rising tide of so-called “nuclear” verdicts, where juries render awards far beyond what a case would typically be valued at.
Tyson & Mendes Taps Gordon & Rees Vet To Head NY Office
Law360 – September 18, 2019
Tyson & Mendes LLP has hired a veteran Gordon & Rees LLP litigator with experience leading attorneys through professional liability troubles and guiding businesses through cybersecurity breach suits to serve as the managing partner of its soon-to-open New York office.
Midsize Firm Tyson & Mendes Opens New York Office
New York Law Journal – September 18, 2019
Robert Modica will be managing partner of Tyson & Mendes’s New York office.
40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40 2019
San Diego Business Journal – September 9, 2019
Cayce Lynch is selected by San Diego Business Journal as one of the 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40.
Tyson & Mendes is the 17th Fastest Growing Private Company in San Diego
San Diego Business Journal – August 5, 2019
Tyson & Mendes is the 17th fastest growing private company in San Diego – an increase from last year when they were ranked 33rd.
SD Metro Selects Kristi Blackwell
SD Metro – August 27, 2019
SD Metro has selected Kristi Blackwell for their 40 Under 40 award.
Tyson & Mendes Continues California Expansion with Orange County Office
The Recorder – August 6, 2019
Tyson & Mendes, which recently just bought a building in Novato to accommodate its Northern California growth, is also expanding to the South with a new location in Orange County.
Tyson Sees Need for 100 Additional Attorneys
San Diego Business Journal – July 16, 2019
Tyson & Mendes LLP is experiencing quite a growth spurt, practically doubling its revenue in 2018 to $40.6 million. Leaders at the La Jolla-based law firm say they would like to add 100 attorneys across all of its locations in the next 12 months.
Law360 Names Tyson & Mendes One of the Best Law Firms for Women and Minority Attorneys
Law360 has ranked the best law firms for female and minority attorneys. Click here to see how Tyson & Mendes exceeds the industry average.
Tyson & Mendes Expands in Northern California
Tyson & Mendes expands to Novato with purchase of new building. Click here to read more.
San Diego Attorney Journal Mentions Tyson & Mendes as one of the “Best Law Firms for Female Attorneys”
San Diego Attorney Journal – July 2, 2019
Tyson & Mendes was recently recognized by Law360 as one of the “Best Law Firms for Female Attorneys.” The national legal publication ranked the civil defense firm headquartered in San Diego as #12 in the “50-149 Lawyers” category.
On the Move: Tracking the Ins and Outs of California Lawyers
The Recorder – June 21, 2019
Tyson & Mendes promoted Jessica Heppenstall to partner. Previously, she had been senior counsel at the firm since 2013. She focuses her practice on general liability matters and is based in San Diego.
Tyson & Mendes Launches Student Loan Assistance Program
Tyson & Mendes’ new student loan assistance program launched in the summer of 2019. Click here to read more.
The Daily Transcript Top 40 Under 40
The Daily Transcript – May 15, 2019
The Daily Transcript selects Kristi Blackwell for their Top 40 Under 40.
Prevent Runaway Jury Verdicts by Neutralizing the Reptile Theory: Viewpoint
Claims Journal – May 10, 2019
We see the frequent headlines: A plaintiff is awarded millions of dollars in damages for a physical or emotional injury purportedly sustained at the hands of a small business or large corporation. While many applaud an injured plaintiff for holding wrongdoers accountable, it is clear the frequency of outrageous jury verdicts is on the rise, and something needs to be done.
SD 500: Cayce Lynch
San Diego Business Journal – May 9, 2019
Cayce Lynch is the firm’s Administrative Partner, directing administrative, marketing, and business development activities. She has led the firm through a period of unprecedented growth, doubling its size and raising its profile.
Lawyers Club Member Profile: Mia Kelly
Lawyers Club – May 2019
Mia Kelly has had a unique career path that spans from New York to San Diego. As senior counsel at the law firm of Tyson & Mendes, Kelly works on a variety of cases including professional liability, catastrophic injury, and medical malpractice, but the main bread and butter of the firm and her practice is insurance defense.
San Diego Attorney Journal Announces Recent Tyson & Mendes Win
San Diego Attorney Journal – April 1, 2019
Jury finds San Diego accountant not liable in professional malpractice trial. Following a two-week trial in San Diego, a California Superior Court jury has found accountant Roy Hosaka and his firm, Hosaka Nagel & Co., not liable in a $2 million malpractice case.
Senior Counsel Greta Schultz Interviewed for Congressional Quartertly
CQ Magazine – March 13, 2019
No Driver, No Liability? Congress pressed to address a key concern about autonomous vehicles.
“Liability is going to look different,” says Greta M. Schultz, a Los Angeles attorney with Tyson & Mendes whose clients include companies that run ride-sharing services and are testing autonomous vehicles.
“With AV it’s going to fall not just on the manufacturer of the physical parts, but also on the people who are providing the software,” Schultz says. “There’s going to be an extra level of due diligence on their part in trying to protect people, not just from hacking but also privacy issues.”
A Defense Attorney’s Guide To Successfully Arguing Damages
Law360 – March 1, 2019
With more and more nuclear verdicts being awarded at trial — especially in products liability cases — can the defense afford not to argue damages with a jury? It may be unconventional, but something has to be done to turn the tide of runaway jury verdicts sweeping the nation.