There is a very interesting debate going on in New Hampshire regarding Jury Nullification. It’s not a topic you hear every day, and it has nothing to do with personal injury law, but I want to give you some basics so you’ll know what’s going on. Jury nullification is when a jury is instructed by [...]

In the injury law business it’s always nice to get a compliment. One insurance adjuster ranked some personal injury lawyers in these parts, and put me on top, in terms of being a dangerous adversary. Quite a compliment because there are a lot of good, competent injury lawyers. There really are some very good ones. [...]

I was recently reminded of a comment a juror in one of my cases a few years ago told me after the case was over: “We all wanted Charlie Donahue to win.” Of course, the real winner was my client, but the truth of the matter is that a lawyer and his credibility are inextricably [...]

I’m preparing to take a deposition tomorrow morning in Manchester, New Hampshire, at a large law firm. When I visit these places I’m always thankful I don’t have their over-head. No wonder they charge their clients so much. I’m a commission guy. I get paid a % of what I recover. It’s a win-win. Anyway, [...]