Ira H Leesfield

Ira H Leesfield

May 16, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Building Your PI Practice in the 'Long View': Credibility, Quality, Responsiveness, Communication, Caring, Humility and Gratitude

The principles of building a long-term practice remain steadfast. Return your phone calls! Be vigilant in your communication with potential business sources. Think outside of the box in marketing, case creativity, theories of liability and damages, and always, respect and understand the needs of your office and staff in our highly stressful practices.

By Ira H. Leesfield

7 minute read

March 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Record-Breaking Ship Illustrates the Modern Perils of Cruising

Passengers in this environment justifiably rely on the cruise line being able to provide medical treatment in the event of an emergency. And the marketing for the major cruise lines promotes their trained and credentialed medical staff. Unfortunately, and to the detriment of passengers, the on-board medical staff routinely demonstrate their inability to handle medical emergencies.

By Ira H. Leesfield

6 minute read

February 06, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Success and Growth of the Personal Injury Lawyer

With a shrinking globe joined by the utilization of mass media and computer power, it is now possible (and perhaps necessary) for your law firm to "cast a wider net" in the marketing world.

By Ira H. Leesfield

5 minute read

January 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Here's How My Law Firm Navigates COVID-19 for 100% Attendance

The following suggestions are steps taken by Leesfield Scolaro that can be beneficial to other local law firms to approach full attendance, while reducing absenteeism from COVID and its ill effects. These steps can bring about enjoyable and productive efforts for lawyers and staff.

By Ira H. Leesfield

4 minute read

April 07, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Deadly Threat: Texting While Driving Is Nothing to LOL About

Attorneys Ira H. Leesfield and Adam T. Rose call for a change in Florida law to outlaw texting while driving.

By Commentary by Ira H. Leesfield and Adam T. Rose

7 minute read

December 08, 2010 | Daily Business Review

Texting and driving a costly risk for businesses

Technology allows people to work anywhere, anytime, but this convenience comes with a price: Distracted drivers who hurt or kill someone expose their employer to potential liabilities.

By Ira H. Leesfield, Special to the Review

5 minute read

April 01, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Multitude of South Florida visitors adds to litigation load

South Florida has become a litigation hot spot thanks to a number of factors: negligent hotel premises and security issues, cruise line neglect, and the overall congestion and confusion found on our region's roads and highways, according to attorney Ira Leesfield.

By Ira H. Leesfield

4 minute read

December 10, 2010 | Law.com

Texting and Driving Is a Costly Business Risk

More people are using cell phones to conduct business while driving -- making calls, performing research, and transmitting documents, e-mails, and text messages. But convenience has its price: Distracted drivers who hurt or kill someone expose their employers to potential liabilities.

By Ira H. Leesfield

5 minute read