Theodore A Schwartz

February 24, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Like many Americans, I have closely observed the recently completed Senate trial of former President Donald Trump, and his legal representation primarily by Michael van der Veen, a trial lawyer with his office in Philadelphia. At the time of the trial, van der Veen was the treasurer of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association (PTLA).

By Theodore A. Schwartz

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March 26, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

In medical malpractice cases - or any type of legal case for that matter - the divide between plaintiff and defense is as wide as a football field. You're taught from day one in law school that the opposing counsel is the enemy and in order to win the case for your client, you must treat the other side as such.

By Theodore A. Schwartz

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May 02, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

In medical-malpractice cases, the divide between plaintiff and defense is as wide as a football field. What if both sides could work together presuit to define and clarify the issues that exist between the patient and the health-care provider?

By Theodore A. Schwartz

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