The Bell Law Firm (from left) Min Koo, Lloyd Bell and David Schlachter. (Photo: John Disney/ALM) In your experience handling cases that resulted in verdicts of millions of dollars, how have you assessed settlement offers in which your clients could have ended litigation without risking a complete defense verdict? What should plaintiffs' lawyers focus on most when deciding to represent a client? What do you consider a crisis in litigation, and how do you recommend lawyers handle a crisis?