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Jones Jones LLC is pleased to share that a settlement focused litigation team has successfully secured a 91% rate on behalf of a New York-based, self-insured big box retail client for the last two consecutive years. The team that worked tirelessly to secure this rate includes Partner Rosanna Shamash, Partner Ian Leaderman and Partner Samantha Sharpe.

“The interests of our clients are paramount at Jones Jones,” said Managing Partner Sarah Thomas. “Whether we are navigating a case dismissal, negotiating a lower settlement or efficiently closing cases, our goal is to always exceed client expectations. Successfully closing more than 90% of cases over the past two years has helped save our client valuable time and resources, allowing them to focus more directly on their business. We are pleased to deliver this level of success and look forward to continually raising the bar for all clients for years to come.”

In pursuit of success for their client, the team at Jones Jones took a settlement-focused approach to every case. Leaning in to the four tenets of the Jones Jones philosophy ¾ experience, innovation, efficiency and excellence, the team applied new ideas and perspectives to achieve every settlement, including the firm’s approach to Settlement Conferences. This approach was critical to the team’s closure rate, settling a large number of cases in a short period of time.

“For more than 100 years closing cases and settling them quickly and efficiently has been at the core of Jones Jones’ practice,” said third generation Jones family attorney and Senior Partner Bill Jones. “Excellence is among our core tenets, and setting and maintaining high standards for our clients is not just important but required. This 91% closure rate not only meets but exceeds these expectations. Congratulations to Rosanna, Ian, Samantha and the team on their success.”

Jones Jones resolves 75% of all workers’ compensations cases with a full and final settlement with a 100% satisfaction rate among clients. If you or your client are in need of assistance with a workers’ compensation case, please contact our appellate team at clientservices@jonesjonesllc.com.

Jones Jones LLC congratulates Partner Dana Sabghir and her team on negotiating a $15 million claim down to an approximately $5 million settlement at mediation in a permanent total disability workers’ compensation case, saving the client nearly $10 million.

The client, a public benefit corporation involved with the construction of public buildings throughout New York City, had concerns regarding the settlement and its potential financial implications due to an independent medical examiner determining permanent total disability. Sabghir and the Jones Jones LLC Construction team requested a cross-examination of the claimant’s personal, non-workers’ compensation neurologist. The neurologist’s testimony acknowledged numerous incidents leading up to the claim that brought fraud into question based on the extent of his neurological claim, seizures, subsequent hospitalization and cervical spine surgery, in-patient rehabilitation and more.

Through a successful cross-examination, Sabghir was able to raise fraud as a concern resulting in a strong basis for negotiation. The client ultimately settled for nearly $10 million less than anticipated, and the claimant agreed to pay all outstanding Notices of Objection to a Payment of a Bill for Treatment Provided (C8.1Bs).

Dana Sabghir and her team performed admirably in securing this successful outcome. If you are in need of assistance with a workers’ compensation case, please contact our appellate team at clientservices@jonesjonesllc.com.

Jones Jones LLC is pleased to share Partner Yvie Cherenfant recently hosted a successful settlement conference on behalf of a client that is in the entertainment space. With the Jones Jones’ “always be closing,” mentality top of mind, Yvie and her team coordinated with the injured workers’ firms and the carrier to set up the successful settlement conference. Together, the groups obtained authority on all cases involved and to date, Yvie and her team have settled 14 cases, saving Jones Jones’ client approximately $100,000.

“Successfully settling cases for clients is always a top priority at Jones Jones,” said Managing Partner Sarah Thomas. “We understand that drawn out cases can be a drain on clients’ valuable time and resources, so we aim to settle quickly and efficiently. Settlement conferences can pave the way for considerable success for the future of our clients’ businesses. I applaud Yvie and her team for their innovation and effectiveness in bringing these matters to a successful and beneficial conclusion.”

In preparation for the settlement conferences, the team contacted attorneys from other firms with whom they have strong relationships and who are frequently in court together. Leaning into these relationships created a positive and productive work environment from the outset. The team worked to obtain reasonable authority and presented initial offers that were impressive, accurate and fair. With the large number of cases faced during the settlement conference, it was important to start with the end goal in mind. In offering a strong first offer, the team cut negotiations to save both parties’ time and effort.

“Perhaps one of the best attributes of settlement conferences, aside from the ability to settle multiple cases at one time, is they allow for negotiations to take place in a more relaxed and friendly environment, creating better working conditions for all,” said Cherenfant. “These settlement conferences would not have borne fruit without the work of all parties involved, including the client and the carrier who collaborated closely to agree on solutions that work best for all parties.”

The teams at Jones Jones continues to work to coordinate settlement days similar to the ones Yvie Cherenfant and her team recently concluded. If you or your client have a number of cases you think would benefit from a settlement conference, please reach out to clientservices@jonesjonesllc.com.