FREE CONSULTATION 888-504-0157 ESPAÑOL Home About Attorneys Practice Areas Results News Blog Contact In The News Elinor Leary joins distinguished judges and seasoned trial lawyers as invited faculty for BASF’s “Women in Trial Training” FEBRUARY 2021 Back by popular demand, Women in Trial returns for another year. Join us in improving the diversity of trial lawyers in our courtrooms. If you want to improve your trial skills or have never tried a case and want to learn how to try a case, take this program. Learn from our seasoned trial lawyers and get into court through our BASF and JDC pro bono programs. Read more Eight Veen attorneys selected for inclusion to the list of 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers JANUARY 2021 Eight Veen attorneys selected for inclusion to the list of 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers: Josephine Alioto, Steven Kronenberg, Anthony Label, Elinor Leary, Jacqueline Oh, Cliff Smoot, Kimberly Wong and Bill Veen. Read more The Veen Firm Congratulates Marian Wright Edelman and honors her commitment to the fight for social justice. AUGUST 2020 The Veen Firm and the American Bar Association congratulate Marian Wright Edelman, one of our nation’s foremost civil rights champions and Founder and President Emerita of the Children’s Defense Fund, as she receives the ABA’s 2020 Thurgood Marshall Award on July 31. Read more Anthony Label named the Best Lawyers® 2020 Product Liability Litigation–Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” in San Francisco AUGUST 2019 Anthony Label was recently selected by Best Lawyers® as the San Francisco Trial Lawyer of the year for his Plaintiff work in the area of Product Liability Litigation. Read more Anthony Label Selected as the Marin Trial Lawyers Association’s 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year AUGUST 2019 Anthony Label has been selected as the Marin Trial Lawyers Association’s 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year! Congratulations to Anthony for receiving this prestigious award! Read more The Veen Firm Ranked on the 2020 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® AUGUST 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranked The Veen Firm on the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list in the Metropolitan Tier 1 Ranking in San Francisco for personal injury litigation and product liability litigation. Read more The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Lists Four Attorneys from The Veen Firm AUGUST 2019 Anthony Label, Elinor Leary, William Veen and Kimberly Wong were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2020 for their plaintiffs’ work in personal injury matters. Read more Clifton Smoot featured in July’s edition of Organized Labor’s Ask The Expert Column JULY 2019 Attorney Clifton Smoot discusses “dual employment” and how this arrangement might affect your ability to bring forth a civil suit as a temporary worker if you are injured at the work site. Read more Kimberly Wong Discusses the difference between a Workers’ Compensation Claim and a Personal Injury Claim in Organized Labor’s Ask The Expert Column JUNE 2019 Attorney Kimberly Wong was featured in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert column discussing the difference between claims and steps to consider if you have been injured at work. Read more Article by David Winnet published in CAOC’s May/June Edition of FORUM Magazine JUNE 2019 David Winnett’s article, “The continuing viability of the consumer expectation test in defective seat back cases” was published in the May/June Edition of FORUM Magazine. Read More Article by Annie Wu published in May Edition of Plaintiff Magazine MAY 2019 Annie Wu’s article titled “Proving Damages in a Brain Injury Case When a Plaintiff Returns to Work” was published in the May Edition of Plaintiff Magazine. Read More Steve Kronenberg Discusses Workers’ Compensation Claims in Organized Labor’s Ask The Expert Column MAY 2019 Attorney Steve Kronenberg was featured in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert column discussing Workers’ Compensation claims and how to identify the responsible party if you are seriously injured in the workplace. Read more Article by Clifton Smoot published in April Edition of Plaintiff Magazine APRIL 2019 Clifton Smoot’s article titled “Turn up the heat on your record subpoenas” was published in the April edition of Plaintiff Magazine. Read more Article by Steven Kronenberg published in April Edition of Plaintiff Magazine APRIL 2019 Steven Kronenberg’s article titled “Using social media to build – and protect – your case” was published in the April edition of Plaintiff Magazine. Read more Article by Elinor Leary published in April Edition of Plaintiff Magazine APRIL 2019 Elinor Leary article titled “The law of unintended consequences” was published in the April edition of Plaintiff Magazine. Read more Article by Kimberly Wong Published in April Edition of Plaintiff Magazine APRIL 2019 Kimberly Wong article titled “Investigating and conducting written discovery in roadway-design cases” was published in the April edition of Plaintiff Magazine. Read more Daily Journal Publishes Article on the Transformation of the Veen Firm’s New Haight Street Office JANUARY 2019 Daily Journal interviews trial team leaders Anthony Label and Elinor Leary in a new article about the firm’s recent move into their new office building in the Lower Haight, a site occupied by San Francisco Law School until 2016. Read more Alexandra Hamilton Authors Article on Supplemental Expert Disclosures JANUARY 2019 Click here to read Alexandra Hamilton’s article, entitled “The What, When, Why, and How for Fighting Opposing Counsel’s Supplemental Expert Disclosures.” Read more Article by Elinor Leary Published in December Edition of Plaintiff Magazine DECEMBER 2018 Elinor Leary’s article titled “The law of unintended consequences” was published in this month’s edition of Plaintiff Magazine. Read more Safety in the Workplace: Amazon Under Fire for Exposing Warehouse Employees to Unnecessary Risks DECEMBER 2018 Amazon has created more than 130,000 jobs in the last year and currently employs over half a million people around the world. Ensuring the safety of their employees claims to be a top priority, but the company has recently been criticized for its failure to examine safety hazards that have caused unnecessary injury—and even death—on the job. Read more Are Restaurants Liable When Customers Have Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions? Attorney Steven A. Kronenberg Interviewed by MarketWatch NOVEMBER 2018 Consumers who experience allergic reactions when dining out can take legal action against the restaurant, but proving liability can be challenging. In the MarketWatch article, “Are Restaurants Liable When Customers Have Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions? It Depends on the State,” Steven A. Kronenberg discusses the complexities of establishing liability in food allergy lawsuits from state-to-state. Read more The Veen Firm Proudly Sponsors the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association Judges Night NOVEMBER 2018 The Veen Firm is proud to sponsor the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association Judges Night on October 24, 2018 at the Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae, California to honor the judiciary of San Mateo County. Read more Attorneys Attending the San Francisco Trial Lawyers’ 42nd Annual Judges Dinner Dance NOVEMBER 2018 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary, Attorney Clifton Smoot, Principal Bill Veen, Attorneys David Winnett and Kimberly Wong attended the San Francisco Trial Lawyers’ 42nd Annual Judges Dinner Dance on October 19, 2018, which honors active judges and commissioners in the San Francisco community. Read more Alexandra Hamilton Discusses Workers’ Compensation Claims in Organized Labor’s Ask The Expert Column NOVEMBER 2018 Veen Firm Attorney Alexandra Hamilton answers a question from a subcontractor who was injured at a work site by an employee of a different subcontractor. Read more The Veen Firm Ranked on the 2019 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® NOVEMBER 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranked The Veen Firm on the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list in the Metropolitan Tier 1 Ranking in San Francisco for personal injury litigation and product liability litigation. Read more Elinor Leary Selected by Consumer Attorneys of America as Recipient of the 2018 Presidential Award of Merit OCTOBER 2018 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary was selected by Consumer Attorneys of America (CAOC) as the recipient of the 2018 Presidential Award of Merit. CAOC will honor her at the annual convention on November 15, 2018 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Read more William L. Veen Named as a Recipient of the CAOC 2018 Robert E. Cartwright, Sr. Award OCTOBER 2018 Founder and Principal William L. Veen has been selected by Consumer Attorneys of America (CAOC) as the recipient of the 2018 Robert E. Cartwright, Sr. Award for his excellence in trial advocacy, and dedication to teaching fellow lawyers and the public. CAOC will honor him at the annual convention during the awards dinner on November 17, 2018. Read more Steve Kronenberg Discusses Workers’ Compensation Claims in Organized Labor’s Ask The Expert Column SEPTEMBER 2018 Attorney Steve Kronenberg was featured in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert column discussing what options are available to you if you were injured on the job due to equipment with inadequate safety features or an unsafe work environment. Read more The Best Lawyers in America 2019 Lists Four Attorneys from The Veen Firm SEPTEMBER 2018 Anthony Label, Elinor Leary, William Veen and David L. Winnett were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2019 for their plaintiffs’ work in personal injury matters. Read more Elinor Leary and David L. Winnett File Suit on Behalf of Laborer Grievously Injured at the Moscone Center Project SEPTEMBER 2018 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney David L. Winnett have filed suit against Webcor Construction, LP, on behalf of Raul Carrasco, a laborer who suffered massive injuries when a concrete slab fell on him at the Moscone Center project. Read more Attorney David Winnett Selected as a Finalist for the CAOC’s 2018 Consumer Attorney of the Year Award AUGUST 2018 Nominees for the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award are recognized for significantly advancing the rights or safety of California consumers by achieving a noteworthy result in a case. David Winnett was selected as a finalist for the award due to his exemplary work with former Veen Firm Trial Team Leader, Craig Peters, on Doe v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc., et al. Read more Elinor Leary Authors Article on Mediation and Workers’ Compensation Liens in August edition of CAOC’s FORUM Magazine JULY 2018 Elinor Leary’s article, titled “Mediation in the face of a workers’ compensation lien”, was published in the August 2018 edition of the CAOC’s FORUM magazine. Click here to read David Winnett Profiled in “Volunteer Spotlight” Article for the August Edition of CAOC’s FORUM Magazine AUGUST 2018 David Winnett was recently included in the CAOC’s Forum Magazine for outstanding volunteer work in his community. Read more Kimberly Wong Featured in July 2018 Issue of Plaintiff Magazine JULY 2018 Kimberly Wong’s article, titled “Managing Workers’ Compensation Liens in Third-Party Actions”, was published in the July 2018 Edition of Plaintiff Magazine. Read more The Veen Firm Named Best Personal Injury Law Firm In San Francisco By The Recorder JULY 2018 We are excited to announce that The Veen Firm was recognized as the top personal injury law firm in San Francisco by The Recorder, a legal newspaper in the Bay Area. Additionally, we were inducted into the Hall of Fame for personal injury firms due to our extensive number of successes in this category. Read more. Elinor Leary and Alexandra A. Hamilton Submit Government Claim on Behalf of Victim Sexually Assaulted by Inmate MAY 2018 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Alexandra A. Hamilton submitted a government claim against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on behalf of Jane Doe, a licensed clinical social worker who was viciously attacked and raped by an inmate at the California Medical Facility. Read more. David Winnett Discusses Workers’ Compensation and Litigation in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert Column MAY 2018 Attorney David Winnett was featured in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert column discussing what options are available to you if you were injured on the job due to equipment with inadequate safety features. Read more. The Veen Firm Proudly Sponsors San Francisco Bike Coalition’s Bike to Work Day MAY 2018 The Veen Firm is proud to sponsor San Francisco Bike Coalition’s (SFBC) Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 10. Join our attorneys and staff at the Civic Center Energizer Station from 7:30-9:30am for free snacks, beverages and giveaways! Read more. The Veen Firm Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Forklift Operator Who Was Severely Injured, Requiring Amputation of Foot MAY 2018 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney David L. Winnett filed a lawsuit on behalf of truck operator John Eldridge against Raymond Handling Concepts Corporation for products liability after Eldridge’s left foot was crushed while operating a forklift truck. Read more. Diversity Committee Report: Attorney Kimberly Wong Authors CAOC’s Forum Magazine Article APRIL 2018 The plaintiff’s bar does not reflect the diversity of the community it serves. In her Forum magazine article “Diversity Committee Report,” Attorney Kimberly Wong discusses ways attorneys can help the plaintiff’s bar become more diverse. Read more. What Is Salmonella, Anyway? Attorney Steven Kronenberg Featured in Extra Crispy Article APRIL 2018 The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that Rose Acre Farms recalled more than 200 million eggs after tracing a salmonella outbreak to one of its North Carolina farms. In the Extra Crispy article “What Is Salmonella, Anyway?” Attorney Steven Kronenberg discusses why salmonella is so feared compared to other diseases that involve food, what individuals should know about salmonella and how to protect against the foodborne illness. Read more. The Defense Physical Exam is Not an Interrogation: Attorney Clifton Smoot Authors Plaintiff Magazine Article APRIL 2018 A defense doctor is not entitled to an oral history from the plaintiff. In his Plaintiff magazine article “The Defense Physical Exam (Medical Exam) is Not an Interrogation,” Attorney Clifton Smoot explains why a defense medical examiner is not permitted under Code of Civil Procedure section 2031.010 to interview the plaintiff during a Defense Physical Exam (DPE). Read more. The Veen Firm Adds Attorney Annie Wu to Bolster Its Personal Injury Practice APRIL 2018 The Veen Firm, PC announces the addition of Attorney Annie Wu. Wu is an experienced trial lawyer and has represented both the plaintiff and defense side in civil litigation matters involving catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death and insurance bad faith claims. She has also handled many cases involving multi-million dollar claims. Read more. Kimberly Wong Discusses Third Party Lawsuits in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert Column APRIL 2018 Attorney Kimberly Wong was featured in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert column discussing why injured workers receiving workers’ compensation should consider pursuing a third party lawsuit. Read more. General Contractor’s Cost-Cutting Crane Assembly Causes Foot Crush and Toe Amputations APRIL 2018 In September 2014, defendants ProVen Management, LLC and Oro Holdings, LLC attempted to assemble a Link-Belt lattice boom crane without using a qualified crane assembly crew. Behind schedule with a civil engineering project in San Jose, the defendants hired their longtime heavy equipment mechanic subcontractor, plaintiff C.G., to assist with the crane assembly. Read more. Lawsuit Filed: Construction Worker Crushed and Killed by Steamroller MARCH 2018 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Alexandra Hamilton filed a lawsuit on behalf of Maurillo Rojas, an employee of LC General Engineering & Construction, Inc., for product liability and negligence after a steamroller rolled over him, ultimately resulting in his untimely death. Read more. Lawsuit Filed: Bicyclist Suffers Coma After Hitting Large Pothole MARCH 2018 Trial Team Leader Anthony Label and Attorney Steven Kronenberg filed a lawsuit on behalf of bicyclist Ty Whitehead against the City of Oakland, County of Alameda and State of California for dangerous conditions of public property after Whitehead’s bike collided with a large pothole on Skyline Boulevard in Oakland, resulting in a serious brain injury. Read more. Trial Magazine Features The Veen Firm’s 1.3M Verdict in Wright v. State of California; Case Sets Precedent for CA Employees FEBRUARY 2018 As published in Trial magazine, Trial Team Leader Anthony Label obtained a $1.3 million jury verdict in Wright v. State of California on behalf of a correctional officer who was injured on his way to work. The trial court had initially granted summary judgment, but the case was revived on appeal in a published decision that clarifies prior uncertainty in the area of workers’ compensation exclusivity for workers who lease property from their employers. Read more. Anthony Label Discusses Liability in Trucking Accident Lawsuits in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert Column FEBRUARY 2018 Trial Team Leader Anthony Label was featured in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert column discussing liable parties in a trucking collisions for a victim who was badly hurt in a big-rig truck crash and as a result, completely disabled. The driver of the truck claims the insurance company only has $1M in coverage, not enough to cover the victim’s hospital bills. Read more. Kimberly Wong Appointed Second Year in a Row to Queen’s Bench Board of Directors FEBRUARY 2018 For the second year in a row, Attorney Kimberly Wong will serve on the Board of Directors for the Queen’s Bench Bar Association. In addition to this position, Wong will also serve as co-chair of the organization’s Employment/Work-Life Balance Committee. Read more. The Bizarre World of Hospital Liens Under Parnell, Howell and Dameron: Alexandra Hamilton Authors Plaintiff Magazine Article FEBRUARY 2018 What happens when a hospital attempts to assert a lien in connection with a personal injury lawsuit? Attorney Alexandra Hamilton explains the consequences of hospital balance billing in her Plaintiff magazine article “The Bizarre World of Hospital Liens Under Parnell, Howell and Dameron.” Read more. The Veen Firm Files Lawsuit: Uber Driver Under Influence and Distracted by Phone Crashes and Injures 3; Uber App Also Alleged to Be a Defective Product FEBRUARY 2018 Trial Team Leader Anthony Label and Attorney Steven Kronenberg filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. and an Uber driver, alleging that the driver was distracted by his phone and driving under the influence of marijuana when he crashed into another vehicle at freeway speeds on the I-580 near the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza. Read more. The Veen Firm Files Lawsuit for Man Severely Injured by Dog Attack FEBRUARY 2018 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Clifton Smoot filed a lawsuit on behalf of Lee Brannon against Frederick Long for negligence and premises liability after Long’s dog attacked and bit Brannon, causing serious injuries. Read more. Lawsuit Filed: Truck Driver Killed by Defective Garbage Truck FEBRUARY 2018 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary filed a lawsuit on behalf of Johnny Tolliver against Crane Carrier, a manufacturer of garbage trucks, for negligence, product liability and wrongful death. One of Crane Carrier’s garbage trucks malfunctioned while collecting trash, killing Tolliver, who was working as an employee. Read more. A New View with Google Earth: Alexandra Hamilton Authors Article for Trial Magazine JANUARY 2018 In her Trial magazine article “A New View with Google Earth,” Attorney Alexandra Hamilton discussed one of the most underutilized tools in litigation – Google Earth Pro, including how to use the free program in case preparation, at depositions or at trial as demonstrations or exhibits to help witnesses, the judge and jurors visualize a scene. Read more. Elinor Leary Appointed to the 2018 Justice & Diversity Center’s Board Executive Committee DECEMBER 2017 In addition to her Board of Directors position, Elinor Leary has been invited by the Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) to serve on its 2018 Executive Committee. Leary’s expanded role will involve oversight of the board’s budget and agenda. Read more. What to Do if You’ve Been Seriously Injured at Work: Alexandra Hamilton Authors Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert Article DECEMBER 2017 In Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert article, “I’ve Been Seriously Injured at Work. What Should I Do?” Attorney Alexandra Hamilton outlines five actions employees should take if they find themselves with a work injury. Read more. Kimberly Wong Sworn in as CAOC’s 2018 Diversity Chair NOVEMBER 2017 We are pleased to announce that Attorney Kimberly Wong has been sworn in as Consumer Attorneys of California’s (CAOC) 2018 Diversity Chair and will serve as a member of the CAOC Board’s Executive Committee. Read more. No Second String: Elinor Leary Authors Article in Plaintiff Magazine NOVEMBER 2017 In her Plaintiff magazine article “No Second String,” Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary discusses why physical therapists may be good sources for testimony at trial. According to Leary, physical therapists are often overlooked, yet highly qualified practitioners of the science of physical rehabilitation. Read more. Elinor Leary Appointed to the 2018 Justice & Diversity Center’s Board of Directors NOVEMBER 2017 The Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) has appointed Elinor Leary to its 2018 Board of Directors. Leary previously served on BASF’s Board of Directors and as a member of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service program. Read more. Three Veen Attorneys Present at 2017 CAOC Hawaii Travel Seminar NOVEMBER 2017 The Veen Firm Attorneys William Veen, David L. Winnett and Kimberly Wong will present at the Consumer Attorneys of California’s (CAOC) 2017 Hawaii Travel Seminar, held on November 25 – December 2 in Maui, Hawaii. Read more. The Veen Firm Named Among Daily Journal’s 2017 Top Boutique Law Firms NOVEMBER 2017 We are proud to announce that Daily Journal has named The Veen Firm to its 2017 Top Boutique Law Firms list, recognizing the firm’s plaintiff work on behalf of individuals who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries. Read more. Four Veen Attorneys to Present at CAOC’s 56th Annual CAOC Convention NOVEMBER 2017 The Veen Firm Attorneys Andje Medina, Craig Peters, William Veen and Kimberly Wong are presenting at the Consumer Attorneys of California’s (CAOC) 56th Annual Convention on November 16-19th in San Francisco. Read more. The Veen Firm Ranked on the 2018 “Best Law Firms” List by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® NOVEMBER 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranked The Veen Firm on the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list in San Francisco for their plaintiff’s work in personal injury and product liability litigation. Read more. Craig Peters, Steven Kronenberg, Elinor Leary and Andje Medina Elected to CAOC Board of Governors OCTOBER 2017 Underscoring their commitment to one of the largest plaintiff’s organizations in California, four attorneys with The Veen Firm have been elected for 2018 leadership positions with Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). Craig Peters, Steven Kronenberg, Elinor Leary and Andje Medina will serve as CAOC’s 2018 Board of Governors, with Peters serving as the organization’s Third Vice President. Read more. Craig M. Peters and David L. Winnett Obtain $2.92 Million Settlement for Faulty Aerial Lift That Killed Tree Trimmer OCTOBER 2017 Trial Team Leader Craig M. Peters and Attorney David L. Winnett obtained a $2.92 million settlement on behalf of the family of Carlos Amezcua, a career tree trimmer who died when he fell out of the bucket of an aerial lift while trimming trees. Mr. Amezcua was performing his work duties when the leveling chain within the boom broke, causing the bucket to tip and Mr. Amezcua to fall to his death. Read more. CAOC-Backed SB 33 Signed to Prevent Another Wells Fargo-Sized Scandal OCTOBER 2017 On Wednesday, October 4, Governor Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation Senate Bill 33, introduced by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) and co-sponsored by the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). The bill will go into effect Jan. 1, 2018 and will prevent another Wells Fargo-sized scandal by allowing consumers to fight financial institutions in court instead of through secretive arbitration in cases involving bank fraud. Read more. The Recorder Recognizes Two Cases on Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2016 OCTOBER 2017 We are pleased to announce that two of the firm’s cases were selected for inclusion on The Recorder’s California’s Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2016. Doe v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc. was named the 3rd highest product liability award at $14 million, and Raul Zuniga v. Zambini Brothers Scaffolding Company was named the 12th highest mediated settlement at $600,000.e Read more. David L. Winnett Discusses Workers’ Compensation in Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert Article SEPTEMBER 2017 Under the California Labor Code, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and companies that fail to adhere can be ordered to discontinue operations. Writing for Organized Labor’s Ask the Expert, Attorney David L. Winnett discusses what to do if you are injured on the job and your employer does not provide workers’ compensation coverage. Read more. Congratulations to Our MTLA Trial Attorney of the Year Finalists – Craig Peters and David L. Winnett SEPTEMBER 2017 We are pleased to announce Trial Team Leader Craig M. Peters and Attorney David L. Winnett were selected as finalists for the Marin Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) Trial Attorney of the Year Award for their work in obtaining a $14.9 million verdict in the Doe v. Mazda case. Read more. The Veen Firm’s Case Featured in TopVerdict.com’s Top 50 Settlements in California SEPTEMBER 2017 Trial Team Leader Craig Peters and Attorney Kimberly Wong’s case was featured in TopVerdict.com’s Top 50 Settlements in California in 2016 for their $12 million settlement on behalf of a lineman who fell sixty feet when his work positioning belt came over the top of the pole, causing him to fall. Read more. The Veen Firm Sponsors SFTLA’s Women Referring Women Event SEPTEMBER 2017 The Veen Firm proudly sponsored the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association’s Women Referring Women networking event on September 14 th at the Sens Restaurant. Read more. Confidential Mediation Briefs: David L. Winnett Authors Article in Plaintiff Magazine SEPTEMBER 2017 In his Plaintiff magazine article “What Not to Share,” Attorney David L. Winnett discusses the risks of providing confidential mediation briefs to experts and what to do when the other side crosses the line. Read more. ABC10 Reports on The Veen Firm’s Lawsuit Against the Sacramento River Cats AUGUST 2017 As reported by ABC10, Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Clifton Smoot filed a lawsuit on behalf of Alan Whitten and his wife, Nichole, against the Sacramento River Cats Baseball Club for negligence, premises liability and product liability. Whitten was attending a River Cats baseball game when he was struck on the neck by a metal sign used to keep track of strikeouts. Read more. The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Lists Seven Attorneys from The Veen Firm AUGUST 2017 Anthony Label, Kevin Lancaster, Elinor Leary, Andje Medina, Craig Peters, William Veen and David L. Winnett were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 for their plaintiffs’ work in personal injury matters. Read more. Making the Case for Case Development Plans: Kimberly Wong Authors Article in Plaintiff Magazine AUGUST 2017 In her Plaintiff magazine article “Making the Case for Case Development Plans,” Attorney Kimberly Wong discusses the benefits of creating a case development plan as a valuable framework for litigation. Read more. Super Lawyers Recognizes All Twelve Attorneys for 2017 Northern California List; Four Attorneys Named to Top Women’s List & Four Attorneys Named to Top 100 List AUGUST 2017 We are proud to announce that all twelve attorneys at The Veen Firm have been ranked on Super Lawyers Northern California 2017 list, which recognizes only the top five percent of attorneys. Steven Kronenberg, Anthony Label, Kevin Lancaster, Elinor Leary, Craig Peters, Bill Veen and David Winnett were recognized for their work in personal injury matters. Amongst those listed, Anthony Label, Elinor Leary, Craig Peters and Bill Veen notched placement on the Top 100 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list. Elinor Leary was also ranked amongst the Top 50: 2017 Women Northern California Super Lawyers, and Alexandra Hamilton, Andje Medina and Kimberly Wong will be included in the Top Women San Francisco December issue. Read more. Appeal-Democrat Reports on The Veen Firm’s Lawsuit Regarding Tank Explosion AUGUST 2017 As published in Appeal-Democrat, Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Clifton Smoot filed a lawsuit on behalf of Dale Sandell against Triple S Ranches, Inc. for premises liability, product liability and negligence after an above-ground storage tank exploded, resulting in serious injuries. Read more. Alexandra Hamilton, Elinor Leary, Andje Medina and Kimberly Wong Selected to Top Women 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers; Elinor Leary Selected Amongst the Top 50 Women AUGUST 2017 We are pleased to announce that Alexandra Hamilton, Elinor Leary, Andje Medina and Kimberly Wong were selected to Top Women 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list for their work in personal injury. Amongst this list, Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary was ranked on Top 50 Women. All four of our attorneys will be featured in the December San Francisco Magazine issue. Read more. I Heard Backyard Pool Filters Can Explode. Is That True? | Anthony Label Answers in Ask The Expert Article JULY 2017 Yes. Many homeowners have pool filters are not safely manufactured. These filters can explode and cause devastating injuries. Read more. Steven Kronenberg Discusses the Recent Chipotle Outbreak in The Motley Fool Article JULY 2017 In The Motley Fool article “Chipotle Has a Perception Problem, Not a Food Safety Problem,” Attorney Steven Kronenberg discusses Chipotle’s recent closing of a Virginia store due to an outbreak of norovirus. Read more. The Veen Firm Case Featured in San Francisco Chronicle’s Northern California Verdicts Section JULY 2017 Trial Team Leader Craig Peters and Attorney David L. Winnett’s case Doe vs. Mazda was featured in San Francisco Chronicle’s Northern California Verdicts section. The case involved a high-speed traffic collision where a truck ran into Doe’s stopped Mazda Protege, causing the Mazda’s car seatback to collapse and fold in half on impact. This seatback failure caused serious and life-altering injuries to the plaintiff, and the jury returned a verdict in her favor on April 1, 2016 for $14.9 million. Read more. Internet Investigations for Effective Discovery: Alexandra Hamilton Authors Article in California Lawyer JULY 2017 In her California Lawyer article “Internet Investigations for Effective Discovery,” Attorney Alexandra Hamilton discusses the various online resources available to aid attorneys in discovery. For example, in a recent premises liability case, the defendant claimed a defective ramp existed when the defendant purchased the property in the 1970s; however, Google Earth photos revealed that the ramp was absent in satellite pictures before 2008. Read more. David L. Winnett Invited to Serve on the Board of Directors for the Marin School of the Arts Foundation JULY 2017 Attorney David L. Winnett has accepted an invitation to serve on the Board of Directors for the Marin School of the Arts (MSA) Foundation. Read more. Gagging on Gig-Economy Food Delivery: Steven Kronenberg Authors Article in Plaintiff Magazine JULY 2017 In his Plaintiff magazine article “Gagging on Gig-Economy Food Delivery,” Attorney Steven Kronenberg shares his thoughts on gig-economy food delivery companies’ attempts to classify workers as independent contractors and contract out of liability for third-party injuries. The gig-economy also leaves delivery drivers without traditional employment benefits, such as health insurance, overtime pay, and compensation for work-related injuries. Read more. The Veen Firm Trial Team Leaders Included in Best Lawyers® Business Edition JULY 2017 Trial Team Leaders Anthony Label, Elinor Leary and Craig Peters were included in the summer 2017 issue of Best Lawyers® Business Edition for their plaintiffs’ work in personal injury litigation. Read more. Lawsuit Filed: “Strikeout” Sign Falls on Man’s Head, Resulting in Injuries JULY 2017 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Clifton Smoot filed a lawsuit on behalf of Alan Whitten against the Sacramento River Cats Baseball Club for negligence and product liability, alleging that employees of the River Cats Baseball Club were reckless and careless when placing a large metal “K” sign on the strikeout board. The sign fell, striking Alan and injuring him during a game. Read more. The Veen Firm Selected to 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists JULY 2017 Congratulations to attorneys Steven Kronenberg, Anthony Label, Kevin Lancaster, Elinor Leary, Craig Peters, Bill Veen and David Winnett for their inclusion on the 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list for their work in personal injury matters. Additionally, Jeremy Cloyd, Alexandra Hamilton, Andje Medina, Clifton Smoot and Kimberly Wong were selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2017. Read more. Cliff Smoot Named “Outstanding New Lawyer” by SFTLA New Lawyer Division JUNE 2017 We are happy to announce that Attorney Clifton Smoot has been named as an Outstanding New Lawyer by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) New Lawyers Division (NLD). Among his many accomplishments, Cliff was recognized for his outstanding work in the legal community, providing legal students with workshops that outlined different memorization methods to pass the bar. Read more. “I’m Sorry,” Legally Speaking: Cliff Smoot Authors Ask the Expert Article JUNE 2017 Many people interpret “I’m sorry” as the same as admitting fault, but apologies can convey different meanings, from “I’m sorry this happened to you,” to “I’m sorry because the accident was my fault.” In his Organized Labor Ask the Expert article “‘I’m Sorry,’ Legally Speaking,” Attorney Cliff Smoot discusses the complexities of apologies and how they can be used in the courtroom. Read more. Ghost Ship Fire Master Complaint Filed: The Veen Firm Represents Victim’s Mother MAY 2017 As reported by the Los Angeles Times, KGO and others, a master complaint was filed on behalf of the families and victims of the 2016 Oakland “Ghost Ship” warehouse fire that took the lives of 36 individuals. Attorneys worked collaboratively to file the lawsuit on behalf of 19 families against the building’s owner, the primary leaseholder, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and others. Read more. The Veen Firm Supports San Francisco Bike Coalition’s Annual Bike-to-Work Day MAY 2017 Our firm was proud to sponsor the San Francisco Bike Coalition Bike-to-Work Day event today! We had a great time discussing safety tips with fellow bicyclists of all levels, from first-time bike commuters to experienced riders. We even got the opportunity to snap a photo with San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Jane Kim. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our energizer station! Read More When Sorry Isn’t Enough: Clifton Smoot Analyzes Courtroom Apologies for the Advocate MAY 2017 Defendants may offer apologies in court, but plaintiffs’ attorneys should be wary of any attempts by defendants to say “sorry” on the stand. In his Advocate article “Defense Apologies at Trial: Sorry, but That Ship Has Sailed,” Attorney Clifton Smoot explains that almost all courtroom apologies are “sham apologies,” as they lack the five elements that every true apology should include. Read More The Veen Firm Proudly Sponsors San Francisco Bike Coalition’s Bike-to-Work Day APRIL 2017 We are excited to announce our sponsorship with the San Francisco Bike Coalition’s Bike-to-Work Day event taking place on Thursday, May 11. We will be located at the Civic Center Energizer Station from 7:30-9:30AM to pass out free snacks, beverages and giveaways to anyone who pedals by! Read More Keep Calm and Resist: Anthony Label Authors President’s Message in SFTLA’s Trial Lawyer Magazine APRIL 2017 Newly elected President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) and Trial Team Leader Anthony Label authored the President’s Message in Trial Lawyer magazine, discussing new legislation under the current administration, including the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017. Read More Elinor Leary and Andje Medina Featured in Best Lawyers® Women of Influence APRIL 2017 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Andje Medina were named among Best Lawyers® Women of Influence for their plaintiffs’ work in personal injury litigation. Read More Food Quality & Safety Interviews Steven Kronenberg on the New Food Safety Initiatives in China APRIL 2017 China’s recent food scandals have brought to light the country’s serious problems with food safety, which has negatively impacted consumer confidence. However, as discussed by Attorney Steven Kronenberg in Food Quality & Safety’s article “Walmart Invests in Food Safety for China,” new efforts are being made to improve the country’s food safety standards. Read More The Bomb in Your Backyard: Anthony Label Co-Authors Plaintiff Magazine Article APRIL 2017 The Plaintiff magazine article “The Bomb in Your Backyard,” written by Trial Team Leader Anthony Label and Oliver Vallejo of The Vallejo Law Office, discusses the ongoing issues surrounding exploding pool filters, from causing serious injuries such as brain damage and even death, to the inexpensive fixes ignored by industry manufacturers. Read More Sub Rosa on Your Side: Clifton Smoot Authors Article in Plaintiff Magazine APRIL 2017 In his Plaintiff magazine article “Sub Rosa on Your Side: Working with Private Investigators,” Attorney Clifton Smoot interviews two private investigators (PIs) to discuss best practices for attorneys when enlisting their help to develop the facts of a case Read More The Veen Firm Hosts UC Hastings’ Three-Part Seminar Series: How to Start and Build a Successful Firm MARCH 31, 2017 The Veen Firm is proud to host UC Hastings College of Law’s “How to Start and Build a Successful Firm” three-part seminar series led by Shanin Specter, a nationally renowned trial attorney. Over the course of three discussions, Shanin covers the business behind the operation of a law practice, including how to: pick cases, obtain the best cases, grow and build a firm, manage finances and work with other firms to build a reputation. Read More The Veen Firm Attorneys Present at SFTLA’s Ski Seminar MARCH 17, 2017 Four Veen attorneys presented last weekend at the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA) Tahoe Ski Seminar – Jeremy Cloyd, Andje Medina, Clifton Smoot and Kimberly Wong. The event was moderated and co-chaired by Anthony Label. Read More A Primer on Premises Liability: Kimberly Wong Authors Article in California Lawyer MARCH 17, 2017 In her California Lawyer article “A Primer on Premises Liability,” Attorney Kimberly Wong discusses the responsibilities of property ownership, including the significant legal responsibility of property owners and landlords regarding maintenance, repairs and protection of tenants and the public from injury. Read More Congratulations to Our SFTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalists MARCH 13, 2017 The Veen Firm is pleased to announce that it is the first firm in the history of the award, to have two cases among the four finalists for the San Francisco Trial Lawyer Association’s Trial Lawyer of the Year award Read More Kevin Lancaster Honored with SFTLA’s Lifetime Achievement Award MARCH 10, 2017 We are extremely proud to announce that Kevin Lancaster has been recognized for his years of advocacy and obtaining victories on behalf of injured employees, farm laborers, construction workers and undocumented immigrants. After having spent the last three decades at The Veen Firm pioneering issues in civil litigation and workers’ rights, Kevin has been honored with the SFTLA Lifetime Achievement Award. Read More Kimberly Wong Appointed as Chair Elect and Political Chair of the Consumer Attorneys of California’s Diversity Committee MARCH 10, 2017 We are pleased to announce that Kimberly Wong has been appointed to serve as Chair Elect and Political Chair of the Consumer Attorneys of California’s (CAOC) Diversity Committee for 2017. Read More Steven Kronenberg Provides Tips on Preventing Pathogen Outbreaks in Pizza Today Article MARCH 10, 2017 In the Pizza Today article “Keep It Clean,” Attorney Steven Kronenberg provides advice on how to prevent pathogen outbreaks, from effective hand sanitation policies to regularly monitoring food temperature. Read More New Year, New Laws in California: Anthony Label Authors Article in Labor 411 MARCH 6, 2017 In his Labor 411 article “Guns, Carseats, Lane-Splitting, Cell-phones and More: New California Laws You Need to Know,” Trial Team Leader Anthony Label discusses the various new laws that went into effect this year. Read More Labor 411: Ask The Expert | Anthony Label MARCH 1, 2017 Happy New Year, we hope your holidays were safe and enjoyable. A number of new laws went into effect this year that may impact your work and personal life. Remember, employers often refuse to pay for traffic tickets or legal violations, even if you’re on the job. Read More Steven Kronenberg Interviewed by Food Quality & Safety Regarding the Internet of Things FEBRUARY 28, 2017 In the article “Food Industry Unplugged,” Food Quality & Safety interviewed Attorney Steven Kronenberg to discuss the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it pertains to the food industry. IoT connects the Internet to devices such as ovens and refrigerators, which allows food industry employees to record and monitor data. Read More Lawsuit Filed: Liftgate Falls on Employee’s Foot, Resulting in Multiple Fracturesy FEBRUARY 27, 2017 Elinor Leary and Clifton Smoot filed a lawsuit on behalf of Carlos Perezdeleon and his wife Elizabeth against Rush Truck Leasing and Maxon Lift Corporation for negligence, product liability and loss of consortium. The lawsuit alleges that Maxon Lift Corporation designed and manufactured a defective liftgate that was hazardous, and that Rush Truck Leasing failed to maintain the liftgate in a reasonably safe condition and failed to warn the plaintiff that the liftgate was not functioning. The liftgate fell on Carlos’ foot, crushing it. Read More Craig Peters and Steven Kronenberg Quoted in Food Dive Discussing Issues with the Gig Economy FEBRUARY 24, 2017 In the article “The Gig Economy: Exciting Opportunities, Substantial Risk for Food Manufacturers,” Food Dive interviews Trial Team Leader Craig Peters and Attorney Steven Kronenberg on issues with the gig economy, including economic safety, product quality and employee safety. Read More The Veen Firm Named to San Francisco Business Times Top Law Firms List in the Greater Bay Area FEBRUARY 9, 2017 As California’s leading personal injury law firm for more than 40 years, we are pleased to announce our inclusion on the 2017 San Francisco Business Times Top Law Firms list in the Greater Bay Area. Read More Four Veen Attorneys Present at the 2017 Western Trial Lawyers Association Winter Conference FEBRUARY 7, 2017 Founder William Veen and Attorneys Craig Peters, Anthony Label and Andje Medina present at the Western Trial Lawyers Association’s (WTLA) Winter Conference, held at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado from February 2-4. Read More The Veen Firm Files Complaint Against Whole Foods, Potrero Homeowners Association, and R. I. & 17TH, LLC for Hazardous Alarm System that Impaired a Man’s Hearing JANUARY 24, 2017 Trial Team Leader Craig Peters, along with members of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), recently traveled to Morocco to attend the opening ceremony of a new dormitory at Berber School, located at the base of the Atlas Mountains. Read More The Veen Firm Files Lawsuit: Maintenance Throws Air Conditioner Fan & Motor Off Rooftop, Severely Injuring Resident JANUARY 20, 2017 Trial Team Leader Elinor Leary and Attorney Alexandra Hamilton filed a lawsuit on behalf of Viktor Fedchuk for negligence against PSP Property Maintenance, whose employee allegedly threw a 20-pound industrial fan/motor from the rooftop, striking Viktor in the head and causing severe injuries. The lawsuit states that during the repair of a rooftop air conditioner, a PSP Property Maintenance employee recklessly threw the industrial fan/motor from the rooftop instead of safely lowering it to the ground. The industrial fan/motor landed on Viktor’s head 25 feet below and resulted in serious head and neck injuries, which could have been prevented had the facility simply taken the proper steps to safely dispose of the air conditioning unit. Read More Article by Kimberly Wong Published in April Edition of Plaintiff Magazine APRIL 2019 Kimberly Wong’s article titled “Investigation and Written Discovery in Roadway Design Cases” was published in this month’s edition of Plaintiff Magazine. Read more Practice Areas Construction Accidents Workplace Injuries Accidents Dangerous Property Defective Products Food Safety News Elinor Leary joins distinguished judges and seasoned trial lawyers as invited faculty for BASF’s “Women in Trial Training” Read more Eight Veen attorneys selected for inclusion to the list of 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers Read more The Veen Firm Congratulates Marian Wright Edelman and honors her commitment to the fight for social justice. 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