Premises liability is a major branch of personal injury law. Marcus has had substantial case and trial experience handling these cases since the beginning of his career. The bulk of these cases fall into three categories. First, Marcus has won precedent-setting drowning and swimming-related cases involving the negligence of third parties and the government. Second, he has handled building collapse and construction and design related claims. Third, he has substantial experience litigating and trying premises liability for criminal attack cases. In addition to his own practice, Marcus has helped colleagues with premises liability claims prepare for their own cases through his trial consulting practice: TrialFocus.
Premises Liability 101: A Practical Guide to Recovering Full Compensation - In this short guide we’ll review the basics of how premises liability cases are analyzed, including the typical claims made and most common defenses. Read more or download the eBook. Continue Reading
Court Decision Underscores Importance of Requesting Surveillance Tapes - A recent decision out of the Florida Second District Court of Appeal underscores the importance of requests for surveillance tapes – a piece of evidence that could prove invaluable in a criminal attack case. Continue Reading
Suit Alleges Starwood Hotels Negligently Allowed Sexual Assault to Occur - On Monday attorney Gloria Allred filed suit in a New York federal court alleging that Starwood Hotel’s negligence lead to a sexual assault on a hotel guest in Helsinki, Finland. Her client, a former investment banker, claimed she was sexually assaulted after a hotel desk clerk gave a copy of her room key to a… Continue Reading