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📣 It's official! Sydney Stankovich has been sworn in and begins her legal career as an Associate in KPD's Farmington Hills, Michigan office. Sydney's commitment to the law and her dedication to serving clients make her an invaluable addition to our team. Please join us in congratulating her on this milestone. 📷 Also pictured: Erik Stein, Shareholder #congratulations #Michigan #kpdlaw #defenselitigation

👏 Congratulations to Gregory Glen and Amanda Eggemeyer McCubbin in their most recent trial win out of Cook County, Illinois. KPD was called to parachute-in on this slip and fall case, where the plaintiff alleged a defective sidewalk, allowing water to accumulate and freeze overnight. While walking her dog, the plaintiff slipped and fell, sustaining injuries. Plaintiff's counsel demanded more than $3 million for pain and suffering, loss of normal life, and emotional distress. After listening to experts, witnesses, and examinations in this three-day trial, the jury awarded the plaintiff under $600,000. A successful outcome for our trial team!

We are proud to partner with Marion County Bar Association on the Kuykendall-Conn Gala this year.

Meet Lisa Howard, one of our incredible paralegals. In honor of #NationalParalegalDay, we met with Lisa to discuss her role here at KPD and what she loves the most about her career. Happy National Paralegal Day to all of our paralegals! From the attention to detail to keeping files and trials running smoothly, you are the backbone of our firm and we appreciate you! 👏

Paralegal Spotlight: Sherry Hafeman is a paralegal in our Wisconsin office. She started as a legal assistant and has been at Kopka Pinkus Dolin for just over two years. She states, "I love that everyday my job brings new challenges to tackle and no case is the same. The management at KPD is supportive and willing to listen to new thoughts and ideas." #hiring #paralegal #kpdlaw #nationalparalegalday #wisconsin

We are fortunate to build partnerships with companies and organizations that share our goals of risk management. Robert Kopka joined Jeffery Sallet (of EY), Chief Leo Schmitz (of Cook County Sheriff's Department), and General Kwame Raoul (Attorney General of the State of Illinois) at the WTW (formerly Liazon) Conference to discuss the critical issue of retail theft and strategies for mitigating risk. Collaborating with like-minded professionals helps us drive meaningful solutions. Special thanks to WTW and to our esteemed panelists. #wtw #riskmanagement #kpdlaw #2024conference

Congratulations to Caylee Hamilton, J.D., who recently passed the Indiana Bar and is officially sworn in as an attorney! After years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, you've reached this incredible milestone in your legal career. We can't wait to see all the great work you'll do!⭐

"Culture is the secret sauce that makes a workplace work. It's the lifeblood of an organization; it's the vibe when I come into the office everyday." - KPD Attorney Be a part of our culture and our vibe! We are hiring!

🛌 Our Crown Point, Indiana and Lexington, Kentucky offices collected sheets, comforters, and other linens this month to donate to Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The not-for-profit is dedicated to building beds and providing a comfortable place to sleep for children in need across the nation. 💕 Get involved by donating or volunteering: www.shpbeds.org #communitysupport #helpingchildren #kpdcares #kpdlaw

A huge shoutout to our very own Raed Abboo, Partner at our Farmington Hills, Michigan office, for his recent successes in Oakland County and Wayne County Circuit Courts. In a recent case, the plaintiff alleged negligence and breach of duty, attempting to hold our clients accountable for the criminal actions of a third party, despite the absence of any foreseeable imminent threat to the Plaintiff before the incident. Raed compellingly argued that the high standard applied in these cases is grounded in public policy, which aims to encourage businesses to establish themselves in underserved communities. Imposing excessive liability on merchants and landlords would contradict this policy, ultimately harming the very communities that need these businesses the most. The judge concurred, acknowledging the lack of foreseeability and affirming that our clients could not have predicted or controlled the criminal conduct. The court also agreed that the merchant acted appropriately by immediately involving the police upon becoming aware of the threat. The outcome? All counts were dismissed with prejudice. Earlier this month, Raed took on another challenging case involving an unlicensed and uninsured driver of an unlawfully taken vehicle who caused an accident. Once again, Raed's legal research finding precedent that disqualified the plaintiff on multiple grounds, as well as his strong stance on public policy, prevailed. Raed argued that rewarding reckless behavior by such drivers who could harm our loved ones when on the road would set a dangerous precedent. The court sided with Raed’s arguments, leading to a complete dismissal of all claims, saving our client hundreds of thousands of dollars. Congratulations to Raed and our happy clients!  #kpdlaw #Michigan #legaldefense #attorneysatlaw #victory