Podcast

Settlement Nation Episode 2: Grant Lawson

This episode of Settlement Nation is a discussion with plaintiff attorney Grant Lawson, a partner with the Metier Law Firm and ...

Podcast

Settlement Nation Episode 1: Michael Upchurch

The Independent Life team is excited to introduce our new podcast, Settlement Nation! In our inaugural episode, co-host, Chris ...

Attorney Resources

Revisiting the Grillo Case

The Christina Grillo medical malpractice case reached a $2,500,000 settlement in Texas in 1990 – thirty years ago. Why is the ...

Female Fridays

Taking Control of Your Future with Wealth and Legacy Planning

Although female plaintiff attorneys continue to gain valuable recognition both in and out of the courtroom, many feel intimidated ...

Attorney Resources

Free Download: Attorney Fee Checklist

Plaintiff attorneys, this blog post is for you. You take care of your clients, but who's taking care of your business? Believe it ...

Knowledge Network

Structured Settlements for Minors

When a personal injury case involves a minor, structured settlements are frequently considered the best choice for a settlement ...

Industry News

The Gargan Case: Is the U.S. Government a Victim or a Perpetrator?

The United States Department of Justice announced last week that Joseph E. Gargan, a scion of the Kennedy family and former Chief ...

Plaintiff Resources

Reconfirming the Case for Structured Settlements

The Wall Street Journal published an article on June 12, 2020 highlighting a fundamental reason why structured settlements are ...

E-Book

Free Download: 4 Reasons to Consider a Structured Settlement

Thank you for your interest in our e-book, "4 Reasons to Consider a Structured Settlement." We understand that people rarely have ...

E-Book

Misconceptions Attorneys Have About Structured Settlements

Thank you for your interest in our e-book. Our goal is to help dispel any misconceptions attorneys may have about structured ...

Attorney Resources

The Keys to Success for Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts

What are the keys to success for nation's leading personal injury trial attorneys – those elite plaintiff attorneys who ...

Plaintiff Resources

How to Protect Your Settlement for Life

Structured settlements offer many benefits compared to a lump sum settlement. One of the most important advantages is the option ...

Knowledge Network

What's the Difference Between Qualified vs. Non-Qualified Settlements?

What is the difference between a “qualified” structured settlement and a “non-qualified” structured settlement?

Knowledge Network

Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments Book Release 67

Since it was first published in 1986, "Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments" (S2P2J), has provided structured ...

Plaintiff Resources

How Can Public Benefits Supplement Your Structured Settlement?

One of the first steps every personal injury plaintiff should take following an accident, with the assistance of your attorney or ...

Attorney Resources

5 Things Every Attorney Should Know About Structuring Attorney Fees

Most plaintiff attorneys have a fundamental understanding about structured settlements and the benefits structured settlements ...

Attorney Resources

3 Tips for Preparing a Mediation involving Structured Settlements

From a structured settlement perspective, whenever a plaintiff attorney is preparing for a mediation involving various tort and ...

Plaintiff Resources

What is a Structured Settlement Consultant and Why Do You Need One?

According to the National Structured Settlement Trade Association, “Structured settlement consultants are available to discuss ...

Structured Settlements

Book Review: What You Can Expect When Expecting a Settlement

Assuming you are a professional structured settlement consultant and/or settlement planner, what is the first advice you ...

Attorney Resources

Responsibilities of Plaintiff Counsel in Structured Settlements

As the Mraz case demonstrates, even the most successful and sophisticated trial attorneys aren’t always familiar enough with ...

Knowledge Network

What is a Qualified Settlement Fund?

IRC 468B Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs) provide plaintiff attorneys and their clients with important advantages as a ...

Company News

AAJ Winter Convention 2020

The 2020 conference schedule has now begun!

Industry News

Industry Education, Federal Laws and Regulations

Since its formation more than 25 years ago, one of the defining characteristics of the National Structured Settlement Trade ...

The Mraz Case

The Mraz Case

Author Patrick Hindert recently spoke with Mark Wahlstrom on the Speaking of Justice podcast regarding this case, listen to the ...

Knowledge Network

Settlement Trusts & Structured Settlements

One of the defining differences between the “Claim Management” and the “Settlement Planning” structured settlement business ...

Structured Settlements

Settlement Trusts + Structured Settlements = Settlement Planning?

Once considered a competitive product, most structured settlement professionals and settlement planners now view settlement ...

What is the ABLE Act?

Known as the “Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014,” the