Chaffin Luhana LLP

Attorney

• Navigate all phases of mass tort litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and bellwether/trial preparation.
• Assist, and lead (depending on experience) in discovery efforts, including identifying key documents, assisting with and deposing witnesses, and preparing discovery responses.
• Assist with and conduct and defend depositions (fact and expert).
• Draft pleadings, motions (including dispositive and evidentiary motions), discovery requests/responses, fact sheets, and other critical mass tort litigation documents.
• Work closely with expert witnesses – from vetting to preparation.
• Participate in trial preparation, including theme development, witness outlines, exhibits, and pretrial filings.
• Assist in courtroom trial work, depending on experience.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on high-level strategy and execution.
• Capacity to manage complex legal matters both independently and as part of a team.

Mass Tort Associate Attorney

Paralegal

• Maintain proactive communication with clients, providing updates and gathering information as the case progresses.
• Prepare clients for statements, depositions, medical appointments, and other key events.
• Assist clients in understanding treatment expectations, documentation needs, and next steps.
• Request, track, and organize medical records and bills from healthcare providers.
• Summarize or review medical information to support case development and demand preparation.
• Monitor client treatment status and ensure the legal team is informed of important changes or upcoming appointments.
• Identify, track, and manage liens, insurance coverage, medical payments, and related financial aspects of the case.
• Communicate with lien holders, insurers, and third-party vendors to obtain documentation and resolve outstanding issues.
• Assist in assembling information for settlement packages, including medical summaries, wage information, and supporting evidence.
• Prepare and organize materials for attorney review prior to negotiation.
• Draft routine legal documents such as discovery responses, correspondence, and case outlines.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case information within the firm’s case management system.

Mass Tort Associate Attorney

Personal Injury Paralegal