Articles From Josephine Shane

A Refresher on Personal Injury Settlements for Minors By Josephine Shane Young Lawyers Division, May 2026 Resolving a personal injury settlement for an adult client is usually very straightforward. However, for individuals under 18 years old involved in a personal injury matter, additional steps are required to ensure the minor’s settlement is fair and reasonable, which means court approval must be obtained.
Limits on Disclosure of Client Records After Resolution of the Case By Josephine Shane Mental Health Law, January 2023 A summary and analysis of appellate opinion Doe v. Burke Wise Morrissey & Kaveny, LLC.

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