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Steven M. Sweat is the founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, a plaintiff-side personal injury and wrongful death firm based in Los Angeles, California. With more than 30 years of experience exclusively representing injured individuals and the families of wrongful death victims, Steven has dedicated his entire legal career to fighting for those harmed by the negligence of others — never representing insurance companies or corporate defendants. Steven's firm handles a wide range of serious injury cases, including automobile and motorcycle collisions, truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, premises liability, pedestrian accidents, rideshare crashes, and wrongful death claims throughout California. All cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless compensation is recovered. Recognized consistently as one of California's top personal injury attorneys, Steven holds an Avvo 10.0 "Superb" rating, has been named to the Super Lawyers list every year since 2012, and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), and the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Beyond the courtroom, Steven is committed to educating the public about their legal rights. He publishes regularly on victimslawyer.com and the California Accident Attorneys Blog, produces legal educational content on his YouTube channel (@InjuryLawyerSteveSweat), and has contributed to national legal publications including the National Law Review.

Paul is an aviation travel expert and travel writer and the founder of MrPlaneGuy.com, a blog focused on airport lounges, airline loyalty programmes, and helping travellers unlock luxury travel for less. Before becoming a travel writer, Paul worked behind the scenes in the aviation industry, including roles as long-haul cabin crew, a flight dispatcher, and a delay manager at a major London airport. This operational experience gives him a unique insider perspective on how airlines and airports really work, from flight disruptions and scheduling to the passenger experience. Through his writing, Paul shares practical insights on airport lounges, airline upgrades, Avios and frequent-flyer programmes, and how travellers can access premium travel experiences without paying business class prices. His work focuses on helping everyday travellers fly smarter, avoid common airport pitfalls, and get more value from their journeys.

I’m an attorney focused on federal sector employment law and military service employment protections. I represent federal employees and applicants in EEO matters (discrimination, retaliation, harassment), Rehabilitation Act reasonable accommodation, MSPB adverse action/performance appeals, OSC whistleblower cases, and USERRA (Guard/Reserve) rights. Reporters use me for clear, on-record explanations that turn dense rules into plain English, with practical examples and cites you can verify. I’m available for quick quotes, deeper background, or walking through timelines and decision trees. I also have 6+ years experience litigating employment defense on behalf of the U.S. Government through three presidential administrations. I also track government-wide workforce policy from OPM and OMB—telework/RTO directives, performance management (PIPs), suitability/fitness, locality pay/duty station questions, RIF/realignments, and hiring authorities—so I can connect individual cases to system level changes. On the aviation side, I help pilots and operators navigate FAA and NTSB issues, aircraft purchase/sale pitfalls, and certificate or enforcement matters. Selected story angles I can speak to: - Federal EEO 101 (and what most sources miss): counseling vs. complaint, acceptance/dismissal, investigations, and remedies—plus how deadlines quietly decide outcomes. - Reasonable accommodation in mission critical roles: light duty, telework, medical documentation, “undue hardship,” and how to avoid retaliatory optics. - MSPB after the backlog era: appeal rights, probationary myths, settlement dynamics, and fee-shifting realities. - Whistleblower cases & PPPs: what counts as protected disclosure, typical retaliation patterns, and OSC vs. agency IG pathways. - USERRA: reemployment after orders, seniority/benefits accrual, scheduling drill/AT, and common agency missteps. - Telework/RTO as a legal and policy question: duty station, locality pay, reasonable accommodation intersections, and how agencies document “business need.” - Managing out via PIPs: when a PIP is pretext, how performance elements are written, and the evidence agencies actually need. - Suitability/fitness and (separately) security clearance issues: the boundary with EEO rights and what employees should document from day one. - Remedies and real timelines: back pay, comp damages caps, attorney fees, and why “day in court” usually means ADR or settlement.

Research Credentials: - Senior Teaching Fellow, Bond University Fellow at Centre for Space, Cyberspace and Data Law - Fellow at Institute of Space Law and Ethics, For All Moonkind - Affiliate at Royal Aeronautical Society - Previous research at European Space Agency and United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs Gregory Radisic is a lawyer (Barrister & Solicitor) and lecturer specializing in outer space law, regulatory law, and emerging technologies. He has extensive experience completing complex legal and policy projects for senior leadership at international organizations and governments, including at the United Nations and European Space Agency. Gregory has been recognized for his extensive advocacy and pro bono work in public international law, receiving the King Charles II Coronation Medal from the Government of Canada for his "outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada”. Gregory is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Bond University and a Fellow of the Australian Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law (CSCDL), an research centre studying the legal and governance challenges at the intersection of space, cyberspace, and data. Gregory is also a Fellow at the For All Moonkind Institute of Space Law and Ethics, where he has delivered presentations before the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space on the protection of lunar heritage sites. He has published and presented extensively on emerging space law issues including lunar heritage protection, asteroid resource utilization, megaconstellations, constitutional protections for dark skies, orbital regulation, and the intersection of securities law with technological innovation.

William Berg is a securities expert at DayTrading.com with more than 20 years of experience reviewing brokers, trading platforms and the rules that sit behind them. With a legal and financial background, he has audited countless brokers and investigated thousands of trading scams and clone firms, giving him a sharp eye for what separates a trustworthy platform from a costly mistake. William holds an LL.M. from the Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law, where he focused on securities law and international trade. He later studied at Moscow State University, adding to a background that blends law, business administration and cross border finance. That mix gives him a solid grip on both the legal fine print and the real world mechanics of online trading. Before and alongside his editorial work, William consulted on IPOs in the Nordic market, worked with fintech startups in payments and point of sale systems, and provided localization for leading forex trading software. He has also spent years as a writer and fact checker for financial publications, using that experience to test brokers, compare trading tools and explain complicated topics without turning them into legal soup. As an active market participant, William has placed thousands of private and test trades across forex, CFDs, options and stocks, while testing different trading platforms and apps. His practical experience, paired with a deep knowledge of securities law and broker regulation, makes him well placed to comment on broker safety, platform quality, trading risks and the standards traders should expect before putting money on the line.

Jason Turchin is a national victim's rights attorney with more than 23 years of experience representing individuals and families in complex personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, life insurance, cruise ship injury, and consumer protection matters. He has handled thousands of claims involving motor vehicle accidents, defective products, catastrophic injuries, insurance disputes, and dangerous consumer products, giving him firsthand insight into the legal and practical issues that affect victims nationwide. Jason is frequently sought for commentary on breaking legal and consumer safety news, including product recalls, automotive defects, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence and liability, cruise passenger rights, insurance claim denials, wrongful death litigation, premises liability, and emerging trends in personal injury law. He filed one of the early lawsuits involving Takata airbags, which became part of the largest automotive recall in U.S. history affecting more than 80 million vehicles. He also authored Automotive Product Liability for Self-Driving Vehicles, published by Westlaw Journal – Automotive, and has studied autonomous vehicle liability and AI-related legal issues for more than a decade. Beyond litigation, Jason closely follows developments involving the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NHTSA investigations, FDA safety communications, product recalls, and emerging technologies that may create new legal risks for consumers. He regularly analyzes how engineering decisions, patents, government investigations, and safety standards intersect with product liability litigation. Jason has been interviewed or quoted by national and international media, including CNN, CBS News, Bloomberg, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsweek, NBC, Rolling Stone, and numerous other national and local television and print outlets. He is known for translating complex legal issues into practical, understandable guidance for consumers and journalists alike. Journalists frequently contact Jason for timely commentary on: Product recalls and consumer safety Autonomous vehicles, AI, and automotive liability Personal injury and wrongful death Insurance claim denials and life insurance disputes Cruise ship injuries and passenger rights Dangerous products and product liability litigation Litigation trends, mass torts, and consumer protection

Nisan Zaghi is an Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys whose practice is dedicated to protecting consumers from credit-reporting errors, unfair debt-collection practices, and background-check inaccuracies under statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Before joining the firm, he sharpened his litigation skills at a boutique patent-litigation practice and later represented individuals in consumer-protection cases, gaining a valuable mix of technical insight and client-focused strategy. Nisan is motivated by the belief that businesses must be held accountable when they cut corners or defraud everyday people. Restoring a client’s reputation - and often their livelihood - gives him genuine professional satisfaction. To deliver the best possible client experience, he stays readily available, answers questions promptly, and keeps each client fully informed as their case unfolds. He earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law on a substantial scholarship and holds a B.S. in Biology from Brooklyn College, where research-heavy coursework honed the analytical mindset he brings to complex credit-report disputes. Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, he is positioned to litigate most consumer-protection claims arising in the Northeast. Nisan is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, staying current on developments in consumer law and collaborating with advocates across the state. Outside the office, Nisan enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending quality time with his wife and children - pursuits that keep him grounded and energized for his clients’ battles.

W. Scott Hanken is a Springfield, Illinois criminal defense and DUI attorney with 37 years of legal experience, including service as a former Sangamon County Assistant State’s Attorney. I was born in and have remained a lifelong resident of Springfield, Illinois. I attended Griffin High School and completed my undergraduate degree at Marquette University. While growing up, I had frequent interaction with local attorneys and judges, which played a large role in my decision to pursue a career as an attorney. I attended Creighton University School of Law and earned my Juris Doctor in 1989. After law school, I served as a legal clerk and intern at several firms in Omaha and completed a 711 internship in the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office, which led to my appointment as an Assistant State’s Attorney. As a former prosecutor, I tried a wide range of criminal, traffic, and DUI cases and developed the skills needed to navigate the criminal justice system from both sides. I entered private practice in 1990, and my work has centered on criminal, traffic, and DUI defense ever since. Over 37 years of practice, I have defended cases ranging from routine traffic matters to capital murder charges. My goal in every case is the same: to listen, communicate, and provide the strongest possible defense for clients facing criminal charges. Education Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska - J.D. - 1989 Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - B.A. - 1985 Honors: Political Science Bar Associations Capital Litigation Trial Bar Association, Member Member Since: 2004 - current Illinois State Bar Association, Member Member Since: 1989 - current Sangamon County Bar Association, Member Member Since: 1989 - current Sangamon Country Bar Association, President Member Since: 2004 - 2005 Sangamon Country Defense Bar Association, President Member Since: 1993 - 2005 Sangamon Country Bar Association, Director Member Since: 1992 - 1993 Sangamon Country Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, President Member Since: 1990 - 1991 American Association for Justice, Member Member Since: 1991 The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member Member Since: 1990 Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member Member Since: 1990 Past Positions Attorney/Partner at Rabin, Myers & Hanken, P.C., 1996 to 2011 Public Defender at Sangamon County Public Defender, 1997 to 1999 Associate at Long, Morris, Myers and Rabin, P.C., 1994 to 1996 Associate at Pfeifer & Kelty, P.C., 1990 to 1994 Assistant State's Attorney at Sangamon County State's Attorney Office, 1989 to 1990 Certified Legal Specialties Capital Litigation Trial Bar Association, Capital Litigation Bar, 2004 Classes & Seminars Gaining The Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases, NBI, 2009 Aggravated DUI - Resent Developments, ICLE, 2008 Published Works Gaining the Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases, Attorney Continuing Legal Education, 2009 Current Employment Position Solo Practitioner Honors Super Lawyer - DUI/Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers, 2007 Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Superb 10.0 Rating, Avvo, 2010-2014 Avvo Lawyers Rating 10, Avvo, 2011 Client's Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo, 2012 Top Contributor - Criminal Defense, Avvo, 2013 Top 200 DUI Attorneys - Illinois (National Advocacy for DUI Defense), 2013 Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers - Illinois (American Society of Legal Advocates), 2014 Avvo Rated 10 Superb, Avvo, 2014 Superior DUI Attorney (National Advocacy for DUI Defense), 2016 Ten Best Attorneys - Criminal Defense (American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys), 2016 Best DUI Attorney - Top Rated, Expert Network Distinguished Lawyer, 2017 Ten Best Attorneys - Criminal Defense (American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys), 2017 Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo, 2017 Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2018 America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry, 2018 Three Best Rated - 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Thank you for visiting my profile. I would be glad to speak with you as a source. I am a Virginia-based attorney and founder of Lugar Law, specializing in high-profile cases involving personal injury, consumer rights, and criminal defense. She brings international legal experience, published thought leadership, and recognized courtroom strategy to her commentary. Cerid is available to provide timely insights on legal news and evolving jurisprudence.

Legal researcher and advisor with 18 years of experience in U.S. and Canadian immigration law, administrative and public law, and corporate and commercial matters. LLM, George Mason University — Antonin Scalia Law School. Published peer-reviewed researcher in international law journals covering access to justice, immigration frameworks, and cross-border legal systems. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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I'm a trial attorney in Georgia. My practice is personal injury and daycare abuse, but the cases I handle have made me functionally fluent in healthcare pricing, how medical bills are constructed, what insurers actually pay versus what providers charge, and who absorbs the cost of treatment. Healthcare pricing in America is opaque by design and I'm passionate about increasing transparency in that arena. The legal system is one of the few places where that pricing gets tested regularly. I negotiate medical liens, challenge inflated billing, investigate billing schemes and deal with the gap between what a hospital charges and what insurance reimburses. Georgia's recent tort reform is making this worse. New legislation addressed a real problem with a hammer rather than a scalpel and underserved communities with limited access to healthcare are paying the price. I built First Counsel, a plain-language legal education resource explaining how medical billing, insurance, and the legal process actually interact. It also helps parents check whether a daycare is safe using publicly available inspection data. I wanted to provide an outlet for information that's usually buried in legalese, behind a consultation wall, or full of sales funnels. I'm available to comment on healthcare pricing and transparency, medical billing practices, rising insurance and healthcare costs, advice to consumers on how to reduce medical costs, liens and subrogation, Georgia tort reform, and civil litigation.

I work with SaaS and tech companies to leverage AI governance and privacy law as a business advantage. I am the founder of AMBART LAW, a New York-based law firm that focuses on AI Counseling, Data Privacy Law, Art Law, and IP Law (Copyright and Trademark). We provide fractional general counsel services to SaaS, Consumer Tech, and DTC startups (usually Series B and C). I am a Member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and have earned the designation of Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP) and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). I am a co-chair of IAPP's New York KnowledgeNet Chapter. I am also a charter member of Women in AI Governance, and lead the global chapter for Fractional GCs in AI Governance. I have been quoted in the New York Times, Bloomberg Law, Business Insider, Reader's Digest, Law360, Forbes, and others. For fun, I love to collect contemporary art, and I am the founder of QAMI JAN, a homeware accessories brand that taps into ancient Armenian cultural heritage to create contemporary design. Previously, I was the founder of ORIGEN, an art-tech startup that focused on art collector behavior. Finally, I serve as General Counsel for ZUVIC, a civil and environmental engineering firm based in Connecticut, servicing New England.

Attorney Matthew Weidner has been a passionate consumer warrior for nearly 3 decades. He's been featured in press around the world on a wide range of consumer/legal related topics. He's been profiled in New York Times Best Selling Books, and has been regularly quoted in Wall Street Journal, New York Times and the like. He has an active social media presence and has one of the most popular legal YouTube Channels with nearly 500,000 viewer counts. He operates a professional grade studio and is available for immediate appearances.

With over 15 years of experience as an Internet Entrepreneur and a law degree and license, I bring a unique combination of skills and knowledge to the online business space.

David Pinkhasov is an Associate Attorney of Consumer Attorneys. David is admitted in Courts of the State of New York and Florida. David received his J.D. from Hofstra University Law School in 2021. While attending Hofstra, David interned at the Medical Legal Partnership Clinic, where he assisted in addressing clients’ legal needs impacting their health and well-being, such as income and housing. David also interned at the Nassau County Bar Association Mortgage Foreclosure Pro Bono Project, which was geared towards providing limited representation in court mandated conferences to any Nassau County resident facing foreclosure. In addition, David co-mediated custody and visitation disputes, divorce, and other family matters as a student mediator for Hofstra’s Family Law Mediation Clinic. After graduating law school, David served as an attorney for a Real Estate law firm where he guided clients through transactions ranging from intricate leasing agreements to large-scale property acquisitions. David brings a unique blend of legal experience and approachability to every case.

Austin Goman is a dedicated lawyer with years of experience handling complex legal matters in business, corporate, and international law. Austin Goman currently serves as the Managing Counsel at Asher Goman Law, where he advises clients in Washington, DC, and Massachusetts on a wide range of legal and strategic issues. Alongside his legal career, Austin serves as President of the Future Africa Strategic Initiatives Institute (FASII). Through this role, he leads projects that promote economic growth, good governance, and stronger partnerships across Africa. He has worked closely with several African regional businesses and governments to help secure project funding from international financiers, supporting sustainable development and strategic growth across the continent. Earlier in his career, Austin worked with respected firms such as Fidelity Law Firm in Maryland and Benjamin Whitfield Jr. & Associates in Michigan. His education includes a Juris Doctor in Law, a Master’s in Business Administration, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing, giving him a strong balance of legal and business insight. Austin is licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, several U.S. Courts of Appeals, and District Courts in Michigan, Washington, and Massachusetts. He is also an active member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar, and national organizations such as the American Trial Lawyers Association and the American Federal Lawyers Association. He has been invited to speak on topics including Global-Africa Economic Politics, The Modern African Point of View, and The Role of Africa in Global Participation.

New York admitted attorney who began his legal career at a New York City District Attorney's Office and later built a government-facing career working across local, state, and federal partners. He served as Deputy Director of Government Relations at a national nonprofit, coordinating across more than 35 internal teams and external stakeholders to build an outreach strategy that helped take pilot programs from early-stage concepts to city and statewide scale. He brings a practical, implementation-focused approach that connects law, policy, and government process to operational execution. He is also a contributor on WBUR (NPR)'s investigative podcast Beyond All Repair, which won the 2025 Ambie for Best True Crime Podcast and was named among Vulture's best podcasts of 2024.

Titus T. Nichols is a trial attorney and founder of Nichols Injury Law, P.C., representing victims in serious personal-injury and civil cases across Georgia and states across the nation He is serves in the U.S. Army as a Judge Advocate General or JAG Officer. Prior to being a Plaintiff attorney, Titus served as an Assistant District Attorney where he focused on Violent Crimes. He combines courtroom experience and military discipline to provide insight on legal strategy, leadership, and justice for working families and veterans.

Nationally recognized and sought after Houston employment law attorney Jacqueline Armstrong is the founding attorney of Armstrong Associates, an employment law firm which has been protecting the rights of employees for over 30 years. Jacqueline and her associates represent employees and never the employer. Attorney Armstrong has an exceptional depth of experience and winning track record in all areas of employment law including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, employment contracts and non-compete agreements, executive compensation & litigation, wrongful termination, whistleblower law, unpaid and underpaid wage claims, and all variations of employment law litigation. Jacqueline is proud of the exclusive team of seasoned lawyers she has at her side and ready to serve her clients. When you work with Attorney Armstrong, rest assured the best available legal team will be representing you in negotiations and when necessary, in trial. Jacqueline has fought many big companies and won on behalf of her clients. She has taken on national chains, large oil & gas companies, government officials, and more. She collaborated with a top-notch legal team to bring Chipotle to justice for allowing a culture where managers were preying on young female employees. She took on a County judge in Texas and obtained an $850,000 judgment. Jacqueline is compassionate and tough and fights tirelessly to preserve her clients’ dignity, reputation, and financial stability. Her passion is helping those in need and getting them the justice they deserve. Jacqueline has been included in the Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters every year since 2019. This exclusive designation is based upon peer nominations and evaluations, experience, and achievements on behalf of her clients. Only 5% of all licensed attorneys in the state of Texas are named to the list each year.