Monday, July 9, 2007 at 9:28PM Coral Gables, FL (July 9, 2007) – Attorney Douglas J. McCarron of The Haggard Law Firm and his wife Becky welcomed a son, John Curtis "Jack" McCarron on Thursday, June 28 at 3:36 PM. Jack was named after his grandfather and great grandfather and weighed seven pounds eight ounces at the time he was born.
Our congratulations, best wishes and love to the entire McCarron family.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 9:29PM Coral Gables, FL (July 3, 2007) – Michael A. Haggard, partner at The Haggard Law Firm, was recently elected to the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundations National Board of Trustees. Polycystic kidney disease ( PKD) runs in his family; Michael’s late mother died from PKD complications and Michael has also been diagnosed with the disease.
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is one of the world’s top three most common, life-threatening genetic diseases and affects people equally regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, geography or income level. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates 600,000 Americans suffer from PKD. Though the disease is not well known in the U.S., PKD affects more American’s than the combined number of those suffering from Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia and Huntington’s disease!.
Because PKD is dominantly inherited and does not skip a generation, Michael’s efforts as a PKD Foundation board member focus on strategic initiatives in resource development, advocacy and patient education/empowerment – all of which are designed to conquer PKD and prevent it from affecting future generations of his family and 12.5 million people, worldwide, who have PKD.
The PKD Foundation was established in 1982 and is the only organization, worldwide, solely devoted to programs of biomedical research, patient education, public awareness and advocacy focused on finding a treatment and cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and improving the care and treatment of those it affects. In FY 2008, the PKD Foundation will fund more than $4 million in vital PKD research and lobby the federal government for in excess of $30 million more.
Haggard concentrates his trial practice in personal injury litigation specializing in pool drownings, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Currently, Michael Haggard serves as the Treasurer of the Florida Justice Association. Haggard’s other achievements include serving as past president of the Miami-Dade Justice Association as well as serving as a member of the American Association for Justice (Inadequate Security Section) and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Haggard earned his bachelors degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Miami.
The Haggard Law Firm is a plaintiff's trial firm based in Coral Gables, Florida. The firm handles serious injury, death and tort cases in the United States, the Caribbean, the Americas, and other international jurisdictions. The firm's work has earned them recognition among its peers and the judiciary as one of the most highly regarded personal injury law firms nationwide. The partners have won both national and international recognition for their achievements in some of the most challenging cases of our time, including those dealing with major airline disasters, swimming pool drowning negligence and most recently negligent security.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 9:29PM Coral Gables, FL (July 3, 2007) – Michael A. Haggard, partner at The Haggard Law Firm, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Center for Victims of Crime.
The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims. Since 1985, the organization has worked with more than 10,000 grassroots organizations and criminal justice agencies serving millions of crime victims.
Through collaboration with local, state, and federal partners, the organization is able to provide direct services and resources; advocate for passage of laws and public policies that create resources and secure rights and protections for crime victims; deliver training and technical assistance to victim service organizations, counselors, attorneys, criminal justice agencies, and allied professionals; and foster cutting-edge thinking about the impact of crime and the ways in which each of us can help victims regain control of their lives. Haggard concentrates his trial practice in personal injury litigation specializing in pool drownings, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Currently, Michael Haggard serves as Treasurer of the Florida Justice Association. Haggard’s other achievements include serving as past president of the Miami-Dade Justice Association as well as serving as a member of the American Association for Justice (Inadequate Security Section) and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Haggard earned his bachelors degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Miami.
The Haggard Law Firm is a plaintiff's trial firm based in Coral Gables, Florida. The firm handles serious injury, death and tort cases in the United States, the Caribbean, the Americas, and other international jurisdictions. The firm's work has earned them recognition among its peers and the judiciary as one of the most highly regarded personal injury law firms nationwide. The partners have won both national and international recognition for their achievements in some of the most challenging cases of our time, including those dealing with major airline disasters, swimming pool drowning negligence and most recently negligent security.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 9:28PM Coral Gables, FL (July 3, 2007) – William Andrew “Andy” Haggard and Michael A. Haggard, both partners with The Haggard Law Firm, have been named Super Lawyers in the 2007 Super Lawyers magazine published by Law & Politics.
The rigorous selection process executes a system of balloting, peer recognition and internal research to select the most qualified candidates. Only 5 percent of the total lawyers in Florida are listed in Super Lawyers.
The Haggard Law Firm is a plaintiff's trial firm based in Coral Gables, Florida. The firm handles serious injury, death and tort cases in the United States, the Caribbean, the Americas, and other international jurisdictions. The firm's work has earned them recognition among its peers and the judiciary as one of the most highly regarded personal injury law firms nationwide. The partners have won both national and international recognition for their achievements in some of the most challenging cases of our time, including those dealing with major airline disasters, swimming pool drowning negligence and most recently negligent security.
Monday, April 30, 2007 at 9:27PM Michael A. Haggard, partner of The Haggard Law Firm, P.A., recently served as a guest speaker at the Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute Seminar hosted by the Florida Justice Association. Haggard presented a demonstration on the cross examination of an expert witness. Haggard also led an opening statement workshop as part of his involvement in the seminar.
Haggard concentrates his trial practice in personal injury litigation specializing in pool drowning accident negligence, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Haggard’s other achievements include serving as secretary of the Florida Justice Association, past president of the Miami-Dade Justice Association as well as a member of the American Association for Justice (Inadequate Security Section) and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Haggard earned his bachelors degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Miami.