How to Get a $1,000,000+ Settlement

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This video is about how you can get a seven-figure settlement in a lawsuit. Mr. Robertson reveals the seven biggest factors that go into big money settlements.
Branigan Robertson is an employment lawyer in California. His firm exclusively represents employees in lawsuits against their employers. Visit his website at: brobertsonlaw.com
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How to Document Bad Behavior at Work - • How to Document Bad Be...
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How to Save Company Documents for a Lawsuit - • How to Save Documents ...
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Basics & Overview
02:41 - Big Picture & Introduction to the Seven Factors
05:05 - Damages - What Will the Law Allow You to Recover?
12:49 - Branigan Robertson Contact Information
13:28 - Liability - Was the Law Broken?
18:20 - Severity of Facts
22:58 - Attorney Skills, Reputation & Fees
30:35 - Negotiating Skills
31:53 - The Bad Guy's Ability to Pay
32:26 - Risk Tolerance
34:40 - Final Thoughts & Contact Information
#settlement #lawsuit #employmentlawyer

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@braniganrobertsonlaw Жыл бұрын

If you have any questions about one of the seven factors in the video, reply to this comment and I'll try to answer them.

@anonanonymous1970 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I love that you're doing these videos. One sort of blackhole of employment law/protections is law school faculty hiring/pay. In CA, there are unions - but these unions seem to actually obscure the very real violations going on. Do you have a take on the violations with respect to adjuncts and basically all non-tenured faculty?

@miamiflorida6965 Жыл бұрын

Please get licensed in Florida, at least for referrals!

@theintrovertspeaks3444 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I believe I have a strong case, do you work federal cases or can you refer me to a highly experienced attorney in NC that does the please.

@F-16Raptor Жыл бұрын

Hey attorney Branigan I have a quick question and I would really appreciate it if u answer it So what if my boss didn’t fired me or I quit He just simply sent a paper saying that I quit before the injury happened because I have a work comp case and he didn’t do anything about my injury He simply wanted me to sign the paper 📝 California Thank you Appreciate your time

@anonanonymous1970 Жыл бұрын

@@F-16Raptor Wow, you have a shameless boss. Please pursue legal action against them.

@rjordansr65 Жыл бұрын

Just want to let you know that you are a Awesome man! Not too many people out there willing to offer this information to everyone. God will bless you!

@braniganrobertsonlaw Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@evanvelardi Жыл бұрын

X2 👏I AGREE, thank you for this information!!

@annielin2894 11 ай бұрын

Great attorney!

@David69278 5 ай бұрын

Yes he is very awesome

@atlhistory 4 ай бұрын

I just hired a great attorney for my case here in Atlanta, and all the questions I secretly had for my attorney that I'd probably would never ask him were answered by watching this video. I learned so much about my case and gained even more confidence for my case due to the overwhelming evidence that I have. Thanks so much for the jewels attorney!🙏🏿

@pyrexxprince3274 4 ай бұрын

any info on the lawyer u hired, im dealing with case, id appreciate the info

@atlhistory 4 ай бұрын

@@pyrexxprince3274 what's your case dealing with? It took me forever to find the right attorney.

@chrissypoo69 3 ай бұрын

On the same boat as you friend. Stay under the radar and keep your head high. You got this. You’re gonna set yourself and your family up for success. It only takes one of us to make it!!

@kerry7286 2 ай бұрын

Please share your attorney info. I'm also looking for one here in Atlanta

@atlhistory Ай бұрын

@@kerry7286his name is John Skelton. The law firms name is Skelton & Blackson.

@FastEddy396 Жыл бұрын

This is an absolutely outstanding, articulate, and valuable delivery. Thank You for making the time to explain how such cases actually operate.

@bmcgrawth Жыл бұрын

I have very well documented case with all exhibits. I am making the same salary that you mentioned:). It’s 100% retaliation case without rebuttal. Incredible Video

@anonanonymous1970 Жыл бұрын

To clarify - lawyers don't turn down settlement offers. Lawyers are ethically required to bring offers to clients to accept or turn down.

@braniganrobertsonlaw Жыл бұрын

Very true.

@user-ec3rm9wr1n 12 күн бұрын

@braniganrobertsonlaw if it's international it's double right !?

@bobchristopher6928 Жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome! Most videos are pieced together. This guy speaks with no script. Wish he was in Texas!!

@weiqiu3370 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Lawyer Robertson. I need this teaching to go my case.

@marlanabeasley1790 Жыл бұрын

This was the best video yet! Very good! So glad to see this one! I’ll watch again tomorrow!

@mikerichards8400 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for a brilliant commentary, and a fundamental legal analysis that is completely understandable. We needed such an explanation.

@Terrye5588 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding video!!! Full of excellent information!! Thank You Branigan!!

@LavishMarco87 7 ай бұрын

I watched this video at 11:30PM like if I was at night school got a little long but again like it was night school I paid attention and took notes! Loved it man, salute from Houston Texas!!

@irmaknight2573 Жыл бұрын

Great video....Full of great info and easy to understand. Thanks for posting.

@shovelthumbs78 10 ай бұрын

Amazing charisma, so articulate ... the best presentation - perfect voice control ... flawless

@mixanguyen3068 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos! Thank you for putting them together.

@Memoreism Жыл бұрын

I like how organized this is.

@DjMeow Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos! I’m having fun and also learning 📚

@Trixie_Tang Жыл бұрын

My son's school makes me want to go to law school. I'm sick of them dismissing my complaints about my son being bullied. I'm stressed out.

@anonanonymous1970 Жыл бұрын

Do you see that as a legal violation?

@sylviabrin Жыл бұрын

Put your complaints in writing and ask how they plan to resolve the issue.

@whitneyford4257 Жыл бұрын

Emails... send emails. Word of mouth can be denied.

@RelentlessVigilantTIA Жыл бұрын

Becareful if they think there is a chance you will go after them you may find yourself faced with a scheme against you so that they can force a minors compromise (one that u will not get an accounting to- false cps claims against you (a case that can total 150,000k to 1 million while u will not be able to work as u fight to get ur kid back and complete all there court ordered services.....TAKE HEED The office of the county counsel (who is the big daddy charged with defending public servants, school districts, boards, CPS, ect) will orchestrate the whole thing.

@idolhanz9842 Жыл бұрын

Gather the evidence....recordings, videos, witnesses...build the case

@londonbridges9739 10 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you! I know your time is extremely valuable and for you to take the time to help us who have suffered is really amazing. I was searching for days for an attorney to help me with my discrimination case and I was told time and time again that unless they call you out of your name or make a derogatory comment to me I have no grounds for a suit. I was about to give up but I knew what my employer had done to me was so wrong I just had to keep going. So, I went to church and was chatting with my friend and a church goer told me I need to call an attorney that was close to me. She made me promise not to tell her name why I do not know. I called Attorney Eric Christensen, He was the first attorney who actually herd me out took down all the details of my case and then asked me questions and then decided that I indeed had a case. I am so thankful to find you and attorney Eric Christensen.❤🎉

@dfl23 Жыл бұрын

An absolutely stellar performance here in front of the camera, you were very articulate, explanatory, and followed a clearly structured delivery plan. Exceptional really. Thank you so much for this video. I wish law was as permissive with regards to damages here in France ;)

@ChristopherD-vy8il 8 ай бұрын

That's how they win cases not just with knowing the laws but how it's presented and the structure its presented in

@reginawimsmsw5241 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Attorney Robertson. This is informative.

@ILZEBE-I-say-what-I-see 9 ай бұрын

Amazing! Very helpful! Thank you so much.

@tiffaneygerlach623 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this amazing amount if info!

@SP-do5sm 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you Mr Robertson.

@lotsaspaghetticodejr.6488 Жыл бұрын

I was involved in a car accident once, and when the paramedics arrived I was standing, mobile and cognisant. As the paramedics asked if I felt fine I said other then a headache and a stiff back, sure. Although the back of my neck felt cold. Oh shit. So they strapped me to a board, rushed me to the ER and I got laid on a bed for over four hours. Turns out, my heart rate after a car accident was about 24bpm. The doctors felt something was seriously wrong. What had occurred was my heart slammed into my ribcage, bruising it. This, in turn, threw the rate out. I was diagnosed with bradycardia. Later, my cardiologist decided I needed a pacemaker. I refused and opted for diet and exercise. During the discovery process my cardiologist was asked if he believes the car accident was the cause of my drastically reduced heart rate. He said that because I had a lower then average heart rate within my medical history my entire life, he could not medically say the car accident CAUSED it, only made it worse. And that, my friends, is how my $300,000 lawsuit was worth only ten grand.

@carsonho9338 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your sharing!

@Ysrael_Bethel213 Ай бұрын

What a very competent person. I wish my attorney would explain things to me so simple,passionate and clear

@alidwana Жыл бұрын

I watch this video 3 times. This a powerful video❤

@eco1954 Жыл бұрын

Great video Branigan! Would it be possible for you to make a video about accepting a settlement, but the settlement failing to cover the lawyer fees, emotional and other health damages that exacerbated a previous disability (i.e. PTSD). Would it be possible to ‘reopen’ the claim and account for this unforeseen damages? Thank you

@lamonefelder7084 9 ай бұрын

Awesome Bro!!! Thanks!! From New Jersey!!

@williamchalliii7776 2 ай бұрын

Great video!

@chrissypoo69 3 ай бұрын

Great video. I am currently John Doe suing another big school attorney with over 20 lawyers under him for sexual assault. I have him down on his knees now and he’s already haggling numbers but nothing desired yet. He’s going to risk everything just by going public. You have no idea how comforting it was to listen to this whole video

@wenjinzhou7924 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing 😙 great information

@BeegirlsHoneyHouse 10 ай бұрын

Thank you immensely-this was incredibly informative and helpful as I pursue next steps‼️🌎🇺🇸⚖️🦉👍🏽

@RLDRemembrance 8 ай бұрын

You are amazing and a God sent. Thank you for all that you do and all my love your way...

@robinshepard4571 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you're legal advice and consideration 🇺🇸 😁👍

@JohnDaneCorbett007 2 ай бұрын

Cool video thank you .

@PrettyWhiteLady Ай бұрын

I've hit the jackpot with this video. I have a human rights tribunal case almost at a hearing stage, and I'm part of a class action

@neilgoodman2885 Жыл бұрын

Once again, you're a good solid advisor/ teacher/ and I'll bet a top litigator, With all due respect, NHG PS (Now back to my regularly scheduled Perry Mason) ;-)

@ronifrancois5085 9 ай бұрын

Keep doing your God given gift, we appreciate you.🙏🕯

@anonanonymous1970 Жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad you're doing a video on settlement. THIS IS THE ROUTE employees should be taking! Why? Because winning at trial is usually a Pyrrhic victory - even if you win, you've made yourself virtually unhire-able.

@charleslara8495 Жыл бұрын

Those who stand for nothing will fall for anything.

@annabellemoore1224 Жыл бұрын

@@charleslara8495 Q W 1 1ST Q

@Invertmini1212 10 ай бұрын

Its a liability for a company to not hire you based on a lawsuit with a former company.. Also they wont even ask and dont need too if you were in the right.

@anonanonymous1970 10 ай бұрын

@@Invertmini1212 You're very confused.

@Gokywildcats11 10 ай бұрын

Mr Robinson, very knowledgeable thank you

@tyronedavidson604 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU !!!

@jmum189 6 ай бұрын

This has been very useful for me in the UK, it triggered me to find out what is the same here and what is different. Is mostly the same.

@beverleyharris6572 21 күн бұрын

I live in the UK, but this is excellent information which is applicable in this country too.

@howtoproject4 Жыл бұрын

I was seeing your videos, you’re really good.

@braniganrobertsonlaw Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@hacker3191000 Жыл бұрын

Tremendous video!

@jessica_saxton Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! How do you find out if the company has an insurance policy? And what type of policy am I looking for?

@thorkhas 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Proves you need to have patience and nerves of steel. Also that you need to understand the mental state of the opposite side.

@jillianharte5178 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@explosivemindsllc Жыл бұрын

Great Information to hear! Just sucks to hear that I learned all of this years after leaving Afghanistan and it may be to late for me now…

@nidasalvador9705 Жыл бұрын

T hank u xplain very good

@SIRENTHEROCKER Жыл бұрын

This is excellent and insightful. Thank you so much. I am pro se with a federal case against a student loan company and i was looking for insight to make sure my claim was properly structured? Now I'm going to hire an atty in my state because I believe I was wrongfully terminated in TX. I know its an "at will" state but I think I still have a case because they ignored my medical mental health docs i turned in and had an outburst which cost me my job.

@originalandrewmark Жыл бұрын

After watching this, I amend my previous positions. Shakespeare espoused this. Branigan also exemplifies the maxim on the benefits DEVINE counselor. Praise be to the Gods

@melvindavid6193 7 ай бұрын

Thank you from Auckland

@gracekealoha4525 Жыл бұрын

Amazing material! Ok, i got my answer to the other question I previously asked in the retaliation video! Wow, i didn't realize how much "stuff" goes into an employment lawsuit! I noticed that u never mentioned EEOC mandatory requirements before seeking an attorney? Is it because California is exempt? I jus saw your channel tonight and havent watched all of the videos yet but if you are aware of it, from a lawyers perspective, what does an attorney think of cases that are provided w/a right to sue notice? In Hawaii, we have a limited pool of attorneys to chose from and unfortunately most or all of them do not work on a contingency basis but just, are in the mido of a case or cases, and/or will flat out refuse to take the case! I am starting to think that you have to pay a large sum upfront to just spark an attorney's interest in Hawaii! What happens if you get an attorney, but notice soon after that your attorney suck at negotiating ability? What happens then?

@Michael-iw3ek 10 ай бұрын

Love that he isn't dumbing this down.

@marciabelldbampaha5149 Жыл бұрын

What an exceptional attorney. I wish I lived in California and could hire him. I would pay top dollar.

@user-gp3ck8mb2q 7 ай бұрын

Injured lawyer are free

@David69278 5 ай бұрын

Not in Kentucky it's at will state

@maurice2014 3 ай бұрын

@@David69278 California is also an At will state

@nickv1008 9 ай бұрын

I am embroiled in defending myself in trespassing on a property where I lease/rent a storage area (24 hour access), cannot get exculpatory evidence (or even 911 call). You have shown me some strategy that may help. Thanks, wish you were in Florida.

@jjg5585 Жыл бұрын

Old coworkers are still harassing me 3 years later. I don’t work there anymore for years. They break the law with electronic surveillance look at my pc etc

@LegalEagle4673-le5cu 8 ай бұрын

We need a strong Atty to file a lawsuit against Office Depot ...

@jjg5585 Жыл бұрын

Getting closer to what look for

@hior12israel49 6 ай бұрын

Im going through a blainttend discrimination case. I have much of the evidence encluding sexual harassment and cover up. The CEO fired me to cover up a colleague who was the woman that harassed me and did even worse to our entire department. Putting together a case like this, I needed this information to help me. They did not know I have recordings and other proof.

@minnesotanice369 8 ай бұрын

excellent

@nidasalvador9705 Жыл бұрын

Thank u

@williev.howard826 9 ай бұрын

Wish you were in New Orleans…everything I researched is in this video plus more 👍👍👍💯

@briondionetoler Жыл бұрын

Good content

@rickytoney69 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently in the hospital in arkansas from a workplace injury that could of been avoided if management would have fixed something. Do you think I have a case?

@es-cadadia-bro9513 11 ай бұрын

Im in California and I work at Amazon I’ll definitely give you a call if I ever feel like I’m wrongly terminated

@OSMARI Жыл бұрын

You are awesome Sir. This video was extremely informative and would reach out to you but I am in Virginia. 😀 this is quite helpful and maybe we can Collab some time!!!

@FPT84 2 ай бұрын

Yo Robertson! You're doing good! When was tge ladt timr we won the 7 figure settlement?

@pogurl2011 Жыл бұрын

How do you know or find out if an attorney has a good reputation inside cases or in courtroom? Reviews online can only go so far when trying to find an attorney. Thanks for the great teaching on these grievous matters.

@braniganrobertsonlaw Жыл бұрын

Excellent question. And I don't have a great answer because, you're right, online reviews only go so far. To make it even more difficult, I know some absolutely amazing attorneys who have terrible online reviews. My recommendation - if you know a lawyer, and ask them for a referral to someone who specializes in the area of law that you need. I actually refer out a lot of cases that come in through my office to other employment lawyers who are better than me at certain things. Another way to do it would be to consult with several lawyers until you find the one you really trust and connect with. I know I'm not giving you a perfect answer, but I think you see what I mean.

@123NopeNotMe Жыл бұрын

@@braniganrobertsonlaw right because the lawyer I have has a non- disparagement clause in his contracts so we won't see how ppl are/were unhappy with him.

@jkholtgreve Жыл бұрын

@@braniganrobertsonlawYep! It’s the most old school profession in the best and worst ways, heavily reliant on personal reputation and referrals. I honestly think the corporatization of law might make for better client outcomes (since it’d be a more standardized experience), but as an incoming 1L that’s the last thing I want to see :)

@nellatl Жыл бұрын

@@braniganrobertsonlaw what's the probability that an attorney with a bad review will be a good attorney

@bmcgrawth Жыл бұрын

Do I should get first the right to sue the employer from EEOC? It takes 9 month for the EEOC give you the right to sue in federal court only if you win based on their interviews. When the lawyer get involve then?

@alidwana Жыл бұрын

My employer just terminated me because of my religion and they wrote that on the my termination report. I hope this will bring me a good settlement 😊.

@jecoliasjems2529 3 ай бұрын

Any update?

@alidwana 3 ай бұрын

@@jecoliasjems2529 Process

@fire58372001 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Robertson, I would like to know what your thoughts are on Right to work states. Thank You.

@brya6504 Жыл бұрын

I'm ready for my settlement

@shandorkato Жыл бұрын

I have been involved in several mediations and the lawyers always did us wrong..... like a lot.

@jetwhite550 Жыл бұрын

Dang how ?

@roldyczarmoaes6226 Жыл бұрын

What to do if attorney fails to filed in a timely manner statue of limitations on employment law discrimination under ADA Disability/ Retaliation / failure to accommodate under disability protection . and unlawful termination. Do you handle federal employement law claims under USSERA Veterans Disability Protection

@Gigi_fromNY 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely outstanding content! Are you able to refer me to someone in Miami? Do you do referrals? I have an employment attorney she’s just horrible, unethical and I’m suspecting she settled the case behind my back, something definitely shady is going on.

@furbabymom3159 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about Being misclassified as 1099 and how long it takes for a settlement. I'm currently going through this and have saved every message every communication I have people willing to make statements or testify if need be. They refused to make me an employee I asked them for 2 years or more to do right They kept saying no. I have the evidence. How long does it take when the company knows they violated the law.

@octymocty132 Жыл бұрын

Could have done with this info 2yrs back when a manager at fedex tnt swore and threatened and bullied me to the point i had no choice but to leave

@pcyunas 5 ай бұрын

Please do a video like this one on defamation of character.

@Matt-zq1gi 3 ай бұрын

Well you definitely earned my business if I live there but sadly I live in Tennessee

@jjg5585 Жыл бұрын

That will work for my settlemebt

@user-hc6kd6kr7n 11 ай бұрын

I am in California and my case is overtime violations. But i think a lot of points are applicable. Not a problem, what has happened to me is pretty jaw dropping on its own. I have not been paid overtime that was owed to me in almost 10 years. And during that time i would not say anything bad about the owners or company.

@franktomas2052 9 ай бұрын

What happened?

@FPT84 2 ай бұрын

Did you contact Mr Robertson?

@lonesonestarcattlecompanyj408 Жыл бұрын

Why do I keep hearing about the $300,000 cap for compensatory and punitive damages?

@radley3519 Жыл бұрын

Know any good employment lawyers/attorneys in Philadelphia Thanks great video!

@styles-illest Ай бұрын

Mr Branigan I have the top 7 n we just entered negotiations for settlement and I'm pro per n they're trying to bully me ..do u take cases in oc.

@IamBaldJesus Жыл бұрын

Do you know anyone in oklahoma that does employment law? I followed your steps and got my right to sue letter from EEOC and have until december to file. I am also currently fighting for UI backpay to appeal the board of review decision in district court. Legal aid couldn't help because I didn't ask from the beginning.

@braniganrobertsonlaw Жыл бұрын

I don't know any lawyers in OK, sorry. Good luck.

@keshivaartim Ай бұрын

Do you have references for Medical negligence also on punitive damages of the same

@bmcgrawth Жыл бұрын

I heard that there is a 90 days window for retaliation between filing for protected activity and final dismissal. If the final retaliation > engaged in protected activity by more than 90 days, you will have no case. Is that correct or not?

@braniganrobertsonlaw Жыл бұрын

Not at all. Obviously, it is easier to prove retaliation when it happens right after the protected activity. But temporal proximity is only one thing we look at. We look at lots of factors.

@bmcgrawth Жыл бұрын

@@braniganrobertsonlaw Thx a lot.

@MrJblanc Жыл бұрын

Can you do or accept cases in florida

@bigstick8699 Жыл бұрын

So just curious. Does everyone who worked at big tech who got laid off during maternity leave, who supposedly should be protected, have a strong case?

@MrJblanc Жыл бұрын

I am a owner of a company and I had a contract with a condominium and because of the way the new association are operating and I saw it’s a problem for my security guards so I decided to give them 60 days to find a new company to replace us and for that reason they decided not to pay my invoices for over a months now. And I don’t exactly what can I do about it

@controversiesrus 5 ай бұрын

Should I quit if my employer let me get mildly injured but none the less injured and didn't do anything about it? I was bleeding and nada.

@Spectre2434 Жыл бұрын

If multiple things are going on like Whistleblower, ADA Discrimination, racism, and QiTam federal compliant s would that help? Plus emails documenting this to senior management?

@pmpm9947 Жыл бұрын

Branigan, Can you do a video or two on finding an above average attorney. If I needed an attorney how can I tell if they are any good? It is like buying a used car. Unfortunately, I have had to hire an attorney twice. The first time I got lucky and had a good one. The second one I wouldn't hire to scrub toilets. What are the qualities you look for if you were going to hire another attorney for your office?

@harutanaka3647 8 ай бұрын

I have watched all your videos, but none of your videos talk about the otherwise. Can you explain what would happen if an employment case went to trial, and the employee could not provide sufficient evidence to prove the allegations in front of a jury by 51%? meaning employee loss, Will the employee then become liable for the employer's attorney fees for their defense?

@maureenw7553 5 ай бұрын

I've been at a company for 7 years. I'm one of the few Caucasian people still on the team. Our African American boss is making my life a living hell and breaking the law. I have documentation. I feel like they won't resign me after this year.