Things You Should Know

Knowledge Base

Below is a collection of articles Brian C. Harrington has written regarding various aspects of the law he practices.

What to look for in hiring a personal injury attorney

Obviously, you want to hire an attorney who is a graduate of a solid well known and accepted academic institution. You want someone with experience in the personal injury field; you don’t want to be their training ground. Most importantly, you want an attorney who will give you the time needed to properly get to know you and your case. This means you need “face time” with the attorney who will represent you throughout the case, including at trial if trial is necessary. You don’t want to be kept from personal meetings with your attorney. With a successful case, your attorney is paid well for representing you. You in turn are entitled, and should demand, where necessary, personal meeting time with your attorney so the attorney can know you and your case. If you can’t get a meeting with your attorney within a reasonable time of request, you need a new attorney.

Ensuring a Fun and Safe Triathlon Experience

When not working at my day job, practicing law in St Petersburg, I frequently announce at area Triathlons, and in my capacity as Vice President of USA Triathlon, I see many good and not so good things done by Triathletes. I'd like to give my top five suggestions to insure an enjoyable and safe experience…[more]

Auto Insurance Primer for Triathletes

Most of you may not have met me yet. I am Vice-President of the USA Triathlon National Board of Directors. I also announce most of the triathlons in and around Pinellas County, including St. Anthonys. In my other world, I am a civil litigation attorney with thirty three years of experience, specializing in the fields of personal injury and bicycle injury law. Many triathletes don’t fully understand what types of automobile insurance are available to them, and why…[more]

Mediation: Pro's and Con's

Mediation is a court approved process whereby the parties, sharing the expense of a court certified mediator, attempt to reach a settlement prior to trial, and by so doing eliminate the risk of leaving the decision to a jury. It also allows resolution before incurring substantial additional expense of trial…[more]