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I am so pleased with your work as are all the defense counsel and physicians with whom
you have worked in my cases. I like to think of you as my best secret weapon (although I do tell all defense counsel and everyone
here about your services and rave about your results!). Dr. Schultz, you have had three cases dismissed for me. Let's go for number
four!
Attorney/Claims Representative
National TPA Firm
Your services were extraordinarily helpful in my recent malpractice case. I feel the training you
conducted was the most important "continuing education" I have experienced since starting my practice.
I am absolutely sure that the tools you gave me kept this case much briefer and almost guaranteed a
good outcome for me. I realize there is always room for improvement and I hope I never need to further
refine my deposition skills, but the outcome of early dismissal of this very difficult case is a testament
to what you did for me.
Allan Mahood, MD
Emergency Physician
Austin, TX
In Case #1, I was extremely concerned about the expected testimony of Dr. W, the only
defendant in the case. This case involved an Emergency Department visit in which the patient
presented with a complaint of chest pain, was discharged to home, and died four days later
from a pulmonary embolism. Dr. Schultz and I met with Dr. W prior to his deposition. Dr.
Schultz was extremely helpful to me and Dr. W in formalizing his thinking as he retrospectively
recreated his evaluation on this particular patient. Dr. Schultz was able to help prepare him for
his deposition, which was one of the most critical steps in the litigation of this case. Resultantly,
Dr. W gave extremely good deposition and trial testimony. I am pleased to report that we tried this
case last month and received a unanimous defense verdict.
Case #2 also involved an Emergency Medicine physician who simply talked incessantly to his
detriment. I was extremely worried about how he would do during his deposition. Therefore, Dr. Schultz and
I met with him repeatedly, and filmed him at least three times in mock depositions, all prior to his
actual deposition. It was amazing how well he did in his deposition when it was ultimately taken. As
a result of that favorable deposition, and also as a result of convincing plaintiff's counsel that
proximate cause could not be proved against this physician, I am pleased to report that we obtained a
voluntary dismissal with prejudice of our defendant client.
Fred E. Davis
DAVIS & DAVIS, P.C.
Austin, TX
In preparation for trial, my attorney retained the services of Ken Schultz, MD. He and I met for
several hours before my trial to go over the details of my upcoming testimony and how best to present
myself. In this session, I practiced answering questions from my attorney who posed as both the defense
and plaintiff’s counsel. When I had difficulty responding to her questions, Dr. Schultz would play my
role in responding. The whole process involving Ken was critical to my success at trial. It truly helped
crystallize my thoughts in preparation and helped me to be believable and likeable to the jury. I
heartily recommend this technique for future litigants as well as Dr. Schultz's expertise. I am very
grateful to my attorney for arranging Dr. Schultz's participation.
David W. Ross, DO, FACEP
Emergency Physician
Colorado Springs, CO
One of Ken's strengths is his ability to quickly assess the physician's personality and state of
mind, and then gear his preparation of the physician in a way that will be meaningful and effective
for that particular personality and situation, rather than using a cookie-cutter approach to witness
preparation. Ken brings to the table his knowledge of medicine, claims management, risk management,
and the practical realities of litigation to partner with defense counsel in preparing a stronger
and more successful defense.
Tamara LeFevre, Esq.
Division Executive Vice President
Western Litigation Specialists, Inc.
There is no more important discovery impacting the defense of medical malpractice matter than
the testimony of your client. Skyview's expert physician consultants have provided invaluable services
in helping me and other attorneys in our firm prepare our clients for both deposition and trial
testimony. I would highly recommend ALPS’ pre-deposition and pre-trial counseling services.
Miles A. McGrane, III, Esq.
McGrane, Nosich, & Ganz, P.A.
Past President, Florida Bar Association
Thanks for the opportunity to comment on your mentoring me in preparation for my deposition and
testimony for my recent malpractice case. The initial impression of my legal team was that it would
be a tough but winnable case. The weakest part of the defense was my tendency to ramble and "lecture"
when asked a question. Your help in learning to stay brief, organized, focused and confident made
me a truly effective witness. My attorney reported that we set a record for the quickest favorable
jury deliberation in his career experience. Your effective coaching made a big difference in our
successful defense.
Elroy Cantrell, DO
Emergency Physician
Huntsville, Texas
Our firm has achieved great results based on Dr. Schultz's ability to assist us in
preparing healthcare providers for their testimony. Our healthcare defendant clients always
praise Dr. Schultz's abilities and are extremely thankful that we recommended utilizing a
doctor who has litigation expertise in this effort.
Addison J.Meyers
Partner
Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva and Meyers
Coral Gables, FL
Just before trial in one of our most dangerous malpractice cases, our defendant emergency
physician lost confidence and everyone agreed that emergency intervention was necessary to get
him back on track. I chose Dr. Ken Schultz of BSA to meet with our physician and defense
attorney. After spending one day of intensive trial preparation with Ken Schultz, our physician
had regained his confidence, knew his role, and performed very well during trial - which resulted
in a defense verdict! The plaintiff attorney was shocked. Without Ken Schultz I doubt if we would
have won.
Tom Syzek, MD
Director of Risk Management
Premier Health Care Services
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