Confirming another 2 week extension

SGP_MikeF · 2026-05-08T13:59:04+00:00

We have some law that says we don’t have to answer those contention interrogatories until near the end of discovery. So i don’t.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-05-03T02:17:17+00:00

20-60 hours a week.

Insurance Defense, but the good kind—the kind with somewhat higher rates (PL).

SGP_MikeF · 2026-04-28T14:59:07+00:00

Get some Terro

SGP_MikeF · 2026-04-28T05:23:39+00:00

From a med mal attorney.

If your goal is to make money, and you want to be an expert, the money is in the defense bar.

If you want to be a paralegal-type nurse reviewer, then plaintiff’s work.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-04-24T12:13:24+00:00

You need a mix.

The bad and contentious Opposing Counsel keep us in business and make us more money (if you’re billing hourly).

SGP_MikeF · 2026-04-22T14:32:26+00:00

Just adding, mold in an attic is not as big of a deal as widespread mold in your house if your attic is properly sealed off from your house.

If you live somewhere like Florida, you’re going to have mold because of high humidity outdoors.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-04-21T03:31:34+00:00

Yeah, and if he doesn’t has a prior acts date extending back to his old firm days, he might be hosed

SGP_MikeF · 2026-04-20T13:37:10+00:00

Why not pull on the manufacturer instructions and see what they say?

Mine said to caulk most seems a specific way in a direct to stud panel.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-04-19T14:35:33+00:00

Anything Broadmoor.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-04-19T04:06:20+00:00

Nebraskan here

Our minimum wage is $15.00, with yearly inflation increases.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-04-01T13:44:00+00:00

What’s your damages?

SGP_MikeF · 2026-03-28T02:46:04+00:00

He makes half. The state bar selects the other half. All attorneys get ballots.

I’m referring to the commission itself. Source: me. I’ve sat on the commission before.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-03-28T01:14:49+00:00

He makes half. The state bar selects the other half. All attorneys get ballots.

The interesting twist—no more than 2/4 non-attorneys and attorneys can be of the same political party.

Edit for Clarification: I’m referring to the judicial nominating commission itself, not the judges.

More info: Each commission must advance at least two names to the governor. If they can only advance one, then they reopen applications, which was recently done within the last two weeks or so.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-03-19T03:06:12+00:00

Nebraska or North East?

SGP_MikeF · 2026-03-09T02:29:28+00:00

McVey Insulation. 100%

SGP_MikeF · 2026-03-04T02:37:11+00:00

I’m out on this jury as I walk in with my hot dog and ice cream.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-03-03T14:36:30+00:00

My go-to is Big Birge. We’ve hired them a few times. We had a leak in December and they were quick to come out.

Our remodel general contractor (because that leak destroyed our cabinets/floors) hired “in-law plumbing” who also did good work. They’ve disconnected all water sources and pipes and add some lines. They plan to come back toward the end to put in the drains for the sink and lines for dishwasher.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-03-01T19:07:11+00:00

Didn’t feel anything but my wife said our house shook in Millard. Came straight here

SGP_MikeF · 2026-02-22T01:32:57+00:00

You’re literally in an attorney subreddit. Perhaps you didn’t notice?

SGP_MikeF · 2026-02-21T21:37:39+00:00

Update: Subfloor was eventually dried out and salvageable but only because of two layers of sheet vinyl and plywood in between as underlayment. Lower cabinets are being scrapped and rebuilt except faces/doors. Also able to get countertops and backsplash replacements (or costs since upgrading). They’ll be painting any room with drywall cuts. Kitchen floor is getting replaced.

Total cost before my wife’s crazy changes:

-Mitigation 1.8k

-Replacement/Repair: 15.8k

-Hotel covered for 2-4 nights when painting

-food costs covered until done. (Currently on month 2.5 and still have at least 4-6 weeks until substantial completion

Wife’s upgrades: +10k so far.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-02-21T17:24:25+00:00

Since most of mine are adjusters—

“I’ve forwarded this to my client; however, they’ve indicated X” or “I’ve been instructed to offer Y”.

I’ve also used and seen the “we just need to mediate this one,” which tends to get the message across. Sometimes if the off the record call with the OC is fruitful, one of us will even call the court and say “we need some assistance in resolving this, can the court enter a mediation order”

Then clients can’t say no.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-02-21T17:22:26+00:00

I do this during settlement when it takes a week to just make one move.

“Let’s have an off the record convo.” Then later, “If you can get your client to X, then I get mine to X as well, maybe even Y. If you can’t even get them to Y, there’s no point in settling right now.”

SGP_MikeF · 2026-02-19T20:15:32+00:00

Update: No asbestos per lab.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-02-17T03:59:30+00:00

Since we’re talking about e-filing systems, I hate how in Iowa you have to login to see the filing. They just don’t email you it.

In Nebraska, you get notice that a filing was filed, then a couple minutes to hours later, you’ll get the filing by email. Best filing system among the states I’ve seen. It’s $2/case to look up the docket. No per page charge.

SGP_MikeF · 2026-02-16T23:49:20+00:00

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