"*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 5 20% Make sure you have read the evaluation criteria for the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award before continuing with your submission. Submissions that lack basic and clear information about the filing and settlement/judgment/verdict in the case will not be considered. This year, you will have the ability to save this form and return to it at a later time to complete and submit should you need to gather additional materials or information. Please direct any questions about the award or the nominations process to Vicky Ni at vni@publicjustice.net. Please note that to be considered for the 2025 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, the final settlement/judgment/verdict in the case needs to have been entered between January 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 28th, 2025. To download a paper form of the full nomination form, please click here. *= required field Brief History of the CaseNominated Case (formal name on docket sheet) * RequiredPlease explain why this case should be given this award in 30 words or less.Please provide a short (maximum 500 words), clear summary of the case, highlighting the key issues litigated, the public interest significance of the litigation, and the outcome of the case. The summary should briefly explain who the plaintiff(s) was/were, explain the main allegations of the plaintiff(s), and address the following award criteria, which will be used by the Public Justice Foundation’s Impact Litigation and Legal Strategy Committee to evaluate the case against other nominated cases. The result. This includes the specific relief obtained and whether it is final, including the amount of damages, the nature and extent of injunctive relief obtained, other results obtained, the current status of the case, and whether an appeal was taken and won. The public interest significance of the case. This includes the public interest issues that were litigated, the novelty of the issues involved, the importance of the case, whether the case made “new law,” and whether it affected others similarly situated. The harmfulness of the defendant’s conduct. This includes the enormity of the wrong committed by the defendant and the degree of suffering or victimization of the plaintiffs. The dedication, tenacity, and skill of the trial lawyer(s) involved. This includes the length of the case, the strategic and tactical skill involved, the obstacles and pitfalls overcome, the difficulty of the procedural hurdles, and trial strategy. The extent to which the case advances any of the goals set forth in our vision statement: Public Justice pursues high impact lawsuits to: combat social and economic injustice, protect the Earth’s sustainability, challenge predatory corporate conduct and government abuses. Case SummaryWhen was the case filed? MM slash DD slash YYYY In which court was the case filed? In which city and state (or territory) was it filed?Was there a trial? Yes No If yes, please list the date(s) of the trial(s).Was there a jury verdict and/or judgment award to the plaintiff(s)? Yes No If yes, please give the date of the verdict/judgment. MM slash DD slash YYYY Please describe the verdict and/or judgment, including any amounts awarded for punitive, emotional distress, and/or compensatory damages, and any other relief awarded (such as injunctive or declaratory relief)Was the verdict or judgment appealed? What is the status or what was the outcome of the appeal?Was there a settlement? Yes No If yes, please give the date of settlement. MM slash DD slash YYYY Please provide a brief description of what the settlement accomplished (excluding any amounts or terms which are confidential)If it was a class action settlement, has it been finally approved by the court (is it a final settlement)? Yes No If this is a final class action settlement, what was the date of final approval? MM slash DD slash YYYY If this is not a final settlement, when was the date of preliminary approval? MM slash DD slash YYYY If there was a settlement award, was it appealed? What is the status or what was the outcome of the appeal?If the case has a published decision on a dispositive motion or trial, please give the citation. Press ClippingsPlease provide up to three news clips about the case, if appropriate, in PDF format. Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 15 MB. Name of Nominator * RequiredFirm/organization * RequiredCityE-mail * Required Information about Attorneys Handling the Case *Please provide firm names and e-mail addresses for all attorneys who represented the plaintiff(s) in the case, and a brief explanation of each person’s role in the litigation. We would like to honor all attorneys who played a significant role in representing the plaintiff(s).List AttorneysNameEmailRole in CaseFirm/Organization Add RemovePlease also recommend one individual to represent the team in promotions of the case, should it become a finalist. DemographicsA note about this section: In seeking to have the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award be inclusive and equitable, we encourage nomination of candidates from historically underrepresented communities. This year, we are including the following demographic questions regarding members of the legal team that are entirely optional, with the hope that self-reporting of this data will help ensure that opportunity for recognition is as inclusive as possible. DemographicsAttorney Name (First, Last)Role in CaseAge (18-30, 30-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65 or older, Prefer not to disclose)Race (Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Black/African-American, White, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Other, Prefer not to disclose)Sexual Orientation (Straight/Heterosexual, Lesbian, Gay, Asexual, Bisexual, Queer, Other, Prefer not to say)Gender Identity (Male, Female, Transgender Male, Transgender Female, Gender Variant/Non-Conforming, Prefer not to disclose, Other)Do you have a disability or impairment? (Yes, No, Prefer not to disclose) Add Remove Docket SheetIf possible, please upload a .PDF version of the docket sheet for this case that includes the names of all counsel of record on the case here: Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 15 MB.