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Alex CarlsonAlexander Carlson

Alex Carlson is a trial attorney and partner at Waranch & Brown, LLC. His work focuses on defending against claims of medical malpractice and representing physicians and other health care providers in professional licensing and Board matters. Mr. Carlson also represents health care providers and institutions in criminal-related matters.

Countering the Reptile Method: Safeguarding Trials with a Strategic Defense

by Alexander Carlson
Reptile wearing a suit addressing a courtroom full of people

For more than a decade, one of the most discussed strategies at medical malpractice plaintiff conferences has been the “reptile” tactic. While it takes different forms, the essence of this tactic is clear: plaintiffs’ attorneys try, often subtly, to reframe … Read more

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Literature as Leverage: Elevating Trial Credibility

by Alexander Carlson
Attorney discussing literature with an expert

The credibility of expert witnesses can make or break the defense of your medical malpractice case. If your attorneys do not understand how to manage expert testimony effectively, it can lead to confusion, weaken your defense, making it more difficult … Read more

Categories Best Practices, Trial Strategies

A Better Strategy for Handling Emotional Testimony

by Alexander Carlson
Emotional man holding his head in his hands

For health care providers defending themselves in court, it can feel like a nightmare scenario. Trial starts and it’s going well. The law is on their side, the medicine is on their side, and the facts are on their side. … Read more

Categories Trial Strategies

Keeping the Elusive Expert Witness in Check

by Alexander Carlson

In the high-stakes arena of healthcare litigation, the clarity and credibility of expert testimony can make or break a case. At Waranch and Brown, we recognize the danger of allowing a jury to be presented with ipse dixit expert testimony. … Read more

Categories Best Practices, Medical Malpractice Defense

W&B War Story: Trial Win by Focusing on Decision-Making Process

by Alexander Carlson
Camera Lens for Waranch & Brown War Stories

In a recent hard-fought victory, Waranch & Brown’s Alexander Carlson and Neal M. Brown secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of a local surgeon in a $1.5 million case. Watch the Video Think Piece on W&B TV » … Read more

Categories Medical Malpractice Defense

Blocking Excessive Damages Claims Before They Reach the Jury

by Alexander Carlson
Oatmeal cookies spilling out of a cookie jar

With a strategic approach, health care organizations can robustly fight back against unwarranted sky-high claims for economic damages. That strategic approach requires recognition of what we call the “Cookie Jar Effect.” The Cookie Jar Effect: A child reaches his hand … Read more

Categories Trial Strategies
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