CASES

Elder exploitation and will/trust contest involving undue influence and lack of mental capacity. After being told there was less than $100K at issue, Attorney Tate obtained a Court order to freeze the assets, and then his forensic investigation resulted in the recovery of over $1 million for his clients

​Elder exploitation and will/trust contest involving undue influence and lack of mental capacity in which the elder’s assets were being rapidly depleted. Attorney Tate substituted in and obtained a Court order to freeze the assets pending a forensic investigation.

Elder exploitation and will/trust contest involving undue influence by an individual claiming to be a family member who presented an improperly procured will to probate. Attorney Tate got the decedent’s original will admitted to probate, the correct family member designated as the executor, and more than $1 million recovered for the family.

​Will/Trust contest resulting in two (2) interpleader actions related to change of beneficiary forms. Attorney Tate filed multiple counterclaims, which resulted in the majority of the decedent’s estate being distributed to decedent’s chosen charities.

Contract dispute involving a charitable gift agreement. Attorney Tate substituted in after two (2) years of litigation and represented the charity pro bono. After two (2) more years of litigation, Attorney Tate prevailed on summary judgment with the charity being spared a judgment of more than $1 million.

Wrongful death matter of a hit-and-run tractor trailer truck versus an automobile. Attorney Tate and Attorney Collins recovered $1.5 million for the family.

Breach of fiduciary duty, slander, and targeting matter, including breaching the client’s private files. Attorney Tate and Attorney Collins guided the parties to an amicable settlement.

​Defamation and targeting matter involving false statements in online postings. Attorney Tate and Attorney Collins guided the parties to an amicable settlement.

Medical malpractice case involving spinal cord injury caused by negligent surgery for spinal stenosis.

Medical malpractice case involving spinal cord injury caused by negligent back surgery resulting in permanent nerve damage to the patient’s neck and back.

Boating accident case involving multiple passengers who suffered severe injuries.

Wrongful death case involving improper patient restraint resulting in severe head injury and subsequent failure to diagnose.

Medical malpractice case involving Necrosis of IV site following negligent administration of IV antibiotics.

Medical malpractice case involving Necrosis of IV site following negligent administration of IV antibiotics.

Injury case involving the falling of a tree branch and resulting quadriplegia to client.

Automobile accident case involving rear-end collision resulting in serious permanent neck and back injuries.

Commercial litigation involving medical equipment lease, unfair trade practices and business fraud.

Reversal of condemnation proceedings against historical building.

Family law paternity case that had been dragging on for five (5) years. Within less than two (2) months of substituting into the case, Attorney Tate guided the parties to an amicable settlement agreement.

Family law paternity case that had been dragging on for five (5) years. Within less than two (2) months of substituting into the case, Attorney Tate guided the parties to an amicable settlement agreement.