Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D.
Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D., is a multifaceted legal professional with a background in insurance defense, personal injury, and medical malpractice law. She has garnered valuable experience through internships in criminal defense, enhancing her understanding of various legal sectors.
A key part of her legal journey includes serving as the Executive Note Editor of the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review. Dani graduated with a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 2007, after completing her B.A. in English, summa cum laude, in 2004. She is a member of the Michigan State Bar and the American Bar Association, reflecting her deep commitment to the legal profession.
Currently, Dani Alexis has channeled her legal expertise into a successful career as a freelance writer and book critic, primarily focusing on the legal and literary markets. Her writing portfolio includes articles on diverse topics such as landmark settlements in medical negligence cases, jury awards in personal injury lawsuits, and analyses of legal trial tactics. Her work not only showcases her legal acumen but also her ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively to a wider audience. Dani's blend of legal practice experience and her prowess in legal writing positions her uniquely in the intersection of law and literature.
Journalist Sues Medford and Jackson County Over Arrest During Reporting
Attorneys Greg Kafoury and Mark McDougal of Kafoury & McDougal, along with attorneys Stephen and Jacob Houze of The Houze Law Firm, are suing the City of Medford, Jackson County, and others for a journalist who was arrested while reporting.
Posted on November 8, 2022 in Featured & News
Duffy & Duffy Obtains Historic $80M Verdict For Disabled Young Man
A Bronx jury recently awarded an $80 million medical malpractice verdict in the case of a young man who suffered life-altering injuries due to malpractice during his birth.
Posted on November 15, 2022 in Featured & News
Plaintiffs Awarded $10.4M in Damages From Exploding Pipeline
An Oregon jury recently awarded two plaintiffs a combined $10.4 million in damages after finding the plaintiffs suffered hearing loss and emotional trauma due to a 2016 natural gas pipeline explosion in Portland.
Posted on November 22, 2022 in Featured & News
L’Oréal Hair Straightening Product Lawsuit May Be First of Many
L’Oréal faces a lawsuit that alleges that the company's hair straightening products are linked to the plaintiff’s uterine cancer. The lawsuit claims that the company knew about the link in 2015.
Posted on November 29, 2022 in Featured & Litigation Monitor & News
Manufacturers Face Uphill Battle in PFAS Litigation
Manufacturers of aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) continue to fight to reduce their liability related to the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their products. Recent court rulings, however, have rejected these manufacturers’ arguments in favor of plaintiffs—indicating that PFAS-using manufacturers may face an uphill battle in ongoing PFAS litigation.
Posted on January 24, 2023 in Featured & Litigation Monitor
Soldier’s Family Receives Record Malpractice Settlement From Department of Defense
The family of an army staff sergeant was awarded a multimillion-dollar settlement in a military medical malpractice case against the government.
Posted on February 28, 2023 in Featured & News
Connecticut Supreme Court Overturns Precedent in Medical Malpractice Claims
A decision from the state’s Supreme Court to reverse a precedent concerning medical malpractice actions could result in trial courts seeing more medical malpractice claims.
Posted on March 2, 2023 in Featured & News
Baltimore Jury Awards Record $229 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict for Child’s Brain Injury
A young mother and her child were awarded $229 million after a Baltimore jury found that the doctors' negligence in the management of a young mother's labor resulted in the baby's permanent brain damage.
Posted on March 2, 2023 in Establishing Damages & Featured
Proposed Federal Rule Change Affects Visual Aid Use in Trials
A proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 611 change that would require attorneys to notify opposing counsel before using illustrative aids at trial is receiving pushback. We examine the proposed rule change, attorney concerns with the change, and the potential impact on expert witness testimony.
Posted on March 30, 2023 in Featured & News & Trial Tactics
Trial Tactics: How 3 Litigators Won $4.82 Billion
Trials can encompass an overwhelming quantity of information. How that information is organized and conveyed can determine how judges and juries understand the case and rule on key issues.
Posted on April 3, 2023 in Featured & Trial Tactics