About Trevor Kupfer
Trevor Kupfer is a senior editor on Super Lawyers’ staff. He is editor of the Illinois, South Carolina, Michigan, and Wisconsin magazines, in addition to being a writer and fact-checker of Super Lawyers’ other projects. He has a degree in journalism from an accredited program (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire) and has written for such newspapers and magazines as Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Volume One, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, Global Food Forums, and various publications under the groups Tribune Media Services, Capital Newspapers, and Conley Media. He has served on crime and courts beats and, in college, he aided an investigation through the Wisconsin Innocence Project.
Articles written by Trevor Kupfer
Free Legal Advice for Twin Cities Landlords and Tenants
Going to court is a scary proposition in itself, but adding the risk of losing your home is downright terrifying. Thankfully, low-income residents in the Twin Cities have a place to turn for legal resources. And, even better: It’s legal help for free. “The important thing is getting the word out there that this resource exists,” says John Mandler, a class action litigator at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath in Minneapolis who has taken pro bono housing cases for roughly 30 years. “For …
Health Care Provider Liability for False Claims After the Escobar Decision
Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in the 2016 case Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar, there has been a thorn in health providers’ sides. On its face, the decision closes a statutory gap to prevent fraud within the industry, but it has had other legal implications — namely, increased risks in reporting and billing. “We had a matter a couple of years ago that we looked at, and it was really out of whack. When we ran the numbers, my …
If You’re Injured on a Bike
If you’ve been following the proper rules of the road for cyclists in your state and are in an accident, you should be entitled to compensation for damages. But getting it won’t necessarily be easy. In fact, seeking relief from your insurance and/or a lawsuit can be an uphill battle. “In a large segment of the population that doesn’t ride, there’s a bias and prejudice—even sometimes with law enforcement—that the cyclist is always at fault,” says Randy G. Knutson, an attorney …
An Empire of Concealed Assets
How Richard Goldberg and David Shuster got terminating sanctions in a bankruptcy caseIn 2014, Richard Goldberg and Dave Shuster filed suit against businessman Vince Abell. At issue were Abell’s sketchy real estate dealings—primarily, residences in the DC area. “Some he’d flip, others he’d rent,” says Goldberg, of Shapiro Sher. “But where he got into trouble was mortgage-rescue scams. He would follow the foreclosure dockets and seize on the elderly, minorities and unsophisticated borrowers.” Abell would approach these homeowners, offer them funds to help them …
Are There Limits to My Free Speech Rights?
There are limits to your free speech rights when they serve a legitimate government interest or violate civil or criminal laws. The government has time-place-manner restrictions to protect the peace and public safety. Other government restrictions on free speech include incitement, obscenity, fighting words representing a true threat, child pornography, and clear dangers to national security. The First Amendment only applies to government censorship, and you can face civil liability for …
A Deadly Delay in Diagnosis
Cancer is the second leading cause of death, but medical malpractice often plays a role in its progression. Studies show that over 250,000 Americans die each year from medical malpractice. Failure to order the proper testing or read test results accurately delays such diagnoses. “When you have a mass and you don’t get a biopsy, everything essentially becomes just a gut feeling and not something that is really reliable as a firm diagnosis,” says Virginia M. Buchanan, a medical malpractice …
Resolving Noncompete Disputes: Out-of-Court Solutions and What They Cost
Noncompete agreements are a way for employers to protect their clients and trade secrets. Should a current employee seek employment elsewhere, the noncompete may dictate how long they must wait before joining a competitor, the minimum distance from their current workplace where they can work, and even the type of role they can accept. These provisions can lead to many legal disputes. “As a new hire, you get a stack of benefits documents, sign-up sheets, applications, and sometimes the …
They Give at the Office … Literally
Doug Sorocco helped turn Dunlap Codding’s law office into a free community-event spaceInitially, Dunlap Codding just needed a nice view from the kitchen. In 2012, the IP boutique converted a 100-year-old warehouse—formerly an ice house and prop studio—into its offices. The firm removed a large commercial garage door next to the kitchen, replaced it with a glass one, then wanted something better looking than a cement slab outside. Firm director Doug Sorocco, who managed the project, envisioned a pocket garden area with modular seating and a pergola for shade. The result …
Navigating the Maze of Workers' Comp
Imagine you’re in a maze with another person. You don’t know the way, but they do. The maze is constantly changing, and there are traps along the way. And the goal is to get through it first. “That’s the work comp system,” says Michael Kaplan, an attorney at Kaplan Morrell in Denver. “You’re against the adjuster, and I’ll give you one guess who wins that race if you don’t have assistance.” The process can be confusing, attorneys say, but they have some helpful tips if you …
Mistakes on a Plane
Here’s what to do when the airline is at faultRecent incidents on airplanes have caused some serious turbulence—videos have gone viral, stocks have dropped and many airlines are changing policies. One thing that hasn’t changed? The limited scope of passengers’ rights. “It’s become fairly evident that airlines have broad discretion to refuse to let passengers board and to take them off the plane. As fare-paying passengers, we like to think we have a lot of rights, but the airlines are in charge here,” says Erin Applebaum, who …
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