Brad Lakin, Esq.,  author and trial lawyer, has signed a publishing deal with CelebrityPress, a leading book publishing company, along with other leading legal experts to release “Protect and Defend: Proven Strategies from America’s Leading Attorneys to help you Protect and Defend Your Business, Family and Wealth.”

St. Louis, MO – May 9, 2012 – Brad Lakin, Esq. has joined a select group of America’s leading attorneys to co-write the forthcoming book titled, “Protect and Defend: Proven Strategies from America’s Leading Attorneys to help you Protect and Defend Your Business, Family and Wealth.” Nick Nanton, Esq. along with business partner, JW Dicks, Esq., recently signed a publishing deal with each of these authors to contribute their expertise to the book, which will be released under their CelebrityPress™ label.   Mr. Lakin will write about dangerous pharmaceutical drugs.

Brad Lakin is an author and nationally known injury lawyer who is often sought out by media to discuss his client’s cases.  Brad has been appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX affiliates and CNN as well as being quoted and written about in newspapers throughout the country.  Brad has repeatedly been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer, a Rising Star and in 2006 as one of Forty Lawyers Under Forty to Watch.  He has also been honored as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers, a nationwide organization.  These honors stem from his success as a litigator in the courtroom.

In a 2005 product liability trial, Lakin helped his clients win a $43 million verdict – the second largest verdict in Illinois and the 30^th nationwide. The case was a featured story throughout the country an included an appearance on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360.  Brad has tried cases to verdict in Illinois, Oklahoma, Arkansas, West Virginia, Nebraska, Missouri and Ohio.  During the course of his career his firms have represented clients in all 50 states.

Brad’s firm is known nationally for its successful courtroom advocacy in personal injury, mass torts and a variety of complex litigation matters.  His firm has recovered over $700 million in verdicts, settlements and benefits for their clients.

The forthcoming book, Protect and Defend: Proven Strategies from America’s Leading Attorneys to help you Protect and Defend Your Business, Family and Wealth, will feature strategies from some of America’s leading legal minds to help businesses and families navigate the often cumbersome nature of the today’s legal system.  Some of the topics covered include how to keep your house from foreclosure, offering compromise with the IRS, veteran’s benefits, alcohol related cases, injury settlements, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, health insurance, asset protection for the middle class, and much more. The book is tentatively scheduled to be available in the summer of 2012.

To learn more about Brad Lakin and his firm visit http://www.SLChapman.com

or call (800) 851-5523.

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