Car Accident: $220,000.00
This case was litigated by Anthony Gorospe. This was a disputed liability case involving a car accident. Both parties argued that the other was at fault for a collision that occurred in the middle of a rural intersection with no traffic control devices (stop signs, stop lights, etc.). After extensive pre-trial discovery, this case settled immediately before trial.
Car accident: $125,000.00
This case was negotiated and settled by Anthony Gorospe. Mr. Gorospe represented three family members in this case. It was alleged by the defendant, and the lawyers hired by his insurance company, that Mr. Gorospe's client ran a red light causing the accident. After extensive written discovery and depositions leading up to trial, the case settled.
Motorcycle accident: $125,000.00+
This case was negotiated and settled by Anthony Gorospe. Mr. Gorospe represented the rider of a Harley who was cut off by a negligent driver.
Motorcycle accident: $80,000.00
This case was negotiated and settled by Anthony Gorospe. Mr. Gorospe represented the backseat rider in this motorcycle accident case. The driver of the motorcycle tried to take a turn too fast causing the accident. It was alleged that Mr. Gorospe's client was consuming alcohol prior to the accident. Therefore, the insurance company defending the negligent driver of the motorcycle did not tender any settlement money to the backseat rider. After Mr. Gorospe was retained, he filed a lawsuit, conducted discovery and this case quickly settled in mediation.
Pedestrian accident: $25,000.00
This case was negotiated and settled by Anthony Gorospe. Mr. Gorospe represented the family of a young child that was struck by a motorcycle while running across the street. Luckily, the child suffered minor injuries and a broken tooth. Mr. Gorospe secured settlement for the child and the settlement funds were placed in a money market account for the child's college savings.
Jason Nicholson, First-Degree Manslaughter: Not Guilty
Zach Smith represented Jason Nicholson, a former professional boxer/bouncer who was charged in the September 2004 killing of Nelson Scott Bolton. In one of the highest profile criminal trials Tulsa has seen in the last decade, Zach was able to acquit Jason of First Degree Manslaughter. The elected DA, Tim Harris, was the lead Prosecutor for the State of Oklahoma, and after a two week trial and lengthy testimony from about 20 witnesses, the jury deliberated for 11 hours before returning a verdict of NOT GUILTY.
After two and a half years, Nicholson finally got his day in court and, thanks to Zach, went home a free man. After the trial, Jason said, "Zach's the man". Jason has said several times, "nothing happened with my case for over a year, and Zach Smith got the case and in two and a half months it was over. I'm a free man because of Zach and his amazing ability as a trial lawyer."
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Michael Dax Mondy, Shooting with Intent to Kill: Amended to Assault
Michael Dax Mondy was charged with Shooting With Intent to Kill after an alleged road rage incident in Tulsa wherein he pulled out a pistol and shot into a woman's car. The case drew heavy media attention, especially after it was discovered that the bullet struck a baby's car seat.
Zach Smith was able to work out a deal with the district Attorney's Office, and the charges were amended to Assault With a Dangerous Weapon a far less-serious offense, and Mondy took a deal: One (1) year in custody, Four (4) years suspended.
Zach Smith's ability to negotiate cases and trial reputation benefited Mondy in this particular case. Shooting With Intent to Kill carries up to life in prison, but because of the deal that Zach worked out, Mondy only spent about 7 months in custody, and is now back with his family for a regretful mistake.
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Wesley A. Gunnels, Assault with Intent to Kill: Not Guilty
Wesley Gunnells was charged with Assault With Intent to Kill for an alleged attack on Patrick Carr. Zach Smith represented him in a jury trial that lasted four days. After deliberating for almost Four (4) hours, the jury found him Not Guilty of Assault With Intent to Kill, and found him Guilty of the lesser offense of Assault With a Dangerous Weapon.
Gunnells has prior felony convictions, and therefore, the minimum sentence of Twenty (20) years was imposed. However, the plea offer from the State originally was Twenty-Five (25) years on Assault With Intent to Kill. The problem for Wesley was that Assault With Intent to Kill is an 85% crime, meaning that he would have to serve at least 85% of the Twenty-Five (25) years before becoming eligible for parole. Assault With a Dangerous Weapon does not have a minimum requirement, and Gunnells would only have to serve about one-third of the Twenty (20) years he got from the jury. The end result was that Zach Smith saved Gunnells about Fourteen (14) years in that case.
