"“We are pleased to report that it looks like the parties have reached a tentative settlement in this case. Thank you again for your hard work on this case, we couldn’t have done it without your help.”"
“Thanks so much for your hard work on this case and under short turnaround. Due to your help, we were able to settle this case tonight.”
“As usual, I am extremely impressed by your thoroughness and am reassured that we have done the best job possible for our client by employing you.”
“I work with Bill because he focuses on the key vocational issues and presents his opinions in a common sense, matter-of-fact fashion. He is smart, reliable, and fun to work with. Whether I need him in a pinch or work with him over the course of a year, he is my go-to vocational expert.”
“Thanks so much for your help today. It was invaluable to the Court. You were amazing. AMAZING.”
“We are pleased to report that we have successfully settled the above-referenced Jones Act personal injury case. We believe we were able to reach a favorable settlement as a result of your valuable input.”
“Thank you for your assistance in reviewing, analyzing, and testifying in the recent case I was defending. When the plaintiff’s vocational rehabilitation expert testified that the plaintiff needed a life care plan ranging from a minimum of $225,000 to as much as $750,000, we were fortunate in finding a consultant with your expertise. The combination of your testimony and demeanor was found to be far more credible than that of the plaintiff’s expert and resulted in there being no award rendered for vocational rehabilitation. I would recommend your services to anyone in need of vocational rehabilitation counseling or in a litigation consulting capacity.”
“You should be aware that my client thought your report was excellent.”
“Your willingness to drop everything to review and comment on the rehabilitation issues not only saved my mediation date, but ultimately facilitated what my client and I believe to be a favorable settlement. Thanks again for saving my bacon.”
“The purpose of this letter is to highly recommend William Skilling as a vocational expert in personal injury litigation. My experience with Bill has been very positive. He meticulously reviews the documents provided and thoughtfully analyzes the vocational issues. Bill is a very effective witness at arbitration or trial. He is always well prepared and responds effectively to cross-examination. Bill's low key, soft spoken demeanor is well received by arbitrators and jurors.”
“This is another tremendous result for the Port of Portland. I was especially pleased to read the judge’s comments on Bill Skilling’s work, and I am sending a copy of this letter to Mr. Skilling.”
“The _____ case has settled thanks to your valuable expert input.”
“I recently consulted with Bill Skilling as a vocational rehabilitation expert in connection with the defense of a product liability action that involved major vocational disability issues. Mr. Skilling’s independent analysis and research proved to be invaluable to the defense. Mr. Skilling’s genuineness and straightforwardness made him a credible witness and he was able to testify effectively with little preparation. I would not hesitate to use Mr. Skilling’s services again, which I consider my highest recommendation.”
“As always, it was a pleasure working with you.”
“Thank you for all of your assistance in this case; it greatly helped in getting the case resolved.”
“I’m pleased to report that this matter has been resolved through settlement. I’d also like to personally thank you for your excellent work – it truly paid off and helped us achieve a great outcome for our clients. I’ve always appreciated how pleasant and easy it is to work with you (very educational as well!), and I look forward to more opportunities to work together again in the future.”
“Hi Bill. Please be advised that ________ just settled. Thank you so much for your great work on this case.”
“This case was settled at mediation on June 16, 2020. Your efforts provided the necessary education and evidence to facilitate this conclusion. Although I am not at liberty to discuss dollar figures, I can tell you that the hospital and insurance company are pleased to have this matter resolved.”
“As you know, the above matter settled at a mediation last week. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent services. Your assistance in developing the argument that Mr. _______ was employable as a batch plant operator was both creative and especially helpful. We believe that that argument was instrumental in bringing this matter to a satisfactory conclusion. It was a pleasure working with someone of your professional caliber.”
“This is to let you know that we participated in a mediation yesterday and successfully resolved the matter without the necessity of trial. Your efforts in this case were extremely beneficial to us in our negotiations.”
“I have enjoyed working with you over the past several years on matters relating to vocational rehabilitation and the employability of injured workers, especially those falling under the jurisdiction of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. I have found your analysis of employability to be complete and understandable, and have sincerely appreciated your willingness to consult with our office on questions concerning rehabilitation and employability. You have testified a number of times before the Office of Administrative Law Judges, and I have found your testimony to be complete, objective, and extremely credible. I have in the past and will continue to recommend you to my clients.”
“Thank you so much for all your assistance in connection with this matter. I thought your testimony was powerful and extremely cogent. I do hope that we will have a chance to work together again soon.”
“Thank you for your assistance in the above-referenced matter. This case proceeded to trial in Thurston County and your testimony was presented by video tape deposition. I am pleased to report that the Plaintiff received no damages for economic loss, either past or future. Your testimony was obviously well received and played a large role in the jury’s determination not to award any economic damages.”
“In exclusively representing self-insured employers and insurance companies, I have often been confronted with high exposure cases involving potential permanent total disability. I quickly came to learn that the approach Bill brings to vocational cases in general is uniquely well-suited to the highly complex, high exposure cases with which I was involved. I would have no hesitation in recommending that Bill Skilling be utilized in any vocational situation in which a detailed, diligent and comprehensive approach is required. I would, without hesitation, recommend Bill to any employer or insurer in need of high quality vocational services.”
“I want to personally thank you for your assistance in analyzing and otherwise handling the above-referenced matter. Your assistance was very professional and most helpful. We will most certainly work together in the future.”
“The above case settled late yesterday afternoon on terms that I believe were fair and equitable to all sides. I wanted to personally thank you for the professional manner in which you assisted us in the evaluation of the issues in this case. I sincerely believe that the only reason we were able to bring the plaintiff and his attorneys to reality was by virtue of the fact we had professionals such as yourself reviewing and assessing the matter.”
“In a recent personal injury case, I retained Mr. Skilling to accomplish a vocational rehabilitation evaluation for my client who was suffering from tinnitus caused by a car accident. Mr. Skilling accomplished a thorough and timely evaluation and his report was instrumental in obtaining a good settlement of the case prior to trial. Mr. Skilling’s experience, education, and demeanor would make him an excellent witness. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as an expert in a case which involved vocational rehabilitation issues.”
“It is both an honor and a pleasure to provide this professional recommendation for Bill Skilling. As an attorney in personal injury cases, I am frequently in need of a vocational expert to conduct labor market research, vocational evaluations, and determine wage-earning capacity. Bill Skilling is a true professional in his field. I have referred both plaintiff and defense cases to Bill. On every assignment, he has been very well prepared, responsive and always on time. During testimony, Bill presents his opinions in a very logical and credible manner. He has earned my trust, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and mature vocational expert.”
“I can attest to Bill’s unassailable character as well as his affable personality.”