As a child from a long lineage of doctors, Lisa King used to taunt her father by saying she’d become a lawyer. Although getting a rise out of her dad was entertaining, she knew from a very young age that she wanted to be a lawyer. The event in her life that solidified that law was her true calling was when her close friend’s mother got into an accident at Disney World that caused her to lose her short-term memory and required extensive medical care. It seemed like doctors were unable to help her, and Disney World wouldn’t offer any compensation. With the help of an attorney, the family obtained a settlement that allowed her to get the care she needed. Lisa explained, “I always knew that I wanted to be in a career where I could help people. By living through this experience with my friend’s family, I learned that the lawyer was the essential advocate who gave a voice to my friend’s family when no one would listen. It was then that I knew a career in the law was the right choice for me.” WHY COMPASSION DRIVES LISA KING Meet one of our Senior Trial Attorneys
While 9/11 remains a day of remembrance of tragic events, it should also be a day to remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to save others. These are just a few of their stories. Betty Ong and Amy Sweeney After five al-Qaida terrorists hijacked American Airlines Flight 11, Ong and Sweeney, two flight attendants, used the crew phone to call their colleagues and give them information about their attackers, including what they looked like and what seats they had been sitting in. Both attendants perished, but the information they shared helped the FBI jump-start their investigation. Rick Rescorla A Vietnam veteran who had earned a silver star for his service, Rescorla was no stranger to stressful life or death situations. As the head of corporate security for Morgan Stanley in the South Tower, he defied orders from Port Authority to stay put and instead escorted 2,700 people out of the building before it collapsed. After the collapse, he headed back in to look for survivors. That was the last time anyone saw him. Passengers of Flight 93 While two planes hit the World Trade Center towers and one plane hit the Pentagon, another plane that headed for the White House never reached its destination. That’s because passengers aboard this flight, upon learning their plane had been hijacked, decided to rush the cockpit and overtake the terrorists. They caused the plane to crash in an empty field in Pennsylvania, saving the White House but killing everyone on board. As we reflect on the tragedies of that day, these heroic men and women continue to inspire Americans even 20 years later. We should never forget the events that occurred on 9/11, but we should also remember these regular people who became heores by deciding to take extraordinary lengths to save others. Remembering the Heroes Amid the Tragedy THE EVERYDAY PEOPLE WHO SAVED COUNTLESS LIVES ON 9/11
After finishing law school, she became an Assistant State Attorney so that she could help give a voice to victims of serious
crimes, including sexual assault, rape, and child sex crimes. As a prosecutor, she was able to advocate and provide a voice for victims who were silenced by the actions of others. Lisa explained, “The invaluable experience I obtained as a prosecutor strengthened my aspirations of facilitating justice and advocating for the rights of those who have been injured.” She broadened her professional experience by working for insurance companies where she was able to gain insight and understanding into how insurance companies evaluate and litigate personal injury claims. After only a short time working for insurance companies, she realized that she wanted to continue to advocate for injured people and joined Cellino Law. Lisa is grateful for the wonderful clients she has had the opportunity to represent and for the relationships she has built over the years with her clients. Even years after a case has settled or a verdict has been reached, clients maintain contact with her and remain part of her life. She texts one past client every day, and they talk about everything from family weddings to the latest Yankees game. We’re so proud to have you, your well-spoken intelligence, and your dedicated spirit as part of our team, Lisa! Thank you for everything that you do.
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