Atty. David Betras, family members call for independent investigation of Betty Jean Winston’s death while in custody at the Mercer County Jail, 36-year-old was found lifeless in her cell after being maced and tased by deputies
Citing serious concerns and numerous unanswered questions…
August 18, 2023/by Casey Van ValkenburghCorporate greed, regulatory failures responsible for hundreds of deadly big rig accidents each year, BKM is fighting to make the roads safer by holding truckers accountable
BKM Managing Partner David Betras
Since MahoningMatters offered…
July 26, 2023/by bkm1Since MahoningMatters offered…
A look back at SCOTUS’ 22-23 term, predictably conservative with a dash of surprise
BKM Managing Partner David Betras
On Friday, June 30, the…
July 19, 2023/by Casey Van ValkenburghOn Friday, June 30, the…
What you need to know about Ohio’s new consumer fireworks law–aside from the fact that it actually makes sense…
If there is one thing I’ve learned during my three decades…
July 4, 2023/by Casey Van ValkenburghDon’t let the clock run out: if you’ve been injured allowing the statute of limitations to expire could stop you from receiving the justice and just compensation you deserve
BKM Managing Partner David Betras
Statutes of limitations…
June 26, 2023/by Casey Van ValkenburghStatutes of limitations…
DAVID BETRAS: August’s ballot decision asking to create a 60% supermajority goes against majority rule
In the 220 years that elapsed since Ohio became a state, the…
May 22, 2023/by bkm1Betras, Kopp & Markota observes Motorcycle Safety Month by offering life-saving tips
The weather is breaking and that means people across the Valley…
May 22, 2023/by bkm1BKM Managing Partner David Betras admitted to Florida Bar and is now officially licensed to practice in law in Florida
Betras, Kopp & Markota (BKM) one of the region’s leading…
May 3, 2023/by Casey Van ValkenburghWhat were they thinking? Why did Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers allow the now convicted killer to testilie for hours on end?
BKM Managing Partner David Betras
Judging by the number of…
March 26, 2023/by bkm1Judging by the number of…
Nothing frivolous about it: Trial lawyers who hold doctors and other providers accountable when they injure or kill patients play a major role in improving America’s health care system
BKM Managing Partner David Betras
Over the years I’ve developed…
March 26, 2023/by bkm1Over the years I’ve developed…
Despite reassurances from officials and NS, West Virginia University student finds tens of thousands of dead animals in Leslie Run Creek, other residents continue to report illness, sick and dying animals
State and federal officials and Norfolk Southern continue to…
February 21, 2023/by bkm1Betras, Kopp & Markota will provide information, answer questions about Norfolk Southern derailment, fire, and toxic chemical release at public meeting on Thursday, February 16
Attorney David Betras, managing partner of Betras, Kopp and…
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Atty. David Betras, family members call for independent investigation of Betty Jean Winston’s death while in custody at the Mercer County Jail, 36-year-old was found lifeless in her cell after being maced and tased by deputiesAugust 18, 2023 - 3:57 pm
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