Abrams Landau, Ltd.

08/06/2025

Got Questions About Workers’ Comp? You're not alone.

Recently, we sat down with one of our workers' comp paralegals to answer some of the most frequently asked questions. From how to file a claim to what benefits you might be entitled to, watch this video to get informed!👇

07/22/2024

What is an Escrow and Why Does it Have My Check?

To stay secure and protect clients, good lawyers maintain a “trust account” with a reputable bank. Lawyers are not allowed to gain interest on these accounts, as that could incentivize some lawyers to take their sweet time distributing money. Trusts, also known as escrow accounts, are where the Abrams Landau firm holds a client’s settlement funds for distribution.

This almost never happens in a Worker’s Compensation case, where the money is sent directly to the worker and the attorney for costs and legal fees. However, in car crash cases, bike accidents, and other negligence cases, the settlement check often has to go through a trust account, which takes a week or more.

This is because large settlement checks in negligence cases need to “clear” the bank, meaning the funds must be deposited into the trust account before they can be disbursed. If there are no claims against these funds, other than what is to be distributed to the client and the law firm, the money can then be disbursed via an escrow check.

Doug Landau has been known to personally deliver large settlement checks across the country, including on the race course at the Wi******er Apple Blossom Festival, over ice cream in Orange County, and to Law Offices in the District of Columbia and beyond.

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What is “escrow” and why does my settlement check have to go there? To stay secure and protect clients, good lawyers maintain a “trust account” with a reputable bank. Lawyers are not allowed to gain interest on these accounts, as that could incentivize some lawyers to take their sweet time d...

07/18/2024

Continuing the Abrams Landau Tradition of “Come See Us In Action!”

As the only law firm that invites clients, families, and even witnesses to observe us "in action," it was gratifying to have several people join us this month at a Workers' Compensation Hearing in Manassas. This case was unique as the injured client was also the company's owner. Due to the sensitive nature of their work, no photographs, diagrams, or measurements of the fall could be used in court. The written decision for their case was received just two weeks after the hearing. They were awarded compensation for past wage loss, transportation expenses, and the "foundation" for future compensation, including permanent impairment, partial wage loss, and treatment.

Doug Landau requests clients who do not suffer from severe brain injury to come to court. This allows them to see him try a case BEFORE their all-important “day in court” and reduce their anxiety. Real cases are not like what you see on television or in the movies. Real cases do not have commercial breaks; they do not finish in the half-hour; and there are lots of “hurry up and wait!” Lawyer Landau subscribes to the strategy that “the best surprise is NO surprise.” Professional sports teams send scouts to research the venue and the opposition; why wouldn’t a lawyer and client do the same? It takes more time, effort, and money. However, the “dividends” are immense, for counsel, the trial team, the client, and their family.

In addition to letting clients know when and where we are trying cases, teaching, giving speeches, and traveling, Landau also enjoys meeting with past and present clients before and after races nationwide. He’s even met with a client in Australia after the World Championships who became a lawyer with his settlement that the Abrams Landau team helped to achieve! Recently, Landau met with lawyers and clients while participating in the East Coast Triathlon Festival. In addition to being the venue for the Youth and Junior National Championships, this was also where the Virginia Super Sprint Triathlon Championships took place.

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As the only Law Firm that requests clients, families, and even witnesses to come see us “in action,” it was gratifying to see several this month come to a Worker’s Compensation Hearing in Manassas. this case was unusual as the injured client was also the company’s owner! Because of the sensi...

08/31/2023

Travels & Adventures with the Abrams Landau Team

During the summer, when some courts are closed and many go on vacation because their kids are out of school, members of the Abrams Landau Team also take some time off to be with their families or go on adventures.

This summer, Senior Legal Assistant, Beatriz Vargas went to Mexico for a fortnight to see family and friends.

Worker’s Compensation Paralegal, Rachel Hirsch visited family, friends, and some concerts, prior to her starting Law School in the Fall. She will still be helping out at the Landau Law Shop, but with different hours (due to her class schedule).

Likewise, Niki Muppidi will be starting at UCLA in September. She has been assisting Mr. Landau with our monthly newsletters, posts on our various websites, and other social media. She will continue to work on the West Coast when school starts.

Joining the Worker’s Compensation team is another staff member who enjoys traveling, Sofia Bartalone. Sofia has prior experience at a Worker's Compensation Insurance Defense Firm, as well as with the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court visitation department.

Melissa Landau just completed a weeks-long bike tour with her daughter-in-law from Albany, New York to Brooklyn. A distance of over 250 miles! They camped out in tents and enjoyed visiting such places as the Culinary Institute of America, "Doug's Pretty Good Pub," and the New York State Rails-to-Trails system.

Senior Negligence Paralegal, Kristin Tanzi and her husband went from California to Georgia. She has basically perfected working remotely since before COVID-19.

Doug Landau did not compete at the Multisport National Championships in Texas, or the USAT Sprint Triathlon National Championship in Wisconsin. He, nevertheless, has started racing again and traveled to see family, friends, and clients in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Doug and Melissa just came back from traveling to Califonia for a wedding and will use this Labor Day weekend to rest up!

07/04/2022

HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!! 🎆🎇

02/07/2022

Dave Conover definitely knows his stuff when it comes to . The guy's been officiating for over 20 years for cryin' out loud! We highly recommend all the cyclists out there listen to what he has to say about during races.

With the 2022 triathlon season around the corner, it’s important to understand triathlon cycling rules in order to avoid accident and injury, which, on the cycling portion of races, tend to be more common and more severe. Amateur and veteran triathletes alike would do well to brush up on what is a...

01/31/2022

NOT a great idea to coach your witness during a deposition...but trying to do it secretly, over text, during a remote deposition? And then texting it to the OPPOSING counsel? Well, that's just comedy...

A lawyer was suspended by the Florida Supreme Court for texting instructions to his client during a telephonic deposition

01/29/2022

in the crowd needing a pick-me-up? This video might do the trick to hold you over until 2022 season gets rolling!

For triathletes who are itching for triathlon season to restart, this video from the Pleasants Landing Triathlon might help you start to get back in gear!

01/25/2022

Time to mask up at the VWCC!

VWCC's masking requirement update: all persons entering a commission office or hearing location must wear mask, regardless of COVID vaccination status.

01/25/2022

We are looking for a terrific nurse to review medical records, do chronologies, perhaps attend medical exams with clients & assist us on a case by case basis. Our wonderful nurse has retired, so we need some smart, empathetic person to help us help our injured & disabled clients. Great job for a nurse looking to make some extra money, or for someone who wants to work from home in between child care & other responsibilities. Please let us know if you or someone you know may be interested in working with us at ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd.

01/24/2022

We are looking for a terrific nurse to review medical records, do chronologies, perhaps attend medical exams with clients & assist us on a case by case basis. Our wonderful nurse Diana Atkins has retired, so we need some smart, empathetic person to help us help our injured & disabled clients. Great job for a nurse looking to make some extra money, or for someone who wants to work from home in between child care & other responsibilities. Please let us know if you or someone you know may be interested in working with us at ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd.

01/24/2022

Car insurance minimum limits in : $25k/person & $50k per crash. But is this really enough to protect you? The reality is NO. Thankfully, the law just changed and limits are increasing. Read on!

Virginia car insurance minimum limits were only $25,000/person & $50,000/crash, leaving you with subpar protection. But minimum limits are now going up!