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2025: Law Firm Thrives Amid Federal Shutdown Struggles

10/6/2025

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In 2025, Patrick Steinfeld's firm specializes exclusively in wrongful death law and has secured settlements nationwide.
A federal government shutdown delays payments to defense lawyers, harming client representation; the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers notes financial strain on small firms from unpaid federal cases.
Judges have rebuked the Justice Department for prejudicial comments, underscoring the importance of fair-trial integrity.

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Story summary

In 2025, Patrick Steinfeld's firm specializes exclusively in wrongful death law and has secured settlements nationwide.
A federal government shutdown delays payments to defense lawyers, harming client representation; the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers notes financial strain on small firms from unpaid federal cases.
Judges have rebuked the Justice Department for prejudicial comments, underscoring the importance of fair-trial integrity.