Another New Lawyer for Casey - Dorothy Sims

[Paintr]

"She can be retained to research defense experts, prepare notebooks for cross examination and, in some cases, conduct the cross examination herself. In some cases, with proper notice, she is available to instant message suggested questions to lead counsel as he or she conducts the cross examination in real time while Dorothy listens to the testimony of the defense expert. Defense counsel must be made aware of her presence on the record, however."

http://www.ocalaw.com/bio/dcs.php

BBM

An interesting twist. Jose with a bluetooth, getting coached from the sidelines.

I miss the old days. Remember when people actually had to show up in court in person, dressed nicely, raise their right hand, and face people when they were involved in a case?

 

[Dear Prudence]

Hmmm? She is a Plaintiff side medical malpractice lawyer. Has anyone considered that this might have nothing to do with the criminal case. She might be there examining the possibilities of KC suing the jail over the fall and dental damage while in leg irons?

At the same time Ms. Sims visited Casey, Richard Gabriel also visited. Mr. Gabriel is an expert on jury selection. http://www.decisionanalysisinc.com/...abriel&catid=39:consultant-profiles&Itemid=55

It makes more sense to me that they were there in regards to the murder trial.

 

[Dear Prudence]

I haven't read her biography but Mason is a little arrogant to assume a non medical person can poke holes in the medical stuff. Medicine is a science. The legal defense of a child killer isn't. I bet she's really good at blowing smoke and running in circles to cause confusion amongst the jurors or expert on the stand but knows next to nothing about the real meaning of the constantly evolving science. JMO
The ME is a female and IMO the defense wants a woman to cross examine her. All part of the show. The medical stuff in this case is actually pretty minimal. Forensic Anthropology isn't medicine and Casey is sane. :twocents:

http://www.wesh.com/r/24774586/detail.html

It was Richard Hornsby who said if there are any holes in the autopsy she can expose them.

 

[Kentjbkent]

Sounds like she is more of a plaintiff's attorney than a defendent's attorney, if the title of her book is any indication.

You are absolutely correct! I have pulled all previous cases of Dorothy Sims going back to the mid 1990s on Pacer and ALL CASES are Civil Cases....she is PLAINTIFF ATTY in all cases.....there are NO CRIMINAL CASES....most are insurance companies, product liability, etc...

Majority were all tried in Florida courts although she has been Plaintiff Atty in 5 cases in 5 other states (old cases)

Appears she has only been attorney of record in less than 5 cases since 2007...may do more advising now than practicing? :waitasec:

Very interesting reading court docs from all these cases...will post summary here later (supposed to be werkin....)

But sure looks to me like this venture into Casey's case is going to be a totally new experience for her!

 

[Kentjbkent]

http://www.wesh.com/r/24774586/detail.html

It was Richard Hornsby who said if there are any holes in the autopsy she can expose them.

WHich is "interesting" in itself :waitasec:?

 

[Kentjbkent]

Hmmm? She is a Plaintiff side medical malpractice lawyer. Has anyone considered that this might have nothing to do with the criminal case. She might be there examining the possibilities of KC suing the jail over the fall and dental damage while in leg irons?

Oh, VERY INTERESTING thought to ponder....

 

[kaRN]

If Baez is running the show the jury could consist of First Graders and they would see the light.

It needs to be a jury of KC's peers so I think your right on target!!!

 

[kaRN]

http://www.wesh.com/r/24774586/detail.html

It was Richard Hornsby who said if there are any holes in the autopsy she can expose them.

I respect his legal opinion but stand by my medical one but thanks for the link!
I can promise the ME examining the remains of a toddler whose mandible was taped in place, with vegetative rootwork growing through their skeletal remains, would receive a comprehensive autopsy. The Defense won't be able to find holes so her job will be to create doubt in the ME's professionalism. Not an easy task when you have Dr Lee as your exmple of professionalism for rebuttle. Ah the irony is rich!!

Not to knock Defense Attorneys. They have a job to do and I have a lot of respect for RH and you!!

 

[TinaD]

I think I must be a bit dim but.... if her speciality is advising on medical or forensic testimony, why would she need to meet with ICA?

 

[Kentjbkent]

I respect his legal opinion but stand by my medical one but thanks for the link!
I can promise the ME examining the remains of a toddler whose mandible was taped in place, with vegetative rootwork growing through their skeletal remains, would receive a comprehensive autopsy. The Defense won't be able to find holes so her job will be to create doubt in the ME's professionalism. Not an easy task when you have Dr Lee as your exmple of professionalism for rebuttle. Ah the irony is rich!!

Not to knock Defense Attorneys. They have a job to do and I have a lot of respect for RH and you!!

And here is what I am just not getting...

How can a defense attorney poke holes in an autopsy report if said attorney states they have no medical background at all and the defense does not have its own defense expert witness to testify or refute prosecution testimony???? :waitasec:

And even more perplexing in regards to this particular former plaintiff attorney.....how many previous autopsy reports were refuted in her previous cases if they all generally involve disability, workman's comp and insurance cases??? :waitasec:

 

[Dells]

I just want to know how many lawyers the JAC allows the perp.

Well, if it is not unlimitless, then JB will be claiming that his client isn't getting a fair trial. Seriously, how many indigent defendants even get a fraction of the lawyers and experts that Casey is getting? She's going to be getting the most fair trial that the state of Florida has ever seen!

 

[elementary]

Having read the comments, I have a few questions:

Can Linda Kenny Baden leave the team now? Doesn't the latest regulation that you can't jump ship when the money runs out apply to her as well?

Is the autopsy a separate issue, that requires another specialist lawyer?

Is the JAC obligated to pay her?

What's the JAC's limit on experts/lawyers?

 

[Novice Seeker]

Interesting. Yet another lawyer willing to attach themselves this case...I wonder if they are force fed the Casey koolaid before agreeing to sign on.

Her name is Dorothy Clay Sims, and Mason believes if there's holes in the medical stuff, she'll find them.

I wonder what happens if there are no holes for her to find? What do you guys think of this latest addition to the dream team?

First, IMO, it's another stall, money wasting tactic. As a nurse why would Sims be questioning Casey about medical evidence that she should "alledgedly no nothing about" Perhaps Sims couldn't find the building that houses the reports containing the needed information.

As for this kool-aid, it must contain something quite addictive.:waitasec::drink: Before long the straws are going to start running out.

Novice Seeker

 

[Steely Dan]

I think I must be a bit dim but.... if her speciality is advising on medical or forensic testimony, why would she need to meet with ICA?

IIRC, someone mentioned in this thread that she may be asking KC how she really killed Caylee. This would enable her to poke holes in the states theories if they are off at all on the theory. JMO

 

[ziggy]

Or did the defense just hire her for a brief period of time so that the prosecution can't? She wrote a book exposing defense medical experts so maybe they just don't want to go up against her.

 

[faefrost]

And here is what I am just not getting...

How can a defense attorney poke holes in an autopsy report if said attorney states they have no medical background at all and the defense does not have its own defense expert witness to testify or refute prosecution testimony???? :waitasec:

And even more perplexing in regards to this particular former plaintiff attorney.....how many previous autopsy reports were refuted in her previous cases if they all generally involve disability, workman's comp and insurance cases??? :waitasec:

If she does medical malpractice it's a safe bet that she has not come into contact with an autopsy that involved skeletonized remains that have been exposed to the elements for months in rough terrain. Quite simply there isn't a whole heckuva lot for her to poke holes in beyond the cursory "so you don't know if she was poisoned? So you don't know if she was stabbed?" etc. That I would think any marginally competent defense attorney could come up with on their own (so I'll give JB a 3 in 5 chance, maybe?)

 

[ThinkTank]

Or did the defense just hire her for a brief period of time so that the prosecution can't? She wrote a book exposing defense medical experts so maybe they just don't want to go up against her.

BINGO!!!
Wasn't that precisely one of AL's favorite strategies?!

 

[Dells]

BINGO!!!
Wasn't that precisely one of AL's favorite strategies?!

Yes, you are right! Perhaps JB has learned a thing or two from AL after all? Huh.

 

[LeLe1953]

And in my head "the worms crawl in, the worms crawl out"!

I guess I am a cruel person b/c I have wished since the beginning that this song would be played on loud speaker at the Anthony home & I wish it were piped into KC's cell.

 

[LeLe1953]

If her expertise is poking holes in autopsy results, I'm curious as to why she would spend time visiting with Casey? Is it just to introduce herself to Casey and let her know she's now part of the team? Casey can't really shed any light on the medical aspects of the case, unless she were to tell this attorney exactly how she killed Caylee.

Hum, like what " well of course there is no evidence of trauma to the bones, I smothered her b/c after much research I knew a snapped neck would show up if she was ever found."