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Torts/Personal Injury

Sep. 4, 2026

Navigating client council and guardian dynamics in cases involving minors

Representing an injured minor requires special care, from choosing the right guardian ad litem and navigating potential conflicts to ensuring any settlement protects the minor's long-term interests.

Geoffrey S. Wells

Partner
Greene, Broillet & Wheeler LLP

100 Wilshire Blvd Fl 21
Santa Monica , CA 90401-1116

Phone: (310) 576-1200

Email: gwells@gbw.law

Pepperdine Law School

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Navigating client council and guardian dynamics in cases involving minors
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Representing an injured minor carries special responsibilities because minors are particularly vulnerable, and the consequences of resolving their cases can last far longer than in a typical case.

It is especially important to meet with the parents and the minor either in person or by Zoom early in the case. Getting to know the minor and the parents while working up the case is important. This includes learning what school the child a...

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