Pankauski’s Testimony Leads to Jury Verdict and Punitive Damages

Probate and trust attorney John Pankauski testified this past Tuesday for the plainitff in the case of Morrissey v. Siew, which dealt with issues of defamatory statements or postings on the internet.  Pankauski, who built a probate and trust litigation practice in West Palm Beach, testified to the importance of one’s reputation when providing legal services.  He also testified as to the harm that may come to attorneys who are the victims of persons who write or post defamatory statements on the internet.   The jury found for the plaintiff and also awarded punitive damages. Pankauski is also the co-author (with Robert Connor and Larry Steckman) of  three legal articles on punitive damages in Florida, which were published by the Florida Bar.