Mr. Juip’s practice has two main focuses: aggressive litigation/trial advocacy and competent, thoughtful pre-litigation risk management support. He specializes in complex civil litigation that includes the defense of medical/professional malpractice, civil rights, 42 USC 1983, and business/commercial lawsuits.
Randy believes in forming a trial strategy early; that working with full information, justified confidence, and good strategy puts his clients in a position of strength throughout the litigation process. His practice incorporates aggressive use of technology to provide not only outstanding results at trial, but to effectively and efficiently share information, coordinate strategy, and allow his clients to realize true cost savings in litigation.
At trial, Randy’s reputation for success is hard-won and indisputable. In close to 70 trials, in both Federal and State Courts, he is able to boast a greater than 97% success rate.
Randy also provides his clients with valuable legal guidance outside of the context of active litigation through risk-management, practice consulting, crisis management, and media relations. He has appeared on television (both local and national) numerous times representing and speaking on behalf of various clients. He has helped many professionals avoid embarrassing and costly public relations disasters by quickly and quietly acting to resolve high profile matters in confidence. Randy works closely with his professional clients to evaluate their policies and practices in an effort to effectively manage the risk that is part of doing business in a litigious society.
Finally, but perhaps most importantly, Randy has long believed that his reputation as a thorough, competent, and civil advocate – with the Courts, and in both the plaintiff and defense bar – serves his clients well. His ethics, civility, and toughness reflect the high quality of the individuals and businesses who seek his representation.
Randy is an elected member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national organization dedicated to the preservation of our jury system and elevating the standards of integrity and honor in the legal profession. He is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan (SBM), the American Bar Association (ABA), the Association of Defense Trial Counsel (ADTC) and serves on various committees of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC).
Specialties: Trial Advocacy, Legal Technology, Public Relations, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Risk Management, Commercial Litigation, Civil Rights Litigation, 42 USC 1983, Medical Practice Policies, Electronic Medical Record Consulting.
“Current Issues in the Overlap Between Radiology and the Law”
Presented to members of the Michigan Radiology Society, October 12, 2019
"Taming the Reptile: Plaintiff Attorneys, Legal Herpetology, and You" – May 2015
Multimedia presentation given to attendees at the annual Michigan Society of Hospital Risk Managers (MSHRM) conference regarding the “Reptile Revolution” and the “Reptilian Technique” utilized by plaintiff attorneys against defendant physicians.
"The Art of Trial: How to Organize and Present Your Case" – May 2015
Multimedia presentation given to attendees of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) Annual Conference on tips and techniques for organizing, evaluating, and presenting complex defenses at trial.
"Data, Logic, and Persuasion: The Analysis and Presentation of Complex Data to a Lay Audience" – April, 2014
ABA TECHSHOW Presentation aimed at assisting attorneys in the process of gathering data, analyzing it data, and then to utilize technology to most simply present that data to the ultimate finder of fact in clear, straightforward, and convincing manner.
"Mac Power Users – 60 in 60" – April, 2015
ABA TECHSHOW Presentation on the 60 most useful, helpful, and incredible tips to help Mac attorneys practice more efficiently and effectively.
“60 Tips in 60 Minutes” – April, 2015
ABA TECHSHOW conference panel discussion covering 60 tips most helpful to busy attorneys and practice managers.
"A Presentation on Presentations: Telling Your Client’s Story at Trial" – March 2015
Multimedia presentation given to a group of attorneys on the art of preparing, designing, and delivering quality presentations at trial or otherwise.
"Taming the Reptile: Plaintiff Attorneys, Legal Herpetology, and You" – February 2015
Multimedia presentation given to attendees at the annual ProAssurance Risk Management Conference on the "Reptile Revolution" and the "Reptilian Technique" utilized by plaintiff attorneys against defendant physicians. Revolution" and the "Reptilian Technique" utilized by plaintiff attorneys against defendant physicians.
"Data, Logic, & Persuasion: The Presentation of Complex Data to a Lay Audience" – Jan 2015
Article published by the ABA for the annual TECHSHOW conference dealing with the selection, analysis, and presentation of complex data sets to a lay audience.
"Anatomy of a Lawsuit" – November 2014
Multimedia presentation to a large primary care physicians group regarding issues common to medical malpractice litigation and a dissection of a sample lawsuit.
"A Presentation on Presentations: Telling Your Client’s Story at Trial" – August 2014
Multimedia presentation given to members of the South Carolina Access to Justice at their annual conference on the art of preparing, designing, and delivering quality presentations at trial or otherwise.
"Telling Your Client’s Story at Trial" – March 2014
ABA TECHSHOW multimedia presentation to conference attendees on the art of preparing, designing, and delivering quality presentations at trial.
"60 Sites in 60 Minutes" – March 2014
ABA TECHSHOW conference panel discussion and overview of the 60 most helpful websites for attorneys and legal professionals.
"The Business Case for Going All-Mac" – March 2014
ABA TECHSHOW conference presentation on the dollars and cents analysis that would justify the use of Apple's Macintosh computers in a law office or small business.
"Lone Wolf: Being the Lone Mac in an All-PC Law Firm" – March 2014
ABA TECHSHOW conference presentation on hardware, software, workflows, tricks and tips that allow a Mac-using professional to work alongside his or her PC-using colleagues.
“Wasn’t This Supposed to be Easier? EHRs and Litigation” – February 2014
Presentation objectives include: (1) Understand the history, the technical nature, and specific difficulties associated with EHR's from a litigation perspective; (2) Three case studies detailing specific problems we have dealt with involving EHRs in medical malpractice lawsuits; and, (3) Practice tips and risk management tricks designed to minimize or eliminate potential problems created by EHRs.
"Randy’s Rules: A Guide for Giving a Great Deposition" – January 2014
Multimedia presentation to physicians detailing the nature of a deposition, what can go right and what can go wrong, and how to avoid being in the latter group.
"A Presentation on Giving Presentations" – October 2013
Multimedia presentation to a large group of trial attorneys on the fine art of preparing, designing, and delivering quality presentations.
"Anatomy of a Lawsuit" – June 2013
Multimedia presentation to a large group of ER residents and attending physicians regarding issues common to medical malpractice litigation and a dissection of a sample lawsuit.
"National Practitioner’s Data Bank" – June 2013
Multimedia presentation to a large group of ER residents and attending physicians analyzing and parsing out data culled from the National Practitioner’s Data Bank.
"The Use of Technology in ADR, ODR, and at Trial" – April 2013
Multimedia presentation at the ABA's TECHSHOW 2013 dealing with the use of technology during ADR, ODR, and at Trial, along with the tactical and strategic considerations involved.
"Cloud Security: Trends and Ethics" – April 2013
Multimedia presentation at the ABA's TECHSHOW 2013 dealing with the use of cloud services by attorneys and the ethical implications involved relative to protecting client confidences and complying with regulations.
"Vendor Interaction" – March 2013
Article published by the ABA on interacting with vendors at legal technology conferences.
"Concepts in Power Point and Keynote Slide Design" – February 2013
Guest Lecturer at the University of Detroit Mercy Law School on considerations and concepts important in the design of Power Point or Keynote slides for trial presentation.
"Branding, Marketing, and Social Media for Attorneys" – February 2013
Guest Lecturer at the University of Detroit Mercy Law School on the implications of social media and the Law. Included discovery-based tools, attorney branding, and the use of social media platforms for marketing to prospective clients.
"Courtroom Tech Commandments" – February 2013
Guest Lecturer at the University of Detroit Mercy Law School on practical considerations and rules relative to the use of technology in the courtroom by attorneys.
"Ethical Considerations of Attorney Use of Cloud Servers" – August 2012
Multimedia presentation at the annual conference of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel dealing with ethical considerations and implications of the use of cloud server systems by attorneys.
“Ethical Use of Cloud Services by Attorneys” – April 2012
Multi-media presentation at the annual conference of the South Carolina Association for Justice (2012) dealing with practical and ethical considerations of the use of cloud server systems by attorneys.“Mac Power Users – Tips and Tricks from the Pros” – April 2012
Multi-media presentation at the ABA's TECHSHOW 2012 covering tips, tricks, and shortcuts available on Apple’s OSX operating system (Macintosh) to streamline an attorney’s workflow, simplify tasks, and increase efficiency.
"The Fine Art of Getting Paid on a Mac" – April 2012
Multi-media presentation at the ABA’s TECHSHOW 2012 covering available options in billing and timekeeping software available to attorneys using Apple’s OSX operating system (Macintosh). Also covers work-flow tips, productivity suggestions, and basic accounting software."The Fine Art of Practicing Law on a Mac"– March/April 2012
ABA Law Practice Magazine Volume 38 Number 2
"HIPAA and the MMRAA: So Who’s the Patient Now?"
Multi-media presentation regarding the Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act and the Michigan Medical Records Access Act, focusing on the duties required of a medical practice in (1) medical recordkeeping, (2) medical record retention and storage, and (3) access to medical records and PHI by patients, family members, and 3rd parties.
"Real-World Security: The Ethical Implications of Attorney Use of Cloud Services"
Multi-media Risk Management for attorneys presented at the 2011 MILOfest and to be presented at the 2012 Michigan Defense Trial Counsel conferences dealing with defining what cloud services are and why attorneys should be using them, what specific services are available, and finally, the ethical implications of using cloud services to store legal files continuing protected information.
"From the Exam Room to the Court Room"
Multi-media Risk Management seminar (with extensive video clips) presented to physicians and medical professional corporations dealing with medical recordkeeping, disclosure and patient care follow-up for adverse outcomes, apologies and other discussions with patients and their families, informed consent issues, Medicare/Medicaid "Never Events," supervision of unlicensed personnel, electronic medical records, and deposition strategy.
"Current Issues in Medical Malpractice"
Multi-media presentation given to insurance and physician groups as well as medical students regarding awareness of complex issues in medical malpractice litigation. Includes statistics on litigation, implications of the National Practitioner’s Data Bank, basic and advanced malpractice issues, physician/patient relationships, and “what if” scenarios.
"Apology versus Admission of Liability"
Multi-media presentation regarding ethical and legal implications of apologizing for medical errors and less than optimal results.
"Issues in Informed Consent"
Multi-media presentation given to physician groups as well as medical students regarding providing, obtaining, and most importantly, documenting informed consent. Includes multiple examples, including gold-standard consent forms and video consent.
"Not If, But When..."
Multi-media presentation given to insurance and physician groups as well as medical students regarding filing statistics involved in the practice of medicine, the incidence of malpractice litigation, and statistical outcomes of medical malpractice litigation.
"Apologies & Patient Care Outcomes"
Multi-media presentation regarding ethical and legal implications of apologizing for medical errors and less than optimal results.
"Jackpot Justice: Frivolous Lawsuits and the Plaintiffs Who File Them"
Humorous presentation relating the high cost of personal injury litigation, top ten verdicts of all time, and absurd lawsuits.
"National Practitioner’s Data Bank"
Multi-media presentation and accompanying handout made for physicians relative to key issues, statistics, and impact of the National Practitioner’s Data Bank on the practice of medicine.
"So You’ve Been Sued... Now What?"
Risk Management presentation with accompanying handouts for physicians, hospital RM officers, and medical practice managers discussing the standard timetable for medical malpractice litigation with suggestions of what to expect and what not to do.
"Tort Reform & Medical Malpractice Litigation"
Multi-media presentation made to insurance and physician groups relative to current trends in tort reform, both in the State of Michigan and Nationally.
"Patient Relationships, HIPAA and Quality Record-Keeping"
Multi-media presentation made to physician groups regarding relationships with patients, HIPAA, medical record releases, record retention policies, and quality record-keeping practices.
"Brick by Brick: Building an Effective Student Government"
Nationally recognized, award-winning program on leadership development, effective advocacy, goal setting, program development, and organizational management. Presented nationally at student government and student leadership conferences from 1995 to 1998. National Top-10 Program award winner in 1997.
"We Don’t Go Together: Conflict Resolution Skills for Student Leaders"
Program and supplemental booklet for a conflict-resolution program presented on the regional and national level from 1996 to 1998.
Randy is happily married (Maureen) with five children (Jake, Claire, Catie, Ellie, and Tommy). He is an enthusiastic Game of Thrones fan and will make time to watch ABC’s The Bachelor, as well. He is a committed Apple fan-boy, proud Mac-using attorney, and unapologetic gadget snob. He’s been known to make Keynote slide decks in his spare time just because.
Randy is also the Cubmaster for his son’s Cub Scout Pack, an enthusiastic camper, and a reluctant and unskilled Pinewood Derby car builder.
In his meager free time, he enjoys barbecue and cooking, home theater, University of Michigan football, early American History, and eating what he cooks.
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EDUCATION
Wayne State Law School, J.D., 2000
University of Michigan, B.A., 1997
PRACTICE AREAS
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A Great Read
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett The Stand (Unabridged) by Steven King Green Lantern Comics by Geoff Johns
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Must Go-To Vacation Spot(s)
Outer Banks, North Carolina
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All-Time Favorite Movie
Unfair question! Star Wars, The Shawshank Redemption, Mallrats
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Best Phone App Ever
Waze
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Culinary Favorite(s)
Classic American: The Pig