
The Becker Law Firm is proud to share that managing partner Romney Cullers took the stage on July 24, 2026, at the 78th Annual Belli Society Seminar in Chicago, marking the second consecutive year he has been selected to present to this respected gathering of trial attorneys from across the country.
Being asked back to the podium for a second year running is no small recognition. The Melvin M. Belli Society is a national organization built around a network of elite trial attorneys committed to advancing the practice of trial advocacy. Its annual seminar draws some of the most experienced litigators in the country.
For Romney to be invited back speaks to the impact of his work and to the broader reputation The Becker Law Firm continues to build in complex medical negligence and personal injury litigation.
This year, Romney's presentation centered on the evidentiary challenges he faced while presenting his case in chief in the trial of Kula v. Omni Manor Healthcare Center, et al. (Mahoning County, Case No. 23-CV-2099). The case arose from the tragic death of a disabled woman who choked to death while under the care of an assisted living facility. This heartbreaking outcome raised serious questions about the standard of care owed to vulnerable residents.
Romney's work on the case resulted in an extraordinary verdict on behalf of the family. This presentation gave him the opportunity to walk fellow trial attorneys through the strategic and evidentiary decisions that shaped the outcome, from building the factual record to anticipating and overcoming the defense's objections at trial.
Presentations like this aren't just professional milestones. They reflect the caliber of advocacy our clients can expect when they come to The Becker Law Firm with a case. Sharing trial strategy with peers at events like the Belli Seminar keeps our attorneys sharp, plugged into the latest thinking in trial advocacy, and connected to a national network of litigators who are equally committed to holding negligent parties accountable.
Cases like Kula v. Omni Manor are a reminder of why this work matters. Families who trust assisted living facilities and healthcare providers with the care of their loved ones deserve accountability when that trust is broken and verdicts like this one send a clear message about the standard of care that residents are owed.
We're incredibly proud of Romney for representing the firm on this stage for the second year running, and we look forward to seeing what comes next as he continues to bring these hard-won lessons back to our clients and cases here in Ohio.
If you or a loved one has passed away or been harmed due to negligence at a healthcare facility or assisted living facility, contact The Becker Law Firm today to discuss your case.

