The longer I practice in this field, the more strongly I feel about the importance of spending time to get to know a client before agreeing to representation. Of course, I firmly believe that the converse is true. It is vitally important for a client to get to know...
Should you go to trial or settle your case? Well that depends. In modern litigation virtually every case is at some point flagged for a formal or informal settlement discussion. Most civil cases do settle prior to trial. Why do litigants settle? To avoid risk - cost,...
Arbitration of business litigation matters is something to consider and here are some thoughts. You may have no choice. If there is a binding arbitration provision in the parties' contract, then the decision has already been made for you. If there is not a...
I doubt I ever once considered that I would work on weekends when I was a student aspiring to one day become an attorney. It probably took about a year or so after I began practicing law for me to become part of the "weekend team." That meant I was a trusted enough...
