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It takes two to Tango. That’s what I tell clients who want to negotiate a quick settlement. The first step, and arguably the most important one, is getting into a negotiation to begin with. If you don’t have a “dance partner” then you are probably wasting your time....

I am knee-deep in drafting post trial briefs in a matter that started in 2021. That’s right, it is going to take four years or more to get to the end in this one. There are many opportunities to walk away from complicated litigation. Truly committed business...

I recently updated my website and I am in the process of adding new video content to it. I have been watching many attorney website videos to get a feel for how I want to present myself. I hope you will view my videos (there are 15 of them, all approximately 1 minute...

I recently began preparing for a jury trial scheduled for about 6 weeks from now. It’s a business dispute involving millions of dollars. As usual, the judge has questioned whether the parties really want a jury in a matter involving “wealthy” business people fighting...

I successfully defended a request for a preliminary injunction recently. The Court denied the request, in part, because the evidence fell far short of establishing actual irreparable harm, as opposed to mere allegations of possible future harm. In Pennsylvania, a...

Athletes often talk about doing things just for the love of the game. Why can't attorneys do the same? A few months ago, I tried a fairly simple case in Philadelphia involving the ownership and possession of a client's residence. For me it was a very small matter...

I have been taking a lot of depositions lately. Even in contentious business litigation, it strikes me that most witnesses tell "mostly" the truth. It certainly helps if you can pin them down and make lying an unappealing option. But most of the time, most of the...

There’s nothing quite like getting ready for trial. There really is no particular blueprint. What is required is focus and energy. You have to prepare yourself, while simultaneously making sure everyone on your team is also prepared. To complicate things, you’re...

From time to time, I receive calls from prospective clients looking to switch attorneys. More often than not, the primary concern they have with their current attorney comes down to poor communication. A client has a right to expect prompt, honest, effective...

When an executive or professional level employee negotiates a separation agreement, there are numerous issues that may arise. Having an experienced attorney is important or you may lose an opportunity to obtain additional value in the transaction, or much worse, you...