First-Year Firsts: Law School To Law FirmArticles, Law Firms, Law Schools, Law Students, Legal Profession7 years agoPractical advice for making the transition from law school to legal practice.
Know How Your Team WorksArticles, Law Firms7 years agoThe best trial lawyers not only build their teams with the best people, but build teams that know how to work well together.
Think Like A Pilgrim: Striking The Right Balance Of Legalese In Client CommunicationsArticles, Law Firms7 years agoTake a lesson from the Pilgrims and the spirit of Thanksgiving for better client communications all year long.
Don’t Get Stuck In Your ProcessesArticles, Law Firms, Litigators7 years agoIt’s good to have workflow processes that get the job done, but never let them blind you to better possibilities.
Remember Our Special Role To AmericaArticles, Law Firms7 years agoLawyers have a special obligation to our country and to make us the people we are supposed to be.
Connect With Your Colleagues In PersonArticles, Law Firms7 years agoMost of a trial lawyer’s communications with colleagues can be, and probably should be, in writing.
Looks Matter In LitigationArticles, Litigation8 years agoMake sure that everything you put before judges and arbitrators, including yourself, is aesthetically perfect.
Keep In Mind The ‘Ignorant Reader’ To Produce The Best Persuasive WritingArticles, Legal Writing, Litigation8 years agoEven the best, most hardworking judges will be able to devote only a small amount of time to your briefs and letters.
Sometimes, To Get Things Done, You Must Simply Pick Up The PhoneArticles, Legal Profession, Litigation8 years agoEmail alone is not always the most efficient method to communicate, and it does not always provide the most accurate answer.