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To Win, Work The Way That Works For YouArticles, Litigation8 years agoYou need to complete all of your work so you can serve your clients and win, with no excuses. But you have to do your work in the way that…
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Be A Passionate Advocate, But Don’t Take Anything PersonallyArticles, Litigators8 years agoHave passion for your work, but don’t take personal offense when you disagree with your adversary.
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