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Monthly Archives: May 2013

Advice from the old guys.

I’ve been practicing for over 20 years now. Amazing. So I thought I would list some of the pieces of advice I’ve gotten over the years that have helped me become a better lawyer and (maybe) a better person: • … Continue reading

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Cease and Desist Letter

If a client gets a cease and desist letter (telling you to stop doing something like using the phrase “dirty brawls” on your website) what should you do? The first thing to do is to check the law. What does … Continue reading

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When You Should Appeal

Some attorneys like to appeal every case that the client can afford to pay for.  Others don’t agree and file an appeal only when they see clear error.  I don’t agree that there is a blanket rule for appeals.  It … Continue reading

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Zealous Representation? Or Deliberate Overkill?

Sometimes you run into lawyers and clients who just don’t seem to have any idea of proportionality.  I won’t name names, but a couple of national firms are that way.  So they might take case worth a few thousand and … Continue reading

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