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big vs little

There is always an argument about whether clients are well served by choosing big law firms.  Well, Bloomberg BusinessWeek did a long article in May 2013 where it discussed how big firms are cratering.  A couple of things stood out … Continue reading

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And you thought a short contract was best

Do you remember the Hobbit?  The contract Bilbo made with the dwarves seemed quite short didn’t it?  In case you forgot, this is what it said:  “For your hospitality our sincerest thanks, and for your offer of professional assistance our … Continue reading

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Takeaways from the Trayvon Martin Case

I was recently interviewed by attorney Stephen Kunen about the famous Trayvon Martin case in Florida. Read the interview here.

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Shareholder’s rights

So you own 70% of your company and 3 others each own 10%. So you can do what you want right?  WRONG!  In every state I’m admitted in (VA, DC & MD) minority shareholders have rights. Among other things, they … Continue reading

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What’s the ultimate compliment for a lawyer?

I’ll tell you:  it’s when another lawyer who was on the other side of a case calls you up and sends you a good case.  Not a bad case or a bad client, but a good case with a good … Continue reading

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