Words of Wisdom

Occasional Review of Business Arrangements

Periodically review your service plans and vendor agreements Long ago, I got a cell phone plan that gave me nationwide coverage. The plan...

A Lawyer's Credibility

Recently, I happened to see an order where (among other zingers) a local judge characterized a party’s argument as “disingenuous” and...

Skipping Doctor Appointments During the Pandemic

During the pandemic, many people have differed medical care. The consequences could be significant as this Wall Street Journal article...

Adversarial Legal System

Our legal system is adversarial - with winners and losers. Lawyers are competitive and, naturally, we love to win. You would not be much...

Think Like a Defense Lawyer

I am extraordinarily lucky. When I was a young lawyer, I was at a very high-quality insurance defense firm. I learned how to handle...

Trial Lawyer and Human Culture

Want to be a better trial lawyer? Read literature, histories and biographies. Much of being a trial lawyer is understanding human nature...

Development of Case Strategies

Much of what we do as trial lawyers requires careful analysis and the development of case strategies. Those are learned skills. Embrace...

Bad Things Happen to Good Doctors and Unlucky Patients

A medical catastrophe happens. There is a severe injury or death. We get the call about a possible malpractice case. From the caller’s...

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