The Games That Lawyers Play
When negotiating an agreement, clients are often happy to hear that the other side’s lawyer is going to do the drafting. They assume that their… Read More »The Games That Lawyers Play
Murray Gottheil
Bullies in the Boardroom
In my 6th year of practice, I represented an insolvent client in his negotiations with his Bank. The retainer came upon me suddenly as the… Read More »Bullies in the Boardroom
An Article About Articling Students
I write this from the perspective of retirement after having practiced law for four decades and having had what I believe was a successful career.… Read More »An Article About Articling Students
A Feminist Rant from an Old White Guy
Erin Durant of Durant Barristers recently posted the following on LinkedIn: “A pain point for women who create firms is the narrative that they have… Read More »A Feminist Rant from an Old White Guy
The Sharp Employ The Sharp
“The sharp employ the sharp; verily, a man may be known by his attorney.” Douglas William Jerrold Criminal lawyers are often required to represent those… Read More »The Sharp Employ The Sharp
Is Your Lawyer Any Good?
It is a poorly kept secret in the legal profession that some lawyers are much better than other lawyers. Marketing would have you believe that… Read More »Is Your Lawyer Any Good?
Lessons from my Loony Early Days of Practice
When I started practicing business law immediately after being called to the Bar, I had just been rejected for hire-back with the firm where I… Read More »Lessons from my Loony Early Days of Practice
What, Me Worry?
In my first four years of practicing law, I learned how to be a lawyer through the “sink or swim” approach. I did this by… Read More »What, Me Worry?
Ethics Matter, But Don’t Be Naive About It
In my first year of practice, a client asked me to advise him concerning his plan to build a sign for his restaurant. The sign… Read More »Ethics Matter, But Don’t Be Naive About It
We Are All in This Together (Except When We Are Not)
In law firms, partners are represented by two separate yet equally significant groups. The innovative partners who drive the firms forward, and the old guard… Read More »We Are All in This Together (Except When We Are Not)