Seeing Around Corners
One of the best compliments that I ever received when I was practicing law was that I had the ability to ‘see around corners,’ meaning… Read More »Seeing Around Corners
The Mentality and Attitudes of Lawyers
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
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?
Who Is The Smartest Lawyer in the Room (or on Zoom)?
I am, of course. But I don’t have to make sure that everyone else knows it. Whenever I forget this simple truth, the client ends up paying… Read More »Who Is The Smartest Lawyer in the Room (or on Zoom)?
Our Firm Needs More Lawyers Who Are Just Like Me
I have observed over the years that it is an interesting aspect of human nature (or at least the nature of lawyers) that people tend… Read More »Our Firm Needs More Lawyers Who Are Just Like Me
Scrambling for the Largest Piece of Pie
Law firms being partnerships, someone must decide how to split the pie at the end of the year, and except in some small firms, the… Read More »Scrambling for the Largest Piece of Pie
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