Truth In Advertising Part Two
I have written before about how lawyers are usually fairly good at dealing with their clients in a truthful manner in the course of providing… Read More »Truth In Advertising Part Two
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Timeless Wisdom (Or Get Out of the Way Grandpa)
I became a partner of a law firm and attended my first partners meeting many years ago. Since my firm was a medium sized firm,… Read More »Timeless Wisdom (Or Get Out of the Way Grandpa)
Translations From Lawyer Talk Part Six: Associate Talk
Partners need to understand what their associates are saying to them, but Associates do not always have the gumption to express themselves clearly and partners… Read More »Translations From Lawyer Talk Part Six: Associate Talk
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
There was once a medium-sized law firm in Ontario which had two bright, young, industrious associates. Both of these associates were being considered for partnership,… Read More »It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
The Litigator’s Dream Client
Back in grade two, the class bully and I got hauled off the principal’s office who demanded to know why we were fighting in the… Read More »The Litigator’s Dream Client
Lawyers: Understand the Math
I sometimes hear from young (and sometimes not so young) lawyers who do not understand the math that supports their compensation in a law firm.… Read More »Lawyers: Understand the Math
Translations From Lawyer Talk Part Five: Partner Talk
You know me. Always giving back to the profession. Today I want to help associates understand what the partners mean when they use certain phrases.… Read More »Translations From Lawyer Talk Part Five: Partner Talk
Lawyer, Know Thyself
One of my favourite clients was an engineering firm. I once wrote a letter of intent for them concerning the purchase of a business. They… Read More »Lawyer, Know Thyself
Translations from Lawyer Talk Part Four: Speaking to The Other Side (Deal Making)
Once again, since I am all about giving back and public service, I offer these translations from legal talk (“LT”) to plain English (“PE”) to… Read More »Translations from Lawyer Talk Part Four: Speaking to The Other Side (Deal Making)
Targets (On Our Backs)
Law firms give lawyers minimum billable hours targets to meet. There is nothing wrong with setting expectations, I guess. The theory is that you make… Read More »Targets (On Our Backs)