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
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A Long Night’s Journey Into Day
I used to be the type of lawyer who woke up early and headed into the office. On my commute, my head would be full… Read More »A Long Night’s Journey Into Day
David and Goliath in the Legal Profession
In my early years of practice, I received a phone call from a friend who practiced union side labour law. He had a question about… Read More »David and Goliath in the Legal Profession
People I Met Practicing Law Episode Three: Zero Trust
Eleanor practiced family law. She was pretty smart, and she knew all of the technical stuff cold. What Eleanor was not that good at was… Read More »People I Met Practicing Law Episode Three: Zero Trust
People I Met Practicing Law Episode Two: Ethically Challenged
Patricia was a good lawyer. She knew her law. She worked hard. She produced billings. She brought in clients. We all have character flaws. Even… Read More »People I Met Practicing Law Episode Two: Ethically Challenged
People I Met Practicing Law Episode One: Tough Love
They say that the Americans are tougher than we are when it comes to business. I think that it is probably true. I met John… Read More »People I Met Practicing Law Episode One: Tough Love
Of Sisyphus and Speakerphones
When I started out in the legal profession many years ago, becoming a Partner at a law firm was the dream of every new lawyer. … Read More »Of Sisyphus and Speakerphones
What Have You Done For Me Lately?
In the summer of 1976, I worked for the largest law firm in Montreal, which was Ogilvy, Cope, Porteous, Montgomery, Renault, Clark & Kirkpatrick, as… Read More »What Have You Done For Me Lately?
Ten Things I Liked About Being a Lawyer
Since I retired, I have been writing articles about the legal profession “from the safety of retirement”. It occurred to me recently that many of… Read More »Ten Things I Liked About Being a Lawyer
Putting In Time
Back when I started practicing law, I used to record my time on a docket sheet stapled to the inside front cover of each file. … Read More »Putting In Time