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How to Politely Trash Opposing Counsel in a Pleading
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Yes, you have a duty to be civil with the court, your clients, opposing counsels, and even opposing parties. That means refraining from ad hominem attacks...
Why You Never Threaten Opposing Counsel
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
If you learn anything from street law, you learn never to threaten opposing counsel -- especially in writing. It's not just bad practice, it's a potential bar...
How to Get Past Writer's Block When Drafting a Motion
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Writer's block can hit anyone at anytime, and it can have consequences that range from annoying to downright devastating. For us lawyers, when we're drafting a...
How to Gain Credibility as an Inexperienced Lawyer
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
As a young lawyer, I found myself answering questions from a group of 100 or so judges and attorneys. The big question -- other than the one I asked myself...
Solos: Don't Go Partnering With Non-Lawyers Quite Yet
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
When it comes to the question of non-lawyer ownership of law firms, there are often a few voices in the crowd that seem to insist it would be good for one...
What's a Primary Care Lawyer?
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
A primary care lawyer has nothing to do with health care, unless you consider 'peace of mind' a healthy thing. The primary care lawyer is like a primary care...