Yesterday’s post about flat fees made me think of a war story which just happens to illustrate Sleazy Attorney Technique no. 8. When I first started practicing I had to be hit over the head with this technique a few times before I knew what was happening. I tend to assume the best of people…
Category: Rules for the Practice of Law
Let Me Google That For You
I just had one of those “how did I not know about this great website” moments. But first let me tell you how I’m going to use this site. Here is how the call typically goes. Caller: “I just got fired and my union isn’t doing anything about it.” Me: “Oh, I’m so sorry, we…
Don’t Let the Client’s Problems Create Problems for You
Being actively concerned about your clients’ problems will naturally come with the territory if you have a heart. When you are representing someone who is about to lose their home due to fraud, or lose visitation of a child through a custody battle, you can’t help but be awed by the life-altering nature of your…
Don’t Be That Attorney – What Part of “Without Cause” Don’t You Understand?
Forgive me if I periodically vent here, but I’ll use my diatribes to illustrate important points. One of my fundamental points is that the practice of law is far more enjoyable if you are on the right side of a case. You can feel great about what you are doing, knowing that you are…