An article in the June issue of For the Defense offers guidance on selecting the best mediator for a particular case. Among the different styles of mediator (evaluative, facilitate, hybrid), one that is often overlooked is a…
Read ArticleIn the last post I talked about the concept of a “managerial” judge. Some have suggested that having an overly involved or controlling judge may not be a good thing. Having litigated several cases before…
Read ArticleIn the course of researching a question about judicial discretion, I recently came across an article discussing “managerial” judges. The author, quoted below, argued that managerial judges are dangerous and something which should be…
Read ArticleIn addition to learning as much as I can about my opponent and the nature of his or her practice through his or her website, I also use the following resources to do more…
Read ArticleOne of the first things I look at when I get involved in any new case is who is my opposing counsel. Though I’ve never practiced in a small town, the legal community in Southern California is smaller…
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