We just had a close call. Our Memo in Opposition to a Motion to Compel had already come back from the printer and was almost filed when the case’s #2 partner, the partner who actually reads the pleadings that are filed, noticed that we have two exhibit number threes. Well, we can’t confuse the judge, [...]

After I prepared all weekend, the #2 partner on the case called me the day before the deposition and said he would feel “more comfortable” if another partner did the corporate representative deposition. He said I just “wasn’t ready” for that kind of pressure and was concerned that plaintiff’s attorney might try “something funny.” Oh [...]

I get to take a deposition next week! We need to get some documents from a hospital a plaintiff was treated at after our product allegedly exploded and burned 93% of his body and none of the partners are available to take the depo of the hospital’s corporate representative. I’m excited, but nervous. What if [...]

Why does the cleaning lady think I want to have a conversation with her? I’m nice. I’m polite – “Hi, how are you.” “Don’t miss the cream cheese on the carpet from my dropped bagel.” But I don’t care about the weather, or your back, or your son who was just arrested. No, I don’t [...]

Yesterday afternoon was a shower for an associate who is having a baby next month.  It might as well be a going away party as well.  First, the shower.  As a man, I don’t fully understand the allure of sitting in a circle and watching a parade of pink or blue clothes come out of [...]

I have received a few questions about my firm staffing each case with five lawyers. I guess if you have clients who aren’t as committed to winning as ours, it could appear too many; but when you consider everyone’s role, it makes perfect sense.
At the bottom is the junior associate. Little more than a glorified [...]