The prospective client had a previous lawyer. Red flag? Instead of outright rejection, consider that the problem with the case may have been the lawyer Marina Kats Fraigun From Issue: 2024 November
What should we do with harassing, abusive opposing counsel? A female litigator’s perspective Olivia K. Leary From Issue: 2024 January
The evidence is gone…now what? Overcoming obstacles caused by defendant’s destruction or failure to preserve evidence Gelareh Sara Golriz From Issue: 2023 August
Leaving town to try a case? Get prepared! Don’t get “hometowned!” Nothing signals “outsider” like not knowing where you are…and where to park Lauren Horwitz From Issue: 2023 January
Practice hacks in the COVID age Insurance companies move at a glacial pace unless you give them a little push forward Chuck Geerhart From Issue: 2022 August
Countering attempts to silence the truth Confronting witness intimidation in California civil litigation Gelareh Sara Golriz From Issue: 2024 April
Your virtual appearance Five gentle suggestions for making your virtual appearance less painful for yourself and everyone else Ashfaq G. Chowdhury From Issue: 2024 February
Avoid unnecessary motion practice There are inevitable motions and then there are unnecessary ones that could have been a stipulation Sarah Madan From Issue: 2023 December
Don’t let the defense misuse social media to depict your client How defendants misrepresent a plaintiff’s condition through social media Shana M. NazarianEustace de Saint Phalle From Issue: 2023 July
Ethical considerations in withdrawing from representation Knowing how much – rather, how little – you can say when you seek Court approval to withdraw Ingrid M. Evans From Issue: 2022 October
Use gig companies’ trip histories to establish wage loss claims The information available from the app-based company is different from typical paystubs Jack BollierPhil Johnson From Issue: 2022 June
