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Author: Paul Luvera

Luvera practiced plaintiff law 55 years. He is past President of the Inner Circle of Advocates & Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Member ABOTA, American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy, International Society of Barristers and the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. Book Luvera on Advocacy available at Trial Guides Publishing Email paul@luvera.org
THE SPENCE TRIAL COLLEGE

THE SPENCE TRIAL COLLEGE

In 1994 Gerry Spence asked me to participate in teaching at a new trial college he was creating for lawyers to teach them the right way to  be plaintiff trial lawyers. It was to be a non profit college and we would volunteer our  time  and transportation. I had known him for some time and quickly agreed even thought I had no real idea of what he had in mind. The other people, in addition to Gerry and I,  invited for this first college were: Judge…

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PARALEGAL CHECKLIST FOR SETTLEMENT DEMAND PROCEDURE

PARALEGAL CHECKLIST FOR SETTLEMENT DEMAND PROCEDURE

I think   plaintiff lawyers should  have written check  lists for almost every step or  procedure they follow in processing cases to avoid mistakes. Here is an example of a check list for a paralegal to follow in preparing the attorney for settlement  negotiation and attorney demand procedure. The paralegal can do a lot to assist  the lawyer in starting  the settlement negotiation process. .                                …

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THREE HELPFUL PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY

THREE HELPFUL PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY

Thought for the day: “This is the true joy in life, the being used for any purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out  before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.” George Bernard Shaw Man and Superman Here are three principles of psychology which can be…

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