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…
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. . …
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…