Guide to Litigation and Careers in the Litigation Field
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Litigation is a legal dispute between several parties, the “litigants,” that is ultimately heard by a judge, mediator or arbitrator. Attorneys who participate in litigation are called...
Law Firm Of-Counsel Positions
What's an "of-counsel" position in a law firm?
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If you’re familiar with law firms, you’re probably familiar with associates and partners. Partners have an equity stake in...
Why Do So Many Lawyers Leave the Profession?
Why do lawyers leave the profession?
For non-lawyers, it’s crazy to think about how many lawyers leave the profession every year. You suffered through (and paid for) three years of...
Proprietory Estoppel: A Sword or a mere Shield
The doctrine of estoppel as developed by the common law was so narrow in scope that equity intervened to extend it. Equitable estoppels is formidable weapon in the hands...
Bad Clients to Avoid Representing
How to Screen Out Problem Clients
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One of the best ways to maintain good relationships with clients is to avoid the bad clients in the first place. There are certain...
Lawyer Email Scams – How the Nigerian Scam is Used on Lawyers
Don't be conned into wiring money from the trust account to scammers
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Email scams are a constant problem, and attorneys are not immune from the risk of being conned....
Introduction to Civil Litigation
Behind the Scenes of a Civil Litigation Case
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What Is Civil Litigation?
When two or more parties become embroiled in a legal dispute seeking money or another specific performance rather...
How to Improve Legal Writing
Make everything from emails to Supreme Court briefs sing
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Students in law school likely do not appreciate
Students in law school likely do not appreciate how vital written communication...
Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Guide to Medical Malpractice Law
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Medical Malpractice Lawyer - Job Description
Malpractice refers to professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of skill. Medical malpractice lawyers litigate lawsuits based...
Creating Effective Writing Samples
Guide to Legal Writing Samples
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Top-notch writing skills are crucial in the legal industry, especially for lawyers and paralegals. If you are applying for a legal position, employers...
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