Imagine you’re in a courtroom. Would you prefer an attorney whose voice booms with aggression, or one whose arguments resonate with calm confidence? Popular culture, with characters like the flamboyant Jackie Chiles from Seinfeld, might have us believe that the former is more effective. Yet, in the practice of law, the latter often prevails. Let’s…
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Every year, 15 million lawsuits are filed in America, or so we’ve been told. Chances are, then, if it hasn’t happened to you already, sooner or later you too will be sued. Lawsuits are incredibly stressful but, in the whole scheme of things, it’s not the end of the world. Erase any crazy thoughts of…
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The case against pro se litigants: Should you represent yourself in court? Here are 3 reasons not to. “A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client.” — proverb “Pro se” is when a person represents him or herself in court, without an attorney. In some cases, such as simple contract matters of…
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