How many times were you taught this lesson since you were in junior kindergarten? Miss Jones would say to you, “Jane or Jack, I don’t care who started this argument. I want you to stop fighting or I’ll send you both down to the principal’s office.” But…
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On August 15, 2011, the Toronto Star published an online editorial article about the high costs of Canadian justice. The editorial quoted Canadian Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, who said Canadians feared launching lawsuits because of expenses and delays. No wonder statistics consistently show that 95% of cases…
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The best lawyers understand their opponent’s case as well as their own. If necessary, they are ready to change to a fresh horse in the middle of a long race. Fighting a lawsuit means you stake out your territory or legal arguments and attack the other side’s…
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In a court case, you hire lawyers to go the distance until the race is over. Your lawyer, by training, focuses on your case’s strengths and downplays its weaknesses. Lawyers rebut, argue and counter every position with their adversary almost by instinct. Trial lawyers try never to…
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The lawyer handling Emily’s case did not know what to say. He made his next mistake. “You still have to prove the other side is responsible and anything can go wrong in a trial. That’s how the legal system works. Some cases you win, some you lose,…
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“I’ll see you in court.” How terrifying are those words? At the start of a lawsuit, everything you see is coloured by your fear, anger or desire to crush your opponents. A lawsuit is a dangerous weapon which you must know how to use, as well as…
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You need to discuss mediation options with your lawyer. The sooner you do, the better. If your lawyer has already discussed mediation with you, then you will find this information helpful to avoid failure and cut legal expenses. If you have a legal problem, it can take…
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Believe me, a courtroom is the worst place to find solutions to your legal problems. I want you to know the real dangers of going into the courtroom. Why? One slip can make a difference between failure and victory in your lawsuit. So avoid the torture of…
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I am a lawyer with thirty years plus of estate experience. Despite what you may believe, not all lawyers have DNA to know what it takes to win your case in mediation. Lawyers often learn what works by “trial and error” for each client. In one year…
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You may not think of lawyers, except perhaps in a negative way, until you need one. Then you have no clue what lawyers do or what to expect. You are not sure of your role as client, or what part you should play in the legal…
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