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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Are you struggling with a legal dispute that keeps you awake at night? Perhaps you were fired from a job, injured in a car accident, served with divorce papers or sued for no good reason. If you have something to lose like money, your livelihood, business, reputation…
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You can use mediation to save thousands of dollars in legal fees. Many clients do not understand how mediation can settle their legal disputes. That explains why I have started a new series on mediation. Mediation can mean the difference between success and failure. You need to,…
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