Using White Flags in Lawsuits

Do you remember scenes in war movies where soldiers approach the enemy, unarmed, holding a tattered white sheet?

In war zones, when you raise the white flag, it means you can’t fire your weapons or be fired upon. The improper use of the white flag is forbidden. It’s considered the most treacherous of war crimes.

You can use a white flag in your lawsuit to symbolize your desire to communicate and maintain neutrality. It is a time when no warlike acts take place as you search for peace.

Using the flag signifies to the other side that you want to meet on neutral grounds. It’s symbolic.

If you want an early resolution to your conflict, remember the Flag Protocol. FLAG stands for:

F-First
L-Let
A-Anger
G-Go

Easy to say, I know, but in order to win, you want to use your head and analyze why you are angry.

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Posted In: Estates, Mediation On: October 4th, 2011

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