This is a test of shared stories

  Today’s shared story is from an attorney who chooses to remain anonymous. He tells of a seminar he went to a number of years ago dealing with the uses of technology in the courtroom. The presenter told of a … Continue reading →

Bill: I think it is important that the parties all have an opportunity to meet in the same room, even if only for the beginning for a joint presentation of the cases.  It is often the best and first opportunity … Continue reading →

Dear Bill, Here is my best deposition story. When taking the deposition of my client, opposing counsel began badgering my client.  He raised his voice.  He slapped his hand on the table.  He pointed his finger in my client’s face.  I … Continue reading →

Bill: Here’s my story regarding humor at mediation: I had a client who attended depositions, hearings and a mediation with me.  He always drank “Smart Water” and frequently brought an extra bottle. On multiple occasions he would offer the extra … Continue reading →

My story. When I was retained, I had a discussion with my client regarding his appearance. I told him that there were only a few times he would need to appear in the presence of the opposing party and opposing … Continue reading →

Bill- I thought you might relay the story of our botched mediation with the court-appointed mediator: After each party made their 5-minute opening statements, the mediator caucused with the defendant for about 10 minutes. He then announced to the plaintiff … Continue reading →

Bill, here is what happened: About fifteen years ago, on behalf of a local commercial landlord here in Jacksonville, we were suing a national women’s clothing chain for breach of lease in federal court. After some intense early motion practice … Continue reading →

Bill, I represented a defendant in a mediation recently where our client strongly believed there to be no liability, but knew the case would be extremely costly to take to trial.  The client was willing to pay to settle the … Continue reading →

Bill, While I don’t think there is anything that could be done to opposing counsel as a result, in a recent deposition I was midway through a morning of what had been very effective examination of the opposing side when … Continue reading →