Summary Judgment
"I pass judgment on the inaptly named 'New York State Unified Court System' and other irritating things."
Author: Marshall R. Isaacs is a solo practitioner in New York City.
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Recent Posts from Summary Judgment
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How I Landed My First Job and My First Client
For a softer side of Marshall Isaacs:Latest NYSBA Article: How I Landed My First Job And My First Client
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A Not-So-Secret Lawyer Marketing Gem
I'd say, "I have to kill you once I tell you." But that's illegal. So I'll just tell you. My latest installment for the New York State Bar Association: A Not-So-Secret Lawyer Marketing Gem
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Twitter: For Birds, Not Lawyers
A lot of lawyers ask me, "What is Twitter and should I use it?" Hopefully, my latest posting for the New York State Bar Association sufficiently answers those two questions so that everyone will finally…
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Apparently, Bigger is Best
My latest posting for the New York State Bar Association is entitled, Apparently, Bigger is Best. Law.Com has a website called Small Firm Business. More like small firm funny-business, if you ask me. But you…
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A Change of Scenery
The New York State Bar Association invited me to blog for their website. I've accepted. Heck, they have a bigger soap-box and maybe I can score some free CLE credits.My new digs: Smallfirmville ("Smallville" was…
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The Idiot's Guide to Getting Out of Jury Duty
Quickie disclaimer. Please read aloud: BY READING THE FOLLOWING, I UNDERSTAND THAT MARSHALL R. ISAACS IS NOT ENCOURAGING ME TO ATTEMPT TO GET OUT OF JURY DUTY. TO THE CONTRARY, MARSHALL R. ISAACS HAS INFORMED…
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Exclusive Interview with Mrs. Billable Hour
Director: Lights, Cue Applause, Recording....Marshall: (Monologue) People love to make a mountain out of a mole hill. They just can't leave well enough alone! Remember Y2K? Or how about the flesh-eating virus? I'm starting to…
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Solo Practice, Just Add Water!
On March 2, 2009, the National Law Journal posted an on-line article entitled, Layoff Option No. 1: Start Your Own Firm.I read the article carefully and then clicked "comment" and gently informed NLJ that I…
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We can Save Porto Velho!
There is a small town in Brazil named Porto Velho. Its rainforest is nearly depleted. The trees all but gone. Young Munduruku Indian couples have nowhere left to carve their initials. Dogs have limited places…