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372 ABA Journal Your Voice articles.

The value of aggressively pursuing information—a tale of 2 cases

Lawyers provide a valuable service to their clients when they aggressively obtain information that enables them to evaluate claims for early resolution. This aggressive pursuit of information may result in higher upfront case expenses, but it frequently enables the client to close out his file more quickly. For a client…

Jan 31, 2018 7:00 AM CST

Is it treason with Trump?

Following revelation after revelation implicating President Donald Trump’s team in Russian efforts to subvert the American democratic process, there are murmurs of treason floating around bars and late-night talk shows. Is there any substance to these accusations? “It’s funny because it’s treason.” Stephen Colbert repeats the line a few times…

Jan 23, 2018 7:00 AM CST

When is it wise to argue with a judge? Only sometimes

Some time ago at a pretrial conference, I heard a lawyer correct a judge over a trivial matter. It did not go well for him. Our hearing lasted several hours as we worked through motions in limine and some evidentiary issues. The lawsuit arose from a motor vehicle collision, which…

Jan 16, 2018 8:30 AM CST

Here are 11 tips to avoid arbitration slip-ups

During nearly a decade as a commercial arbitrator, I have seen some of the most qualified lawyers in the business fumble and flail during what is supposed to be a less nerve-wracking proceeding than an actual court trial. It seems that even seasoned advocates have trouble finding their balance in…

Jan 9, 2018 7:45 AM CST

Want a satisfying experience as a juror? It’s all about the food

What happens in the jury room brings people together with the conviction that justice have been served. A firsthand look at the process reveals a secret ingredient.

Jan 3, 2018 1:00 PM CST

How to submit a Your Voice essay

The ABA Journal wants to host and facilitate conversations among lawyers about their profession. We are seeking thoughtful reflections on issues related to the legal profession written by unpaid contributors to run in the Your Voice section of our website, ABAJournal.com. Columns focusing on one’s personal experiences related to the…

Dec 22, 2017 3:00 PM CST

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