Category Archives: Law Practice

Educated, Reasonable, Balanced

Posted on September 8, 2017 by brucelarochelle

Educated, reasonable, balanced. Legal colleague says pick one or two out of three. Never get them all, in terms of clients.

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Here

Posted on January 7, 2017 by brucelarochelle

Speaking with a terminally ill client, in relation to how he wants his affairs managed. He looks at me, clear-eyed, from the hospital bed: You are here, because I’m not there. And then: You are there, because I’m not here. … Continue reading →

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Misdescription of Incompetence

Posted on December 16, 2016 by brucelarochelle

Colleague describing a lawyer he does not respect, whose self-image is significantly at variance with the reality of courtroom outcomes. Why this person continues as a barrister, despite fairly consistent feedback as to unsuitability: Even a blind pig can sometimes … Continue reading →

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On the frontier

Posted on December 15, 2016 by brucelarochelle

Have written about the dedication of criminal defence counsel, such as here and here. Turns out that there are some who pose to the fashion, though readily recognized as such by those who need no posing. Comment of a colleague … Continue reading →

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Today’s Masquerade

Posted on December 14, 2016 by brucelarochelle

From a colleague, working late: Yesterday’s laziness is today’s masquerade of dedication. Knowing how and why…

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Tempered Lens

Posted on November 22, 2016 by brucelarochelle

Recall hearing about the marriage of a particular lawyer. First marriage in late 40s/early 50s. Lawyer who specialized in family law. Was known to be a particularly aggressive lawyer in relation to family law. Not regarded as particularly compassionate. All … Continue reading →

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Not, or

Posted on October 28, 2016 by brucelarochelle

Legal colleague said, with a smile: You can refer to the client as white trash. That’s not racist. Dunno…

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From the alehouse to the jailhouse

Posted on July 23, 2016 by brucelarochelle

In complimenting a legal colleague on a client acquittal: When I am going from the alehouse to the jailhouse, you will certainly be on my mind. Wondered where that phrase came from. Did search and realized it was impressed in … Continue reading →

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“Shut the front door!”

Posted on February 19, 2016 by brucelarochelle

Comment of a legal colleague, in relation to my gowned appearance on a family law motion hearing, substituting for another colleague with a scheduling conflict. Vest and wing-tipped shirt from one lawyer, tabs from another. Gown from my late law … Continue reading →

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Self-Represented, Through The Glass

Posted on January 12, 2016 by brucelarochelle

Comparatively new safety and security glass at courthouse. Prior to the latest renovation to require people to go through metal detectors. This being all this plexiglass in front of the counters, to protect staff from citizen abuse, it seems. Turns … Continue reading →

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