Category Archives: Law Practice

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

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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