by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting A little more than a month ago, I surveyed our readership and asked, "how does in-house counsel hire outside litigation counsel?" Six possible answers were presented in random order. In-house chooses the lowest priced firm from a group of approved firms. In-house hires the best litigator based on prior experience. In-house hires the best litigator based on their reputation. In-house hires their litigator friends and former (or future) colleagues. In-house hires the litigator most likely to generate a win. Finally, a write-in field for other responses answers Having worked in the litigation industry for more than 20 years and seeing favoritism trump skill plenty of times, I expected some cynicism to show through in the answers provided. However, even with that expectation, I was still very surprised with the results.
by Elise Jefferson, M.A. A2L Consulting
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting I have been running an organization that offers litigation graphics consulting as one of its services for nearly 20 years. I've worked with both large and small law firms, I have worked with clients in many countries, and I have worked on large and small cases.
Stealing thunder in a courtroom can be a powerful strategy to gain an advantage over your opponent. It involves taking control of the narrative by revealing information that your opponent was planning to use against you, before they have the chance to do so. This tactic can shift the focus away from your weaknesses and instead highlight your strengths, leaving your opponent scrambling to come up with a new approach.
As much as we love going to trial, it is not always best for those involved. When it comes to going through a lawsuit, it can feel like an overwhelming and stressful experience. The thought of going to trial can be daunting, both emotionally and financially. However, there are ways to encourage settlement of lawsuits during the pre-trial phase, which can help alleviate some of the burdens associated with the litigation process. In this blog post, we will explore 10 effective strategies to encourage settlement before trial.
by Ken Lopez Founder/CEO A2L Consulting
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