Did anyone go to law school later in life? How was it? Were you able to work full time while enrolled? Is there any options if you are not local to a law school for in person?

I am feeling pressured to decorate my office. I understand this is usually a sign someone plans to stay long term but frankly I don’t care to. Is a well decorated office truly that important??

How many of your civil cases have proceeded to trial? Additionally, how many years of experience do you have in this field?

Going into my first mediation and wondering how true it is when people say an attorney is willing to accept half of their actual offer. The demand is $800K, plaintiff had 3 surgeries. Thoughts?

You file a motion for summary judgment, and the opposing party submits an opposition motion. Do you always feel the need to file a reply to ensure you have the final say?

What's the most surprising or unexpected insurance claim you've come across in your career?

How much do you give as a gift as a member of the wedding party?

How easy is it to go from insurance coverage lit to business lit or commercial lit? Insurer-side boutique. Class of 2020 and not liking this area..

Seeking advice on how to approach substandard performance from a new paralegal. My partners really like the new employee however I’ve had two incidents that are unacceptable in my opinion and evidence… more

Thoughts on project 2025? Do you think it’s fear mongering or a real risk?

Any claims unit directors in this bowl? Curious about your experiences.

Are relationships among coworkers as taboo as they used to be? Has anyone met their SOs in the workplace?

Best ways to defend against mill plaintiff firms claims of unreasonable future medical expenses for procedures their clients are never going to undergo?

I have an arbitration coming up. Any tips?

Are you incorporating ChatGPT or similar tools into your practice? I feel like has simplified so many tasks for me, so I'm wondering if it's helping others as well.

Now that it’s settled a bit.. thoughts on chevron?

So question:
After a claim has been settled does the attorney still hold retainer for their client? Or could the insurance company reach out to them after the claim has been settled without going thro… more

How often do you have supervisors emailing you on the weekend? Do you respond?

Is everyone off Thursday and Friday for the 4th? I’m looking forward to the 4 day weekend 🌞

I am having to consistently make edits/provide input to my bills before they are sent out as a second year associate … is this normal? It wastes so much time! The partner will also have me work on cli… more

What do you do if you already told your manager on multiple occasions that you want to work on other cases besides premises liability (such as commercial litigation, employment litigation, or products… more

How many hours should I bill after I put in my 2 weeks?

What kind of expenses do your firms reimburse for and when is a normal timeframe? I was just informed I won’t be reimbursed for travel to court appearances but to track everything and save receipts un… more

What is a reasonable ramp up period for a 4th or 5th year associate? I started at a new firm in June and haven’t had a 40 hour billable week yet.. at what point will it become a problem?

How do you keep up with all of your deadlines and court dates? Whatever I'm doing isn't working.

Best way for an ID associate to bring in new business?

How do you all manage your stress? I have started having severe tension headaches and neck pain (I know it’s work stress related because it magically resolves by Sunday after not working on the weeken… more

First year associate here. I drafted and argued motions to dismiss and for partial summary judgment in my case and got it dismissed entirely. Now the carrier is saying I cannot work on their files bec… more

Happy Monday all! I’m curious how everyone starts their week. Do you have a Monday routine you find helps you get off to a good start for the week?

After 5 years as a PI atty, if you are not generating a good amount of business, is it game over? Seems daunting.

At what point do you throw in the towel to make guaranteed more money doing defense? I… more

What do you wear on your first day at a new job? Business casual or courtroom attire? Attire has changed so much since the pandemic I never know how formal I should go in certain settings.

What do you like best about your job?

Does anyone have any impression of what it's like to work as a claim advocate for a broker?

How do you prepare when going into a new job?

How is working at Callahan & Fusco out of New Jersey/New York? They have offices in Florida too.

Best events/conferences/groups to join using my associate marketing budget to begin building relationships with insurance adjusters? My exposure is primarily with home insurance cases right now. I’ve … more