Litigation & Arbitration

Hoping this post can be helpful to all. But any strategies we have developed to keep on top of things and not miss any big deadlines? I’ll start. I started printing my calendar out 2 months ahead o… more

I recently got laid off from a firm after a very challenging year in my personal life. I don’t feel ready to dive into another unforgiving job, and I am considering a big shift, away from firms entire… more

After a difficult year dealing with personal challenges incl. surgery, I was laid off (classic law firm). I don't feel ready to dive into another very challenging job & am considering a big sh… more

I have a question I should have asked four years ago. When you are citing to a page number of a memo of law filed on the docket (ex: Dkt. 4, at 5), do you cite to the page number in the footnote of th… more

Is it okay to ask for a mid-week start date at a new firm (BL)? I plan on my last day at my current firm being on a Friday, and I would like to make a trip home to visit my family the weekend before I… more

What's the most effective approach to address a partner who consistently makes unrealistic promises to clients, fails to deliver on them, and exhibits extreme laziness in their work as an attorney… more

Any intel on Krieger & Lewin?

Any intel on Wonderlic Select Pre-employment Assessment?

Have you ever been happy to be taken off a matter? I was just taken off a matter by a partner, and I am THRILLED. The matter was defending against a TCPA suit brought by a horrible pro se professional… more

In FL can a plaintiff set the case for calendar call? No trial order, only a case management order in place

Anyone have intel on salary range for general counsel and/or litigation manager in Texas?

In briefs, are y’all team “the” Plaintiff/Defendant or just Plaintiff/Defendant?

Moving to plaintiff’s side for the first time, advice on what to consider in an offer that I should discuss in negotiations?

I need a housekeeper job in Lumberton NC

FL law question re medical bills. When trying to calculate the total amount of bills, do you deduct adjustments? If I am trying to tell the client what the total is in medical bills, what is the actua… more

Any insight on Morrison Mahoney?

Is the entry-level lawyer job market as bad as it was in 08-13? Has it improved?

How long did it take you to start making six figures after graduating from law school?

Considering a move to Quinn in London (from a Big Law firm). I often hear mixed reviews. Any feedback on culture? What’s the hours target?

I received a 1099NEC for the bonuses I received last year from my employer. I know they are trying to avoid disability/workers' comp/payroll taxes....but does it hurt me at all? My understanding is that eithe… more

How do you conduct your cross examinations at trial with respect to the exhibits you will use. Obviously you have a binder, but do you also put the exhibits up on screen via an Elmo or some other way… more

I have argued a motion in state court. I am arguing the same motion in federal court for the first time. Obviously, the substance of the motion itself is different, but is there any difference in the … more

Any insight into the comp at Vorys in Houston for a third year?

Hi! Can anyone who works at a boutique firm or somewhere where there isn’t public lockstep comp give me insight into my raise? I formerly worked at a big law firm that had lockstep comp, but last year… more

Have a job offer phone meeting tomorrow. impromptu interview one I was asked salary requirements. I gave them. Following interview prior to interview two, I researched company and position more and it’s listed f… more

Any insights on London Fischer in NYC? Considering joining them.

Hi everyone. I'm a current college freshman with eyes set on becoming a lawyer. I'm looking for any advice whatsoever. I have a 4.0 gpa, and I am already making great progress on the lsat. I d… more

Does anyone know anything about Garwin Gerstein & Fisher LLP? Thanks!

What program does your firm use to enter billing?

I'm dealing with a situation where a partner not only sets unrealistic expectations and makes legally incorrect claims but also produces consistently sloppy pleadings/motions. Despite doing minima… more

I’m in Texas and opposing counsel just filed a default judgment against my client. Plaintiff’s counsel named the wrong entity so I reached out to him to tell him what the proper entity to name is. He … more

Anyone do insurance coverage work? How is the pay? Have an opportunity to escape run of the mill ID work.

What is the billable requirement at your firm and what type of law do you practice/firm size?

How long do you bill for drafting about 45 srogs?

What exactly is an enablement coordinator? What general tasks would they perform daily?

If a firm interviews you as a lateral without an open position and they told you things can take a little while to move because of that, how long should you wait to hear back before assuming you did n… more