Litigation & Arbitration

Does anyone know how well Greenberg Traurig compensates mid-levels in Texas?

Does anyone know what Hicks Johnson expects for billable hours? Or about their associate comp?

Does anyone know what Hicks Johnson (a boutique in Houston and Chicago) expects for billable hours? Or about their associate comp?

Does anyone have a referral for an expert witness medical doctor for a personal injury case in California?

At the very end of the day today, the partner I work for reviewed an assignment I prepared and basically told me it had to be completely reworked (it’s due early tomorrow by the way). His comments ma… more

CA trial lawyers: what’s the proper procedure for using written discovery responses against a party at trial? TIA

Partners: have you seen anyone from your firm make partner solely as a grinder? Any insight into what it takes for that to happen? I am pretty sure I will never be the type to build a large book of … more

For all Wilson Elser attorneys- what is the bonus structure?

Discovery (federal) question. My partner often will serve just objections to interrogatories/RPDs within the 30 day deadlines set forth by FRCP 33 and 34. No substantive responses, just a document wit… more

Anyone in private practice and serve as a mediator/arbitrator for either the court or in private forums (AAA, JAMS, etc.)? Curious how ppl like it, EOY, and how/when they decided to pursue.

Is it a bad sign if a firm reposts the job on LinkedIn that you are currently interviewing for?

Can you get away with, or how do you say the following in an appellant’s opening brief nicely: “Respectfully, the lower court’s opinion, save the caption and signature block, is a rant expected of an … more

Why is opposing counsel so mean? I submitted a great brief and now they gotta oppose it? Smh

Commercial litigation associate. 2020-2022 class years. Miami, FL. Whats your salary?

Hi everyone,

My firm (labor and employment) is hiring a mid level defense litigation attorney in our Portsmouth, NH office. Place let me know if you're interested.

Thank you!

Tech/discovery question that might just be a small firm problem (I.e. no dedicated team or software to handle this)…. How would y’all save a lengthy text conversation between an iPhone user and androi… more

Say you travel for multiple days of depositions. Would you bill just for the time traveling and at the depositions, or the entire time that you are out of town (minus hours sleeping)?

Does anyone have experience with discovery automation? I’ve seen a few companies that offer automation services, such as briefppoint, esquiretek, etc. Any insight as to user experience, and pros and … more

Do you get emails from clients flippantly that just say “hows my case going?” These drive me insane and I’m in a high-volume contingent practice, so I want to always reply substantively but can’t sen… more

Is it hard to switch from plaintiff side to defense side? Someone told me that some BigLaw don’t hire plaintiff side attorneys. But I didn’t hear about this from any friends at midsize firm for defens… more

Anyone have insight on Kahana Feld? Specifically their NYC office.

Anyone have insight on Gordon Rees? Specifically their NYC and Long Island offices.

Pay question: for consumer class action, how much bonus and base are considered reasonable/fair for junior associates (under 3 years)? Is bonus usually lodestar basis? (Consider HOL areas like Califor… more

Has anyone at Luks Santaniello ever pushed back on their annual billable goal being increased? I didn't know that was a thing here before I accepted the job. My hours increased last year and I'… more

What are the most reputable Plaintiffs side employment firms in the South? Preferably North Carolina?

So… What’s the standard work ethic for this career? What is supposed to be a good balance? E.g. Working through covid/serious fever; working on the baby due date…

What would you select? Insurance Defense firm doing construction work, $195k base, $20k bonus at 2100 hours (additional $5k for every 120hours over) hybrid. Or plaintiff PI, $125k base, 6% commissions… more

Considering switching from ID to lemon law defense because an opportunity presented to go to a prestigious firm. I have no experience in lemon law. I would appreciate any insight on what the day to da… more

Bonus question. How much bonus do you get as a junior associate (plaintiff side) in California? My annual review is coming up so wanted to get some ideas of the market.
It seems like for my first year … more

For the brief writers out there, if there is only one overarching argument you’re making, wd you put a heading “A” to summarize it in the Arguments section of the brief without a corresponding heading… more

FL attorneys how are we doing with these rule changes? I keep getting trial orders set for April and May in addition to already having multiple trials set for the next 6 months 😅

Question- What would you take? $200k insurance defense (mostly construction) 1850 hours/year for $10k bonus or $150k plaintiff PI, 5% commissions on non-originated settlements (120 cases, most low val… more

Anyone have any insight on Maron Marvel?

I’ve done insurance defense litigation for 8 years (med mal, professional liability) and have an opportunity to transition to commercial litigation. How difficult will the transition be and are there … more

What does a litigation attorney need to do if terminated from a law firm? I was lead on 20+ cases and the courts/opposing counsel have received no notice that I am no longer such; I do not believe the… more

Is now a bad time to pivot from private practice into a Fed Attorney-Advisor lit position? Is the promise of job security and work-life balance going to stay with incoming Trump administration?

I posted this in my own law firm bowl and not one person responded, so bringing it here: I have been practicing for 3 years and no one has ever taught me how to "build a book of business." H… more