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Left a dead-end in-house job that probably won't exist in a few months because of a merger to take a pay raise and go to a firm. I was honestly expecting the worst, but so far everyone has been su… more

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This is a total newbie question, but do I need to file something before a hearing on a co-defendant's motion to join their motion, or can I just say at the hearing we join in their motion? Jurisdi… more

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Should I take a $20k pay cut to go from working at an insurance defense firm to working for an insurance carrier doing the same work? Just no billing, and “easier” cases to handle.

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Anyone work for Progressive as in-house insurance defense? How is it over there? Got an offer that puts me over $200k with bonus and it’s remote.

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My client will be suing a BVI entity with no assets. I understand that related entities are doing business in the US and have lots of assets. Does anyone know of a company that can trace foreign com… more

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recently, I got into my first screaming match with opposing counsel in the hall of the courthouse and I strangely feel like I just leveled up as an attorney.

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Do you think it is better to (1) issue discovery, secure responses, and THEN notice a plaintiff’s deposition; or (2) notice plaintiff’s deposition along with RFPs (I.e., result being you won’t be able… more

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Getting disillusioned with litigation after being pushed (by team and client) to be unnecessarily aggressive in discovery emails and conferrals, and bringing pointless motions to court for posturing. … more

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How many hours do you need to bill for you to consider it a crazy month? I realize this is practice area (and even firm) dependent but wanted to check what others think. At my firm, they consider 180+… more

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I notice my coworkers’ have outlines (whether taking notes at a depo or planning for a brief etc.) that are hyper technical and linear (almost like something an engineer would map out) and it makes me… more

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attends Stop At Nothing
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Young litigator here - what are some tips you have to improve as a litigator?

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At what point are you verging into “unlicensed practice of law” in another state? I know that being concerned means I should pause and figure it out, but as a first year, I’m not sure if I’m overthink… more

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How concerned are other litigators at Schulte with the MWE acquisition? I’m optimistic, but need some facts!

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How much are you all billing to sell your souls? Im on pace for 2100 and dont feel like im living in the office and working many weekends…….sure i have nights that go into 6-7 pm sometimes to 8 but th… more

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I need help trying to figure out what to do with myself. I do not like all aspects of litigation. I despise taking depositions. And now a days I am more interested in law firm growth, marketing, and m… more

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Foley & Lardner (Detroit)— please share your experiences!

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For my federal litigators, help me read the tea leaves:
MSJ filed. In a couple of days, we were scheduled for oral argument. Order comes out saying court will not hear oral arguments and will rule on p… more

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What job to take? NYC. Job 1- full remote, $160k base, $30-$50k bonus (profit sharing, no control over this), no billing, work 30 hours a week, work is mindless and there is little growth. Job 2- hybr… more

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Would you take a paycut from $200k to $150k to switch from insurance defense to commercial litigation? 8 years of experience, none in commercial litigation though. NYC.

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I’m at a midsize firm, and I enjoy the work. But I’m assigned to work w/ a specific partner who is under a deranged guy. He always screams at and curses out partners/ associates. Partners ignore him b… more

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Does anyone know anything about contesting probate, this case I'm involved in has fraud, mishandling of probate funds, a wrongfully eviction, forged legal documents, including Receipt and Release,… more

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Just took my first depo and the second I left I thought of several things I didn’t ask and I also have a nagging feeling I missed something big. Does it always feel like this lol

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Such a stale ass bowl. Litigators are supposed to be fun and fiery, what the hell is wrong with y’all? My mother’s knitting social has more drama…

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Two plaintiffs filed a complaint against my client both asserting they were sexually harassed and wrongful termination. This seems improper to me, in that the jury will be confused into considering t… more

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Shook Hardy in SF- what's it like for associates?

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I am bowled over by how friendly, laidback, respectful, and nice a Seattle firm I just had a case against (and settled) has been for the duration of this matter. I truly was wondering the whole time i… more

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Is it normal for your supervising atty to always change your product? Im a 6th yr, but 2nd year to now i never had a supervising atty (moved firms/practice areas). He mostly says the same thing as wha… more

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I am a 4th-year associate in a midsize firm's litigation team, focusing on insurance defense. I manage cases from pre-suit to trial, often working long hours, including weekends. I want to transit… more

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@I find myself being “lazy” on weekends recently…i tell myself “i’ll do more work on the weekend” probably every week and i will avoid it like the plague, wont touch it. Not sure if this is lazy anymo… more

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5th year parent of two under two feeling incredibly overwhelmed with work responsibilities alone, let alone with taking care of my kids. Does it get any easier as you get more senior, or can I expect… more

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Is there a good resource to quickly help me learn the objections that can be made during witness testimony at trial?

6th year here and I've never a trial before. I need to get up to speed for an u… more

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Any thoughts on MoloLamken, specifically their Chicago office? Feel free to DM!! Thank you!

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Looking for a skilled business litigation lawyer in Boise? Our experienced legal team handles contract disputes, partnership issues, shareholder conflicts, and more. We provide strategic, results-driven represe… more

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any handle commercial construction defect cases? Im a 6th year new to this area, coming from pi/insurance. A simple motion to amend a compl takes me an entire day because theres 100+ counts. My tippin… more

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Hypothetical: I’m four years out. Right out of law school, I worked at a toxic firm for 6 months. I took that firm off my resume and put that I was working at the second firm I worked for those 6 mont… more

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What, if any, AI software are you using with doc summary capabilities and appropriate confidentiality parameters and HIPAA compliant?

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Does anyone have any experience serving a foreign court document on a New Jersey resident? The originating country is not a party to The Hague Service Convention.

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an Attorney
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Bay Area Plaintiff’s Lawyers: Are firms hiring? Where can I find job postings?

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What's a recommended salary for an attorney with 2-3 years of experience?

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Does anyone have insight into Lehotsky Keller’s compensation for mid-levels?

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