Litigation & Arbitration

What are some of your go-to snacks for court days? I'd like to get a few different ones on rotation

Embarrassing question, but what does it mean to serve a motion without filing it? Is there an official way to serve it on opposing counsel, or do you simply send an email attaching the motion?

Hi can anyone point me in the right direction to get started in mass tort litigation. I realize it’s very competitive and dependent on who you know , here’s to hoping lol !

What’s with attorneys posting on social media about their on going cases/trials? I’ve never seen this before, at least not a daily play by play. I get announcing some wins and milestones, but to post … more

Does anyone have briefcase recommendations? 💼 My last one finally gave out, so I'm looking to make an upgrade. Ideally, something sleek and classy. Let's say the budget is ~$500 max, but I… more

How well do you get along with your colleagues? Does that aspect of the job matter to you? I can work alongside them just fine, but I don't truly feel like I fit in. I'm sure it doesn't he… more

Is it possible to transition to transactional work after two years in litigation? How difficult is it or what will the contract attorneys appreciate about someone with litigation experience?

Have you ever come across blatant bias and partiality from the tribunal in a specific county that you practice? How did you handle it? We all see it from time to time, but I’m talking this is blatantt… more

Is it possible to retool from arbitration to litigation? I have 3.5 years experience in arbitration but finding it difficult to get hired in the field. Would be willing to retool to litigation even if… more

Anyone hiring junior or mid-levels in international arbitration in NY or DC?

Valid exit options from firms like Bernstein Litowitz/Robins Geller? Is in-house still on the table or is securities litigation not particularly valued by in-house roles vs. general commercial litigat… more

4th yr assoc., just lateraled from a small, ID firm and start soon with a large firm doing ID for the most part. My old firm allowed me to do substantive work—depos, hearings, interface directly with client… more

Does anyone have advice for dealing with belligerent pro se litigant plaintiffs? Obviously as defense counsel I can’t give legal advice, but then that leads to a lot of misunderstandings on his part a… more

Feeling like I have reached my emotional and empathy capacity with clients. I have a full caseload of criminal and family cases. Today I snapped on a client who was rapid firing me text messages deman… more

Trying to leave govt to go into Employment, pi or med mal. Employment and pi about same billables. Med mal is at 2200. Pay and commute probably comparable. Thoughts ?

Just started a new job it in civil litigation, mostly insurance defense work. Came from criminal work the past few years. Having a hard time understanding billing, ie what the client will pay for, how… more

Is suitability/fitness for a federal job similar to the character and fitness process for bar admission?

Can you run a side business when you work for the federal government (Civil AUSA or DOJ)? The business would not be related to the practice of law.

I have seen Scale LLP hiring for litigation positions on LinkedIn. However, they don’t show up on litigation analytics on Westlaw or Lexis. Confused as to whether they actually have any existing litig… more

Any insight on Dinsmore and Sohl? Any idea what the billable hour requirement is?

Insight on comp ranges for big ID firms (Lewis Brisbois, Wilson Elser, etc) for an office located outside of a major market like NYC and DC? Got approached about making a move and I’m trying to see if… more

What’s the general vibe/reputation of Gordon Rees? I must be out of the loop because it’s a big firm but I’ve never heard of it.

what is an average bonus structure at a small plaintiff firm. what is the average fee I can expect to receive on cases that resolve (excluding cases that I bring to the firm)

Leaving my firm in a couple weeks. What are the best things to do to get my colleagues up to speed on my cases when I hand them off? What have you seen others do that was helpful/valuable? All I can t… more

Anyone familiar with Saxena White?

Torn between a large, prestigious local firm with practices across various areas of law and a smaller firm that focuses on a niche area; comparable pay and benefits.

Problem is, the small, niche firm g… more

What are considered the best cities to be an AUSA (best and most complex cases)?

I’m in SF Bay Area and it’s been my first year working in litigation for plaintiff side consumer class action (2 years in total of work experience). I’ve been working for a boutique law firm; our team… more

What is the best way to break into the DC market. I am currently at a firm just outside of the AMLAW100 in the south. I went to a lower ranked law school but finished at the top of my class. I want to… more

Sensitive topic. Have you ever found out that your colleagues/peers got paid more than you for reasons other than performance and class year? How did you deal with that?

I was in a trial for a week and some days the judge would not stop for lunch. At one point I approached the judge and explained I am on medication where I have to eat. The judge told me “oh well in my… more

Anyone got interesting/funny work drama to share from this week? 🎭

What do you if you don’t have billable hours? And are you HAPPY? 🫠 currently burnt out af

I'm applying to a job and want to ensure my writing sample is GREAT. Anyone aware of consulting services where real attorneys can review and offer insight (not ai).