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Went on some interviews this past week with some regional litigation firms, thought they went really well. Both were callbacks and I met with the managing partners, etc. How long does it generally tak… more

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We produced over 6,000 documents to opposing counsel, who has also requested a privilege log. About 75% of the documents are redacted. I can’t see myself preparing a privilege log for that many docume… more

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I just won my first completely solo bench trial! I've had/won other trials, but this was the first case I generated and took all the way to trial. I represented the defendant in an undue influence… more

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On track for my first 200+ month. Before this the closest I billed was 180. Idk how people can do this for months and years at a time, esp in litigation where practice is intellectually rigorous and n… more

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What’s a professional way to say that OC is an arrogant asshole? I’m trying to describe this attorney to somebody in writing, and my messages are subject to FOIA so I try to keep them as clean as poss… more

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I feel crappy about my writing/drafting skills and feel like if I’m mediocre now I’ll never be that good. (Feels like this is something you develop in your teens/early 20s.) Should I clerk? Will it g… more

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Anyone work for Morgan & Morgan in NJ or NY? How is it?

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I have an adjuster asking for my plaintiff deposition outline to review and edit. First off, I am very offended as I am the attorney. This also feels extremely inappropriate. Has anyone been in this s… more

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Anyone deal with ADA claims?

Anyone work in healthcare reimbursement? Is it painfully boring?

Anyone else get depressed/frustrated with how much better of a lawyer they could be with more time? I guess being good while being quick is part of the skill set but when I take depositions or write b… more

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Spoke with a recruiter the first time today. I’m not actively looking for change but was just curious as to what’s out there. Getting great experience but our comp structure isn’t enticing in the long… more

Intel on Resnick & Louis, P.C.?

If there are conflicts after a job offer has been accepted - do you know if firms are willing to “build walls” or do they rescind the offer?

Anyone hear of Callahan & Fusco out of New Jersey?

For today’s edition of stuff you should know by now, but don’t: what is the proper honorific for a discovery referee?

For the first time in my career, I have a case with enough discovery disputes that the judge… more

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Anyone work as Enforcement Counsel for FINRA? Would appreciate insight on how the job is, what hours are like, and what background you had before you joined.

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🧠 Any techniques for jury trials or CLEs on arguing (respectfully) that the plaintiff (1) has let their life rot 🧟‍♂️ to amp up damages and (2) is a serial liar 🤭 ? Extreme circumstances here.

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Can someone give me an estimate re daily hours to hit the 150 a month quota?

Rawle and Henderson ? How are they

About 10 years ago, while working at my first legal job in Houston, Texas, my boss slapped my butt as I was getting into a cab in front of colleagues and others at a CLE event. Shortly after, I was fi… more

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I get yelled at and demeaned pretty regularly by the partners I work for. Seems like this is the norm unfortunately. We’re paid punching bags. My fiancé thinks it’s unreal but yelling and belittling “… more

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Favorite digital planner for iPad?

How much money are yall plaintiff attorneys in Philadelphia making? I think I want to make the switch. I have 2 years of construction, personal injury and employment law experience. Double barred NJ … more

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Anyone working through platforms like upcounsel, ontra, axiom, etc? What type of work are you getting? What rates? Are you happy with the platforms?

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What was the best career advice everyone has received?

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Any insight on Reid Collins?

Long background story of why I’m trying to do this, but any ideas on how to compel records from a third party on a claim that is not in litigation?

Best practices and tips for deposing a, for lack of a better term, crazy person?

Deposing a defendant tomorrow, who is also a licensed attorney. He was previously pro se, but finally retained counsel.

He has brou… more

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How many times did it take everyone to pass the bar? ... three times for me

Anyone have insight on Lewis Brisbois Houston?

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Does work life balance exist at any law firm? I have only worked at the same firm for a few years and the work life balance is not great & it doesn’t seem like it’s going to change. But, is it be… more

Does anyone else spot and obsess over legal violations they see in movies or TV shows? Or are you normal and just enjoy the show?

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Feelings on Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier and Eastham?

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Any intel on Maron Marvel?

Q’s for 3+ Year Associates (apologies and gratitude in advance for the long post) :

I’m a first year assoc. in the XYZ lit. practice group at a respected boutique. I get paid over market and have a ve… more

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