Litigation & Arbitration

Tips on balancing the desire to be a "set and forget" associate with the advice that "there are no dumb questions"? I've often heard senior attorneys praise junior attorneys wh… more

Thoughts on Lewis Roca in general? SF office specifically.

I just did a small claims case and the plaintiff (a mom and pop shop) won $1,000 against my client (a multi-hundred million dollar company). I asked for a W9 and the plaintiff refused—they’re like “ju… more

Has anyone tried Lexis AI? One of the partners asked me to demo it and give feedback. I’m going to do the demo but it only lasts two days which is not really enough time to get very familiar with it,… more

Any insight into first year associate salary in HCOL area? Non insurance defense, not big law

For those working in insurance defense, particularly associates: How much (what percentage) of the time you’re working is actually captured in your billing? It would be most helpful if answers factor … more

Can someone explain what it’s like to work in employment litigation? Considering a slight career pivot to that area from med mal/ID and I’d just like to know what I’d be getting into.

I recently switched markets and have been thrown into a lot of New York State court litigation for the first time. Prior to this my experience was primarily in federal court. Does anyone have any reco… more

Anyone else’s practice quiet at the moment? In a commercial litigation team in BigLaw in London.

Does anyone know what the salary is at Morvillo, say for a 4-6 year? I know they're black box, but any insight would be helpful! Thank you!

Which area of law In civil realm that gets you trial experience ?

Tips for litigating complex litigation and sexual abuse cases?

What are the best educational resources you’ve encountered post-school? 1 year into practicing and always looking for any books /podcasts/online seminars on a a broad array of relevant topics. So far… more

I understand and generally agree with the "don't cut your own hours" advice for associates. But what if I can't bear the shame of how long something takes me? I struggle with perfect… more

What topics are generally addressed in an interview? I have one coming up that is scheduled for several hours and I am unsure what to expect. Any insight would be appreciated thanks!

I am looking for input on Litchfield Cavo. Pay, office environment, benefits, etc.

I am an in-house counsel who focuses on litigation. I’m looking to make the switch in-house. Any advice?

Im a fairly new atty.I have no idea how to pose this question to Plft. Pltf was going to make a left on turn signal. Driver2 ran red light hit P's passenger side. D2 was going pretty fast so impac… more

After three years in an unsatisfactory practice area, I'm moving to a new team. Frustrated with my work and constant criticism from my boss, I sought a transfer. Despite never sharing my concerns,… more

Is my dissatisfaction with employment law due to being underutilized? Since transitioning to management-side in 2021, I've changed firms yearly due to toxic bosses and limited exposure. My work is… more

Favorite skip tracer in California?

I’ve been struggling with the workload at my job for a few months now. We are understaffed and overworked, and I have particularly demanding cases. I need to get through a trial in 2 weeks and then th… more

Tips for litigating family law cases?

Recently, my boss has become critical, focusing on my mistakes. Despite my efforts, I feel nothing I do is enough. I’m also struggling with monotony in my work, leading to a lack of motivation and ful… more

Making the switch to family law. I’ve never practiced it before but I have litigated. Any tips/suggestions to acclimate myself quickly? Any suggestions in general for practicing family law?

I’m a sixth year litigation attorney. And I’m honestly burnt of it. I find litigation to be so dull and repetitive. I’m generally a positive and enthusiastic person and I just want to enjoy what I do.… more

Currently a 4PQE litigator with two small children working in a global large private practice firm and my hours are awful (usually 10/12 Hr days and weekends) but I love the work. I’ve just received … more

Los Angeles Superior Court changed their reservation system. Now motions must be filed within 3 days after the hearing reservation is made. If the motion is not filed within that time period, the rese… more

What area of law do you believe has a lot court appearances and depositions in currently working labor and employment for a insurance defense firm at it seems like I all I do is motion drafting and po… more

How much should a 3rd going on 4th year personal injury attorney be paid in salary, at a firm that doesn’t do fee sharing in Massachusetts?

What type of clients does everyone usually work with? I tend to represent smaller businesses worth less than $5 million.

How do you deal with losing? I have had much success on summary judgment or settling cases. Dealing with my first true loss

How did everyone get over writing too much to explain your position? I know getting the same point across in half the words is much more effective but sometimes I just can’t help it

Gave two week notice and expected to use the time to prepare my cases to transition (prepare detailed memos, draft outstanding projects, etc) but now junior partners are reviewing things I gave them m… more

Construction litigator. Mid-Regional firm in Canada. Firm has a billable target of 1650 hours. 4 years at the firm and I am averaging around 1950/year. Partners have suggested/encouraged I apply for t… more

Has anyone been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? For the past year or so, I have been struggling to stay on task and focus. It also takes me so much longer to finish a memo or brief. Is this burn out… more