I have a client who is mad that she has to attend her own deposition and mediation and wants to know why her deposition can’t just be used in lieu of the mediation. Oh the joys of PI.

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JUST GET ME MY ENTITLEMENT - Real quote from a client once. Their entitlement lol. Just give me my free money tv said I'd get

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Yes, sometimes the most beautiful thing is a client who just gives me authority to accept whatever I decide in mediation.

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“Why do you think you deserve 1/3 of my case?” This is why ^

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She doesn’t have to attend. Just get consent from her to accept whatever you decide is fair. 😂

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I say DROP HER

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I had a client show up 1 1/2 hours late to his own depo. When I called him to ask him where the frick he was, he asked me if I couldn't just do the depo for him. I couldn't believe OC patiently waited as long as he did for my client to show.

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I've had at least two different clients call me up shortly before trial to ask if we could just abandon the case. Both times were after the clients had drawn a harder line than I had recommended in mediation. I had one client skip out on the defense doctor exam twice in a row. We were sanctioned both times. I guess I have a lot of these stories.

If she doesn’t want to attend mediation, get authority from her in writing. It definitely isn’t ideal and I’ve fired clients for less, but sometimes it’s easier to just give them what they want so you can get rid of the case.

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“What do I pay you for!?”

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Currently dealing with a client who calls nonstop asking when his trial is going to be. He is now mad that he has to attend his trial…🙄

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I had this exact same scenario. Held an extensive pre trial consultation and warned her of the date well in advance. When I phoned her the day before trial she told me she had decided to leave town to visit family and would try make it if she can.

If it’s not important to them, it shouldn’t be important for you…

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I used to have clients ask me if they had to attend their own PI trial. Finally, I started to answer the question with a question, “Do you want to win?”

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🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

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