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Lessons from Jury Service
Vincent D. Louwagie
Jury service is one of the most important civic duties a citizen is called upon to perform. Juries help protect our rights and liberties in a fundamental way; through the jury system members of the public decide civil and criminal disputes.
How Mediation is Changing Family Law
Susan A. Hansen
Kitchen-table contracts and divorce litigation can both hurt families. Mediation offers a middle ground.
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Practical Legal Advice: What to do When a Loved One Dies
Salvatore Grillo
When someone you love, whether a relative or close friend, dies, the last thing you want is to start figuring out the legal process.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
Best Lawyers
Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
Our Tips on Top Lawyer Lists
Pat Rafferty
What are legal rankings, and how can you get your name in the top spot?
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Making the Most of Your Initial Consultation
Howard Yegendorf & Matthew Jeffery
What to do when you need to hire a lawyer in Canada.
Value Play
Kim F. Ebert
Impeccable skills are no longer enough: Why lawyers must increasingly take into account clients’ expectations about representation’s true worth.
8 Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers
Kraig J. Marton
Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.
Eight Ways Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt Employers
Kraig J. Marton
Arbitration might seem like an appealing alternative, but it could cost you time and money.
Five Pieces of Evidence to Look for After a Car Accident
Baskin Jones
Exchanging information is just the first step when it comes to filing a claim after an accident.
Taylor English Duma Sees Immense Success through Its Remote Lawyers
Nicole Ortiz
Founding partner in Taylor English Duma sees success with remote lawyer program.
Female Attorneys Shaping the Future
Nicole Ortiz
Baltimore’s Rosie the Lawyer initiative offers high school girls an insider’s look at the law.
The Importance of Trial Preparation
Benjamin Slater III
What are the keys to success in the courtroom?
Q&A with Jeff Hirsch of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
Nicole Ortiz
"There is national mobility in Canada, so there is, in essence, free movement of lawyers across the country."
The Six Essential Rules for Lawyers Dealing With Reporters
Mary Flood
Talking to the press doesn't have to hurt you. Follow these tips to get the most for your client.
An Interview With Bastian Finkel of BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, Germany's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner in Insurance Law
Best Lawyers
A look at the new European policies changing the insurance landscape in Germany.
A Winning Team Formed from Unique Backgrounds
Briol & Benson
While Scott Benson and Mark Briol are different from one another, they’ve used their passions to help form a trial firm full of extraordinary attorneys.
Can Your Option to Purchase Get Lost in a Franchise Agreement?
Benjamin Caddaye, Law Clerk and Alicia Hill
With the changing of a contract in a franchise agreement, certain rights you thought you were entitled to might get lost in translation.
The Profit in Nonprofits
Patricia Brown Holmes
Volunteer organizations are the lifeblood of the legal profession. Their model ought to be embraced by all.
The Relationship Isn’t about You
David B. Kempston
We actively participate with the client. As counselors, we shape, mold, and contour the case—but we don’t create facts.
Paulette Brown: Leading the Charge
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers and Ms. JD Present Attorneys Across America
Employers Claim Crucial Victory In Persuader Battle
Richard R. Meneghello
Last week’s election of Donald Trump and the expected shift to a more business-friendly U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) in the new year should resolve any doubt about the future of this rule.
An Interview With Serhiy V. Piontkovsky of Baker McKenzie
Best Lawyers
The head of Baker McKenzie's Real Estate practice group in Ukraine discusses the firm's standout attorneys.
Insurance for Small Businesses: Prudent Management of Risk
Peter W. Kryworuk
Whether it be the result of a devastating fire loss, a significant errors and omissions claim, or as a victim of fraudulent activity by a trusted employee, insurance coverage is hugely important.
Henry M. Matri, Hackensack "Lawyer of the Year" for Corporate Law 2017
Cole Schotz
Hank Matri co-chairs the corporate department at Cole Schotz that he founded nearly three decades ago.
