By Lauren Doucette For many transactional attorneys, reusing an old operating agreement template or a buy-sell agreement from a prior deal years back is more appealing than starting from scratch. But after hours of working...
By John Gomez Tip #1: Get all the Opinions One good thing about deposing an expert is that you can do it, in theory, with virtually no preparation. All you need to ask is,...
By Michael Hernandez Too many tasks – too little time! Managing both can be daunting. We asked SDCBA member Michael Hernandez for his favorite tips. He’s put them to the test and tells us they...
By Eric Ganci It’s interesting how your brain locks on to certain things. Certain statements or events, that even though you experienced them early on, they will define your career both personally and professionally....
By James Crosby A smart, well-prepared, experienced opposing expert can be a challenge for even the most-seasoned trial attorney. The expert will go toe-to-toe with the cross-examining attorney and will not be rattled by...
By William Marshall Contract drafting and review are central activities of a transactional attorney. However, rarely if ever does an attorney draft from scratch or have license to make unlimited changes during a review....
By Jeffrey Chinn The musical “Hamilton” has been a phenomenon with unreal demand for tickets and a popular soundtrack. After seeing a performance during its San Diego run, I began to think about lessons...
By Gary Schons “Wow!” Pete lamented as he walked into his partner Judy’s office. “I just got fired by my client in the Butterfield case.” “Isn’t that the business termination case you’ve worked up...
By Linda Barkacs and Craig Barkacs Most people succeed or fail in a negotiation based on how well-prepared they are (or are not!). We adhere to the 80/20 rule – 80% of negotiation is...
By Joshua Bonnici Can a lawyer effectively represent a client with lower-valued claims? The client is nice, cooperative in fact; the facts, straightforward. But the insurance company’s offer barely equals damages — sometimes far...