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Professor Purr Monster: Legal Lessons I Learned From My Cat

December 17, 2020 by A Favorable Light 2 Comments

I’m not one to spend all day explaining to people how intuitive my cats are. But at the same time, I think there are a few lessons my brood has taught me over the years. I don’t just mean that they will pee on my bed in retribution for me going away for a long…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: cats, legal advice, litigation

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Mosquitos and the Science of Legal Nuisances

December 17, 2020 by A Favorable Light Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered why you seem to be cursed with bad luck in your law practice? Why situations that seemed so simple turned into catastrophes? Do you often feel like a shortstop, expecting to field one grounder, and suddenly you’re pelted by balls from every direction? Why are there so many balls? When did…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: advice, career advice, practicing law

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From the Archives: Nude Nuisances

October 16, 2013 by A Favorable Light Leave a Comment

Being nude in public is dangerous. Consult your attorney first.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer

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Bored? Some Fun Things to do in the Back of a Courtroom

October 1, 2013 by A Favorable Light 1 Comment

Ways to pass the time while you stew in the back of a courtroom.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: courtroom, Featured, practicing law

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Do You Talk to the Police or Not?

September 16, 2013 by A Favorable Light 1 Comment

Don’t believe law enforcement officers when they tell you that you’ll be rewarded for your honesty

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: criminal defense, criminal law

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Some Things that Law School Will Make You Forget

September 5, 2013 by A Favorable Light 2 Comments

If you make it through law school, it’s impossible to come out unscathed. You will be a different person. And there are some things you’ll just simply forget. Read on to see what they are.

Filed Under: Columns, law school, Lawyer Tagged With: Bitter Law School, Friends, law students, T1 law school

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There's No Crying in Lawyering

July 22, 2013 by A Favorable Light 1 Comment

Lawyers are not supposed to cry, no matter how bad things get.  I am terrified of tornadoes, as every sane person should be.  Whenever I imagine myself getting caught outside during a tornado, I am standing near something grounded and sturdy, like an iron water pump.  With my incredibly strong arms, forged through hours of…

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer

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10 Creative Voir Dire Questions We Wish We Could Ask

July 8, 2013 by A Favorable Light Leave a Comment

In which we offer ten options for voir dire questions to the attorneys bold enough to use these less conventional alternatives. All ten are a good way to learn important things about potential jurors. Like if you’ll win.

Filed Under: Columns, Lawyer Tagged With: by the numbers, jury duty, litigation, voir dire

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