Comments | jennybobdole: Settlement Negotiation Tips

jennybobdole

Settlement Negotiation Tips

Jul 14, 2006 15:03

Don't call opposing counsel a liar. Generally doesn't lead to consensus building.

But hey, I don't have 30+ years as a litigator. What do I know?

Comments 4

scoobs49 July 14 2006, 21:10:20 UTC

I would think calling someone a liar in a professional setting would just be a bad thing.

What does Tuesday evening look like for you? Perhaps some dinner and Tour?

jennybobdole July 14 2006, 21:11:32 UTC

Maybe, the week is generally bad. Email me your phone number and I'll call you if we head over to HBG.

lightning_rose July 14 2006, 23:58:39 UTC

The one time in my life I was deposed I asked the attorney to please quit trying to trap me because 1) I was telling the truth so it was easy for me to keep my story straight and 2) I'm much, much more intelligent than him. I glanced over to see the court reporter smirking. After wards I asked my attorney if the other attorneys boss was going to read the transcript and he replied, "Oh, yes." :)

jennybobdole July 17 2006, 21:56:36 UTC

I hate the lack of civility. I'm sorry opposing counsel was an ass to you. I hope his supervising attorney reamed him for his behavior.