Monthly Archives: July 2019

Why should I Pay a Lawyer to Do My Will When I Can Do it Myself and Save Money?

2019-07-30T09:23:39-04:00

If you don't have a Will a laywer can prepare one for you.  However, what if you want to save money and do it yourself?  You surely can “do it yourself” but “save money”?? Here is a little cautionary tale to consider:   Former Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Warren Burger, took [...]

Why should I Pay a Lawyer to Do My Will When I Can Do it Myself and Save Money?2019-07-30T09:23:39-04:00

Managing Expectations in Mediation

2019-07-17T10:58:31-04:00

As part of my mediation “pre-game speech,” I always advise parties that, if the case is going to settle, the Plaintiff will inevitably accept less money than they thought coming in and the Defendant will pay more. Parties often tell me “that is my bottom/top line.” I often have to tell parties; “I hear you, [...]

Managing Expectations in Mediation2019-07-17T10:58:31-04:00
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