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Set your course: trial or settlement?

Publication: Trial
Publication Date: 01-JUN-03
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
The biggest reason I have failed to settle more cases in my career is me. I am the big problem. Why? Pride, insecurity, overconfidence, fear, too much money, too little money ... the list goes on and on.

I like to try a case alone, but I don't trust myself to settle a case alone. I lose myself in my feelings about the client, the facts, the defense lawyer, and my ego. I need to rely on others--especially nonlawyers to help me assess whether a case should be settled. I often talk about my cases with people I meet in my community; I know I won't be able to convince a jury to find for my client if I can't convince the guy standing...

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