Originally Posted by Vettezuki (Post 122164)

It's not easy, and may not always work with someone who is pathological, or just plain hell bent on being an asshole, but I think there's a lot to recommend it.

Originally Posted by 94cobra69ss396 (Post 122168)

I was going to say that you described Guy perfectly without using his name. :sm_laughing:

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow (Post 122161)

My bad, no clue how that autocorrected.

Originally Posted by BADDASSC6 (Post 122174)

I am curious to see what the clients response will be to the bill. Please let us know when it's done.

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow (Post 122154)

Why is it always a dick measuring contest with you? I don't need your credentials to validate what you are saying Carlos. I don't seek to devalue anyone and everyone so don't worry about proving yourself to me. I respect your opinion for what it is, and experience where applicable.


That said, I don't disagree being honest is the best policy. I just don't presume to know how beneficial this client is to his firm and always proceed with caution. Sometimes, actually most of the time, telling the client they were essentially "wrong" in any facet doesn't play out well for longevity. Maybe, just maybe it doesn't matter much to his firm and that's the best approach, I don't know.

Just be cautious is all Clunt

















:D

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 122110)

I spent 6 hours writing an opposition to a motion another attorney filed against my client. When I found evidence that the client lied, I could not file the opposition. It wouldnt have made sense. Deadline passed before I could draft a new one.

I argued my position orally at the hearing, did better than anyone thought I would, but the judge did not like that we did not file an opposition. We may have won had I done so, now we will have to wait to see what the ruling is.

Now I have to bill the client for 6 hours, at $250 an hour, for an opposition I never filed (yes, $1,500) otherwise it will look to my boss like I did nothing that day.

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 122988)

Found out later (because the judge took it under submission), that we won. Boom. Contract law is my bitch.

Originally Posted by enkeivette (Post 122988)

Found out later (because the judge took it under submission), that we won. Boom. Contract law is my bitch.