Law Practice,
Civil Litigation
Mar. 1, 2011
Professional Tools for Litigators: Settlement Conferences
Tips for steering a case toward a settlement.
James P. Gray
ADR Services Inc.Business and commercial contracts, real estate, construction, employment, PAGA, probate, legal malpractice
19000 MacArthur Blvd #550
Irvine , CA 92612
Phone: (949) 863-9800
Fax: (949) 863-9888
Email: jimpgray@sbcglobal.net
USC Law School
James is a retired judge of the Orange County Superior Court, a private mediator and arbitrator with ADR Services Inc., the author of "Wearing the Robe: the Art and Responsibilities of Judging in Today's Courts" (Square One Press, 2009), and the 2012 Libertarian candidate for vice president, along with Gov. Gary Johnson as the candidate for president.
Back in the Dark Ages when I was trying cases as an attorney, it was considered a sign of weakness to be the first to suggest settlement discussions. Fortunately that day has passed, and most attorneys now realize that they can best serve their clients if they help to resolve their cases expeditiously.
But this begs the question: What is a litigator's job description? In my opinion, it is to provide as good a resolution for the client as we can within the law and ethics of the leg...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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