by Jim Dwyer | May 27, 2014 | Office Practice is Life Practice
Never would I think that sitting around the conference table at my office having lunch with three lawyers would be a highlight of my day. It’s either a very sad commentary on the state of my life or it says a lot about my law firm. Happily it’s the latter....
by Jim Dwyer | Apr 16, 2014 | Learning to Listen, Office Practice is Life Practice
It’s amazing when I think about all the time and effort I put into becoming a lawyer. The countless hours I spent studying for classes and tests. It was all encompassing. I remember having married friends in law school. I have no idea how they maintained their...
by Jim Dwyer | Apr 2, 2014 | Office Practice is Life Practice, Practicing Law and Life
Not everything I do as an attorney translates well into my personal life. When listening to the other side in an arbitration or trial, I am busy trying to figure out how I can prove that they are wrong and that my position is right. Being a good advocate does not...
by Jim Dwyer | Sep 2, 2013 | Living Our Best Life, Office Practice is Life Practice
The other day I was getting ready to prep a client for her deposition. I reviewed the facts of the case from the first time we met. I looked over the police report, witness statements and photos. I reviewed her medical records for problems- and there were a lot. ...
