Jordan Rothman

It isn't just the usual red flags, such as not being paid on time. Some clients can really be nightmarish in surprisingly new ways.

In most circumstances, it usually does not make sense to be angry or rude to a lawyer because of something a client did.

In many instances, working a case up can actually hurt a party’s settlement position.

Do some people seek out the legal profession so they can more easily cause stress and discomfort to others?

It isn't always a bad idea.

Although it's polite to entertain this flight of fancy for a short time, the two experiences are not similar.

Since it is impossible to regulate the amount of time spent on a take-home project, such projects might not be an accurate reflection of a job candidate’s abilities in a real-world setting.

The benefits that can be realized by having a solid connection with other lawyers to a matter are priceless.

Clients really appreciate it when lawyers show up for them during their personal time, and such events can be great networking opportunities for lawyers to originate additional work.

After experiencing the benefits of vacations, you may regret not taking them earlier in your career.

The biggest reason seems to be tied to sharing.

The work of artificial intelligence definitely still needs to be reviewed by a lawyer.

One of the fundamental underpinnings of our judicial system is that transparency leads to a fairer and more just legal process.

Sometimes, perks are a lot better than just free coffee.

As associates get more experienced, partners begin to expect that associates will develop work if they want to become partners.

Lawyers who want a court to better consider their arguments do have a few options.

Not all referrals are created equal, and lawyers should often not refer work that cannot be monetized simply because they do not want to deal with the matter themselves.

Much as a fine wine needs to breathe to achieve maximum delight for the assembled oenophiles waiting to partake, some cases achieve better outcomes when just left alone for a bit.

Judges are often overworked with little resources, and many judges still manage to treat most people who appear before them with courtesy and respect.

Resting on your laurels in the present can lead to financial hardships in the future.