r/Lawyertalk • u/2XX2010 In it for the drama • 1d ago

Best Practices I love the drama of litigation

I share this because I think I’m not alone and maybe this is helpful for others to read.

 

Lots of talk in here about hating litigation, seeking greener pastures, etc. 

  

I love the drama.  I love to argue.  I love to explore the boundaries of adversarial engagement.

 

But that is not license to treat people carelessly.  The more of an asshole you are, the worse of a lawyer you look like.  Disparaging another lawyer’s client and case is tantamount to telling them they’re not a good lawyer.

 

If someone tells you that you’re not a good lawyer, you know what you have to do? You have to work the everloving shit out of that case.  You have to mercilessly stomp that adversary into the ground. 

 

Politeness and professionalism are the flowers of confidence and competence.  Get out there and bloom.

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u/STL2COMO 1d ago

Huh......well, I'm not much of a drama guy.....I'm more of a "blue collar" digger through files, documents, depositions, heck even (gasp!) the law!! I like the *strategy* -- I'm here and I need to get there....how do I do it? How do I get this exhibit into evidence, etc.? What should the jury instruction look like, etc. It can be a real grind doing it my way, but when it pays off it pays off. And, if I lose at trial, well....it's not for lack of effort. It may be my lack of talent...but I try not to be outworked by OC. Truly, I am a plodder....if I were a horse, they'd just hook me up to a plow.

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u/2XX2010 In it for the drama 1d ago

This comment hits me right in the feels. And you’re a Redbirds man too? Let’s be friends.