Judges and Judiciary
Feb. 13, 2007
Settle Up
FORUM COLUMN - By Nora Quinn - Settlement. The word is pure ambrosia for most litigators, so why are so many clients unhappy? Because many want the dramatic courtroom moment when the world finally learns they were right.
By Nora Quinn
Settlement can be a tough concept for a client. I had a client call after settling a case and ask where we were going next with it. I resisted the temptation to tell him I was going to the bank to cash the check, then maybe to Barcelona.
I've had more than one client ask me, "Can I just take the settlement and then sue them later?" It doesn't usually wor...
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