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California Neutrals

Oct. 20, 2006

Lawyers vs. Judges: Who Makes a Better Neutral?

In the race to be a great neutral, many people think judges have a built-in-advantage: the bench. The honorable in front of their names packs quite a punch in persuading clients to listen to a certain recommendation.

By Rebecca Beyer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      In the race to be a great neutral, many people think judges have a built-in-advantage: the bench. The honorable in front of their names packs quite a punch in persuading clients to listen to a certain recommendation.
      But attorneys have an advantage as well: their skills and experience in negotiation. Attorneys routinely roll up their sleeves wi...

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