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Perspective

Apr. 5, 2016

The real 'Supreme Court'

Lesson learned: In most litigation, the tribunal you ultimately need to persuade is opposing counsel. By David M. Balabanian

David M. Balabanian

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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By David M. Balabanian

LESSONS LEARNED

In most litigation, the tribunal you ultimately need to persuade is opposing counsel.

It is their opinion that will most strongly influence their clients' position on when and on what terms to settle - as nearly all cases do.

This has important implications for your handling of the case.

It means bringing home to opposing counsel early and often the probability that the c...

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