Perspective
Nov. 20, 2015
The smartest thing I never said
Attorneys talk too much. Some will consider this heresy, but we all know it's true. By Michael P. Masuda
Michael P. Masuda
Partner
Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss PC
333 Salinas Street
Salinas , CA 93901
Phone: (831) 424-1414
Email: mmasuda@nheh.com
Univ of North Dakota SOL; Grand Forks ND
Attorneys talk too much. Some lawyers will consider this heresy demanding a lengthy rebuttal. But we all know it's true. It's as if attorneys, like Charles Dickens, are paid by the word.
Lawyers talk too much to each other, to judges, jurors, witnesses and clients. I am no longer surprised when opposing counsel reveals important information while prattling on. I have done so. Judges become impatient after an attorney mak...
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