Civil Litigation,
Law Practice
Jul. 21, 2016
Prosecutors-turned-defense lawyers: a primer
The move into private practice as a defense attorney requires a change in attitude. Here are some things I wish I knew when I first made the move to a law firm.
After a 13-year stint as a federal criminal prosecutor, the move into private practice as a defense attorney required a change in attitude. Although the transition was made successfully, there are nevertheless some things I wish I knew when I first made the move to a law firm:
Cultivate a Savvy Bedside Manner
Being blunt is a common trait shared by many prosecutors. Bluntness, however, is often an underappreciated skill in a defense attorney, particularly where...
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