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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Oct. 3, 2002

Keep Emotions in Check

Dicta Column - By Alexander S. Polsky - What should a lawyer do on discovering that the terrific case just taken on is a dog and his overly emotional client cannot see it that way. He thinks it is the attorney that is faltering, not the case, and wants to continue fighting.

        Dicta Column
        
        By Alexander S. Polsky

        What should a lawyer do on discovering that the terrific case just taken on is a dog and his overly emotional client cannot see it that way. He thinks it is the attorney that is faltering, not the case, and ...

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