Negotiation Lessons from Criminal Defense That Elevate Civil Practice I couldn’t believe I’d made such a boneheaded move. There I was—wedged into a slow-moving Starbucks line, about to be late for a meeting with a prosecutor. The mission? Negotiate a favorable outcome before my client’s case hit the grand jury. So I improvised: “Grabbing coffee. […]
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In my years as a criminal defense trial lawyer, “discovery” wasn’t a process—it was an event. It usually arrived inside a creased manila envelope, thick with paper and stapled together like a grade school art project. Surveillance footage came in strange formats. Witnesses didn’t always give statements. If something crucial was missing, I had to […]
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This story begins with me squarely on the horns of a dilemma. My then-boss and mentor taught me a great deal—but also carried a drinking problem that manifested in his reluctance to work afternoons. As a result, I was frequently placed in an awkward and precarious position. The routine would unfold like this: the partner’s […]
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Kathryn Burmeister, also known as The Happiness Lawyer, details starting her own firm, abandoning the status quo, and the key to being happy in the industry.
Originalist textualism is a way of interpreting the law that can often feel a bit like stepping into a time machine. In this episode, former Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Keith Blackwell, guides us through originalist methodology and gives important context to the legal debates happening today and in the future.
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☕ The Coffee Note That Shaped My Trial Philosophy
/by Scott KeyNegotiation Lessons from Criminal Defense That Elevate Civil Practice I couldn’t believe I’d made such a boneheaded move. There I was—wedged into a slow-moving Starbucks line, about to be late for a meeting with a prosecutor. The mission? Negotiate a favorable outcome before my client’s case hit the grand jury. So I improvised: “Grabbing coffee. […]
Discovery: From Manila Envelopes to Motion Practice
/by Scott KeyIn my years as a criminal defense trial lawyer, “discovery” wasn’t a process—it was an event. It usually arrived inside a creased manila envelope, thick with paper and stapled together like a grade school art project. Surveillance footage came in strange formats. Witnesses didn’t always give statements. If something crucial was missing, I had to […]
From Horns of a Dilemma to Running the Table: Lessons from the Trial Trenches
/by Scott KeyThis story begins with me squarely on the horns of a dilemma. My then-boss and mentor taught me a great deal—but also carried a drinking problem that manifested in his reluctance to work afternoons. As a result, I was frequently placed in an awkward and precarious position. The routine would unfold like this: the partner’s […]
The Importance of Prosecuting Animal Crimes with Jessica Rock
/by adminBuilding Up Your Client Base with Steve Murrin
/by adminThe Future of Mediation with John Miles
/by adminCrafting a Cross Examination with Tom Withers
/by adminLiving a Fulfilling Life (as a Lawyer)
/by adminKathryn Burmeister, also known as The Happiness Lawyer, details starting her own firm, abandoning the status quo, and the key to being happy in the industry.
Originalist Textualism 101 for Practitioners with Keith Blackwell
/by adminOriginalist textualism is a way of interpreting the law that can often feel a bit like stepping into a time machine. In this episode, former Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Keith Blackwell, guides us through originalist methodology and gives important context to the legal debates happening today and in the future.
What I’ve Read, Heard, And Am Pondering This Week: June 1
/by adminWhat I’ve heard and seen is the new season of The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix plus I am pondering what role the office will have in the future.