Posts by J. Scott Key
Charlie Bethel: Why Lawyers Should Empower Others to Hold Them Accountable
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, Charlie Bethel shares various lessons he learned from his early trial court experiences.
Read MoreMcDonough Man Injured in Slip and Fall Accident
Drew had been looking forward to Friday all week until he slipped and fell while walking. Who’s fault was it?
Read MoreSteve Frey: A Second Generation Lawyer Looks Back
Carrying out his father’s legacy, criminal defense attorney Steve Frey offers stories from his own successful career spanning 28 years, beginning with his decision to go to law school and the lessons he learned then from his father Pete, an accomplished trial lawyer himself. Frey also shares advice on preparing for a jury trial and how to best use cross examinations to benefit your case.
Read MoreHow to Prepare For a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case
Six months ago, you were in a car accident on Macon Street in McDonough. Another vehicle struck you from behind, and since then you have suffered from excruciating back pain. Today, you received a notice of deposition – what does that mean?
Read MoreMolly Parmer: A Key Advocate for the Underdog
Encouraged at an early age by her nonconformist parents to question authority and to be wary of the dangers of biased legal practices, Molly Parmer was born to be a criminal defense attorney, fiercely fighting for the rights of the marginalized and underrepresented. She shares how her non-traditional upbringing influenced her legal career, which spans from public defender at the state level to a federal criminal defender and eventually owning her own practice in Atlanta, GA where she continues to fight for the underdogs.
Read MoreHow Troubled Blood Can Help Lawyers
Cormoran Strike, the private detective in the book Troubled Blood, has a few things to teach lawyers about litigation and discovery.
Read MoreAdvice For Lawyers: Thoughts on How Clients and Witnesses Should Dress for Court
Expert advice from an attorney and what he shares with his clients and what you should be doing as well.
Read MoreA Lawyer’s Guide to Reducing Anxiety through Practiced Mindfulness
In her best-selling book, The Anxious Lawyer, co-author Jeena Cho offers guidance for lawyers looking to improve their mental health and practice of law through the use of mindfulness and meditation.
Read MoreThe 3 Best Tools Attorneys Use
Lester Tate joined me on my most recent podcast episode of The Advocate’s Key to discuss a variety of topics. A few months in as a podcaster and I am just beginning to see the value of these monthly conversations.
Read MoreA Lawyer’s Look at Unconventional Advice About Being Unconventional
Over the holidays I had lunch with a law student. The setting was perfect — great food and excellent cocktails. She had great questions about legal practice and the conversation was delightful, although there was one topic that stood out and I wanted to share it with you.
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