Most trial attorneys have had the experience: dealing with opposing counsel who, for whatever reason, insists on being rude, unaccommodating or just outright nasty.
The Wisconsin Law Journal sponsored its Leaders in the Law event on February 26. The luncheon recognized 23 attorneys for their contributions to the legal profession, as well as federal appellate court judge Terence T. Evans with a lifetime achievement award. Close to 250 judges, lawyers, family and friends attended to support this year’s honorees.
Wisconsin Law Journal surveyed readers and other attorneys around the state asking them for their thoughts on everything from the best judges to the best places to meet with clients. Our 2009 Best Of section includes their choices on a variety of topics – from the serious to the lighthearted.
Law school graduates and new attorneys have a lot learn once they leave the hallowed halls with sheepskin in hand and begin practicing in the real world. Wisconsin Law Journal turned to a number of attorneys, some a few years out of law school and others seasoned veterans, to get some advice for their newest colleagues. We even approached the bench to ask judges about their pet peeves and to get some suggestions on things new attorneys should do or avoid doing in the courtroom.
For the seventh year, Wisconsin Law Journal is pleased to shine a spotlight on the good work many lawyers and judges are doing within our court system and throughout their communities. We hope you enjoy learning more about our 25 honorees.
The Wisconsin Law Journal offers insight into a number of important topics in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Stories cover opening statements in mediation, great book to round out your ADR library, using graphics during ADR, and more. The section also provides a listing of mediators and arbitrators from around the state.
Once again, the Wisconsin Law Journal shines a spotlight on attorneys and judges whose contributions have enhanced the legal community and the community at large.
Litigators rely on a variety of resources to help their clients. This guide is designed to help litigators as they seek out tools and information about new resources that can help them. The articles and a directory focus primarily on the types of support services available to litigators.
The Largest Law Firms survey results were compiled and/or researched by Wisconsin Law Journal’s Sarah McQuin, Associate Editor, and Jane Pribek, Editor-at-Large. We utilized a new e-mail process for submitting online questionnaires. Our goal was to make it easier for firms to respond electronically and to help with compiling the significant amount of information from the surveys.
For the second year in a row, we’re delighted to honor all of the amazing people who work hard behind the scenes and contribute immensely to the operation of our courts and law firms throughout the state.
Wisconsin Law Journal’s Real Estate Law section features articles about the intersection of real property law with other practice areas, how the economic loss doctrine can affect real estate transactions, and a 2007 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on eminent domain. The section includes a directory of lawyers who practice real estate law.
How much money does your firm spend on its marketing efforts? Are you providing detailed feedback and advice to your associates — the future of your firm and the legal profession?
The Wisconsin Law Journal takes a look at how several law firms are reaching out to the diverse lawyers among their ranks and helping them make connections within the firm. Articles within this section also spotlight the stories behind a pair of African-American legal pioneers, the Wisconsin Hispanic Lawyers Association’s contributions to our legal system during its first 25 years and an introduction to Indian Law.
This section features profiles of a variety of labor and employment attorneys, as well as a directory of attorneys. Additional articles spotlight changes in employment law and communication essentials for attorneys.
Wisconsin Law Journal dives into the world of family law, looking at collaborative and cooperative divorce methods, pet peeves from family law attorneys, succeeding as a GAL, and more.
This section features tips for attorneys when handling appellate cases, from keeping briefs “brief” to preparing for oral arguments. For good measure, we’ve thrown in some anecdotes of oral arguments gone awry.
This guide is designed to help litigators as they seek out tools and information about new resources that can help them as they take their cases to trial. Articles and a directory focus primarily on the types of support services available to litigators.
