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David Doto
August 8, 2019
Preparing to Negotiate: Going Beyond the Case File to Achieve Success
In this article I am providing the second installment of my review of William Ury’s book, Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations.  In my previous article, I put the cart before the horse and talked about the five steps to a successful negotiation — here I am going to talk about the horse that […]
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David Doto
August 7, 2019
Making It Work: An Attorney-Client Relationship Primer
We are all familiar with the old cliché: Everyone hates lawyers until they need one. In truth, most attorney-client relationships fall into the love-hate category. Clashing egos, arrogant attitudes, fee misunderstandings, communication problems, unpredictable results – the list of pitfalls that can hinder or destroy the relationship is seemingly endless. I don’t have the secret […]
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David Doto
August 6, 2019
Hiring A Lawyer – Part III
[ This is Part III in a three-part series on how to hire a lawyer. In Parts I and II, I discussed the importance of interviewing your potential lawyer to make sure that he or she is right for you, particularly in terms of experience and costs. In today’s edition of the Opening Statement, we […]
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David Doto
August 5, 2019
Hiring A Lawyer – Part II
[ This is Part II of a three-part series on hiring a lawyer. Yesterday, you learned that just like a good pair of jeans, you need to “try your lawyer on” during the interview process to make sure he or she “fits.”  In this edition, I’ll give you some hints about what types of billing-related […]
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David Doto
August 4, 2019
Hiring A Lawyer – Part I
[ This is Part I of a three-part series on hiring a lawyer. Like most human relationships, one size does not fit all. You need to find a lawyer that meets your needs and expectations. I hope that this helps you to find a good fit! ] I have been fascinated for many years with […]
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David Doto
August 3, 2019
The Wizard of Oz Lives
Most of us are familiar with the classic movie scene:  The menacing face hovers amid smoke and roaring flames that hiss with danger, while the booming voice proclaims that “I am the great and powerful Oz!” Dorothy and her companions cower in fear at the sight of the awesome figure before them.  That is, until […]
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David Doto
August 2, 2019
Of Common Sense and Indignity: Do You Really Need a Lawyer?
It’s a tough world out there. People are sometimes careless or reckless. Sometimes they are selfish, inconsiderate, or rude. Sometimes they are just plain mean. Unfortunately, some will lie, cheat, steal, and worse. Things often just don’t work out the way we expected for whatever reason – someone makes a mistake, the business deal goes […]
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David Doto
August 1, 2019
Who’s Driving the Bus?
You’ve got a legal problem. You’ve hired a lawyer. You’re busy. You have work pressures, family obligations, and friends to see.  So, you leave things in your lawyer’s hands, and don’t pay attention to the details of your case.  Besides, your lawyer came highly recommended, and has a sterling reputation – and you are paying […]
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David Doto
July 29, 2019
Document It!
Today’s message is brief: Document it! One of the best and easiest things you can do to avoid or minimize your legal exposure is to ensure that important communications are accurately documented and saved in your files (whether paper or electronic)! The most common legal issue that I have seen through the years is a […]
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