Category Archives: Law Practice
Practice Tip For Florida Attorneys: Do Not Ignore Case Law From Other District Courts Of Appeal
by Wilton H. Strickland When I was a young associate, I occasionally wondered how to deal with a court decision that disfavored the argument I was tasked with making. Partners …
Ghostwriting For Self-Represented (Pro Se) Litigants
by Wilton H. Strickland An old saying goes that a man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client. I don’t hold to that homily, which I …
On The Value Of Sticking To Your Guns
by Wilton H. Strickland People often face a great deal of pressure to conform, and this is even more true for young attorneys who strive to gain the approval of …
Practice Tip: Internal Policies And Procedures Do Not Set The Legal Standard Of Care
by Wilton H. Strickland Litigators often encounter an argument that just “feels” wrong, but they struggle to recall if there is a body of case law refuting it. One such …
20 Years Of Practicing Law — Recollections And Reflections
by Wilton H. Strickland It feels like yesterday, but way back on October 2, 2000 I stood before the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami, Florida and was sworn …
Why “Good Enough” Just Isn’t Good Enough For Practicing Law
by Wilton H. Strickland It often feels as if nothing is durable or reliable anymore. A light bulb that was first switched on in 1901 continues to burn in a …
Insurance Regulation, Reverse Pre-Emption, Subject Matter Jurisdiction, And Office Politics — The Many Lessons Rolled Into An Assignment As A First-Year Associate
by Wilton H. Strickland I began my career as an attorney in a tall office building in downtown Miami, Florida. It was an exciting time for me as a young …
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