John G. Balestriere

Trial Lawyers Take The Time To Win

Time feels like it is always of the essence but, sometimes, you need to go slow and give your case the time it demands.

The Attorney-Client Relationship Is Exactly That: A Relationship

It’s trite but true; you need to give the attorney-client relationship the respect it deserves. Start with the Golden Rule.

Meet Your Deciders Where They Are

What matters is not what you consider is important and relevant; what matters is what your deciders -- the jury, the judge, the arbitrator -- think is important and relevant.

Evolve

I finally realized that there was no One Way To Rule Them All when it came to closings.

Use Your Network To Win

Get out there, meet other lawyers, share your thoughts with them, and they will want to share their thoughts with you.

A Systematic Trial Lawyer Wins

We would serve our clients better, be more efficient, win more for them, and likely enjoy ourselves more if we had systems to do what may seem like unsystematic work.

Keeping Up Your Styles

In Microsoft Word, that is.

The Importance Of Efficient Organization

There’s always a place for getting more done if you can do so without a downside.

Work At A Real-Life Pace — Not Simply A Lawyer Pace — To Serve Your Clients

Just as justice delayed is justice denied, advice too long delayed is stress created.

Don’t Plan The Work Too Much; Just Get To It

Make the plan, but still try to make it one that moves the case along.

Always Mind Your Surroundings

Trying a case is about a lot more than just law and facts.

Act Prudently For The Long Term

Don't wait forever to respond to emails. But take care to act prudently.

Don’t Manage The Litigation; Win The Litigation

Too many lawyers don’t creatively come to the case with a focus on the strategic goal.

There Is Always A Solution. Always.

It will take lots of work, as any good result by a trial lawyer always does.

Commercial Litigation Is Like A Can Of Monster Energy

Focus on understanding, not ticking off items.