I get the impression that BSF takes on cases that look like "sure winners"
without properly vetting the cases. The cases are then allowed to drag on
with junior council for a while. These junior councils write do all the
motions, as part of their training to become senior lawyers.
Eventually, the
cases reach the senior lawyers, usually just before trial. The senior lawyers
take a look at the remnants of the shredded case, and react with alarm. This
results in some strange last-minute motions. However, by this point, it is too
late. The client's money and the firm's prestige is on the line, so BSF must
soldier on.
I actually think that the client's interests would be much
better served by vetting the cases earlier and more professionally. I think
this is one of the reason's why their are trial lawyers, and contract lawyers
that specialize in contract negotiations. The trial lawyers are very poor at
assessing cases, and negotiating for reasonable contracts.
Trial lawyers
bring the best suits to court that your money can buy, and may spend a great
deal of money accomplishing that goal. Contract lawyers attempt to avoid the
court case in the first place. [ Reply to This | Parent | # ]
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