Whether lawyers lie in court or not have been the subject of many cynics who indulge in the pleasure of poking fun at the legal profession. You have probably heard the statement by some people that, ‘lawyers lie in court’, or that ‘lawyers are liars’. This statement certainly stems from a total misconception of the...
Judges have enormous powers both inside and outside the courtroom. The court is a place of order and respect. Learn some of the things you cannot say to a judge. Every lawyer, or anyone who has ever been to a court, knows that it is a place of dignity, order, and respect. Put differently, the...
Have you been in a situation where you are trying to argue your case in court, but the judge seems irritated, uninterested, or manifestly biased. You’ll understand how frustrating it is for a lawyer to face a difficult judge. Some lawyers have mastered the art of handling difficult judges. Many others get frustrated and allow...