When initially meeting with a client, I will frequently say “Tell me about the people with whom you work”. “e client will often say: “I work in a practice group of five people. I get along well with four of them, but have problems with one person who is really difficult”. Usually I say, “Tell […]
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Two of my favourite words come to mind in connection with internecine (internal) conflicts between members of the same law firm or other office. These words are pernicious (“having an harmful effect in a gradual or subtle way”) and ubiquitous (“Found everywhere”). The ubiquitous part is likely a given considering human nature and the inherent
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Phil, a senior partner at the fictitious law firm of Smith & Same, located in Anywhere, New Zealand, works closely with his younger partner Sue. Recently, Phil sent me an unexpected email. It was unexpected (if not startling) because he presents as a relaxed, genial and unflappable person who remains calm in the eye of
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