A Curmudgeon’s Perspective


A Curmudgeon's Perspective

Life Is Complex and Uncertain

By | Mar.07.12 | 2 Comments

Everybody's talking about project management for lawyers these days. And I think it's about damn time! Early in my law career, I had a conversation with a client that convinced me[...]

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A Curmudgeon's Perspective

Sullied by the Practice of Law

By | Jan.31.12 | 2 Comments

It rested on the credenza of his corner office looking battered and well-used, not unlike the lawyer behind the desk. “My daddy carried that to court for 20 years, and gave it[...]

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A CURMUDGEON'S PERSPECTIVE

Survival Guide for Lawyers

By | Dec.21.11 | 1 Comment

Warren Zevon sang about sending “lawyers, guns and money” to get him out of a tight spot. But right now, it's lawyers who are in a tight spot. It’s getting harder to make it[...]

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BONUS

Celebrate with the Curmudgeon

By | Nov.22.11 | No Comments

Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, we're reflecting on this, our first full year as Attorney at Work. We've made some great new friends, learned just a ton and thoroughly enjo[...]

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a curmudgeon's perspective

Wiser Words

By | Nov.08.11 | 1 Comment

One way us old guys comfort ourselves about aging is by proving our continuing usefulness to the firm through mentoring new lawyers. While we may think that pearls of wisdom ju[...]

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A Curmudgeon's Perspective

Hey, Old Guys!

By | Oct.13.11 | No Comments

There's a scene in the movie "Men in Black" when Will Smith's character tries unsuccessfully to get the attention of his bosses, and finally succeeds when he bellows “Hey, Old [...]

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