Posted on June 13, 2008 by John Steele
I got the opportunity to experience a real, honest to god bully today in the form of an opposing counsel in a case I have. I suppose I can see how being an ass might get you somewhere if you are up against a pro se party who has no idea of what is happening, or maybe a timid transaction attorney that somehow found themselves in a divorce case. But another attorney whom you will have to deal with again and again?
I am not sure why some Family Law attorneys purposely try to build up their mystique as a jerk. The attorney I am thinking of scares other experienced attorneys, who do not like dealing with the person. On the other hand, I enjoy it. I put a lot more effort into beating them, and take satisfaction out of stopping their antics. Why? Not really sure. I think it has something to do with going through middle school and being subjected to the evil whims of 8th graders. Now I get to make up for that abuse so long ago (and get paid to do it). Plus its in the best interests of your client to prevent the other side from steamrolling you.
Standing up to a bully, whether some blowhard attorney, or an 8th grader feels good.Try it sometime.
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