Q. Representing a large manufacturer, I sent a demand letter threatening to sue its competitor and promising a nasty discovery process that would be the "legal equivalent of a proctology exam." Did I go too far?
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Q. My knucklehead criminal defense client texted me that he really wants to testify. He's got loads of priors, and the prosecutor will eat him alive. How can I get my point across so that he stays far away from the witness stand?
Q. My client from Athens doesn't speak English. I don't speak Greek. But her son speaks both languages and, until recently, served as my "liaison." Now, they're no longer on speaking terms, and I feel "lost in translation." What should I do now?
Q. I charge an "engagement fee" in divorce cases. My retainer provides that this $1,000 fee is "non-refundable" and "earned upon receipt." If nothing else, this ensures that I won't represent the other side. Must I put this fee in my trust account?
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