[CLC-Discussion] Dealing With Difficult Counsel

[Steve Thompson]

Great approach.  If you keep getting stonewalled I recommend politely
advising opposing counsel at some point that you intend on  bringing copies
of the correspondence between you to any hearing on a motion to compel.  Of
course you should make sure EVERY e-mail from you to them is professional
and written as if the Judge were looking over your shoulder.  This usually
gets some kind of response.
 
 
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[mailto:clc-discussion-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Bruce
Partington
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5:50 PM
To: Mark Young
Cc: clc-discussion at lists.flabarrpptl.org
Subject: Re: [CLC-Discussion] Dealing With Difficult Counsel


First pick up the phone and call him/her personally to discuss.  Sometimes
busy people have lots of legitimate conflicts.  And sometimes lawyers'
staffs can be difficult or overly protective.

If that doesn't work get multiple dates and offer him/her a choice.  Offer
in writing or email very cordially.  "I know you are very busy....."

If no luck or response then warn them that you will just set it if they
continue to be unresponsive and give a definite deadline.  If no response
then, set the hearing on one of the times offered and be prepared at the
hearing to discuss scheduling.

Bruce D. Partington
Bpartington at cphlaw.com
850.432.1399


Mark Young <myoung at younglaw.info> wrote:



How do you deal with difficult counsel who are never available for a
hearing, when you attempt to coordinate hearing dates?

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