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size=2 face=Arial>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
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B>
clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org
[mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Bruce
Partington<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5:50 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Mark
Young<BR><B>Cc:</B> clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:
[CLC-Discussion] Dealing With Difficult Counsel<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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....."</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Bruce D. Partington</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:Bpartington@cphlaw.com">Bpartington@cphlaw.com</A></DIV>
<DIV>850.432.1399</DIV></DIV><BR><BR>Mark Young <myoung@younglaw.info>
wrote:<BR><BR>
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difficult counsel who are never available for a hearing, when you attempt to
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