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What Is a Litigator? And the Differences From a Lawyer

CaseFox

They are skilled in oral advocacy, presenting arguments persuasively in courtrooms, and cross-examining witnesses to establish their client’s positions. Their focus is on advocating for clients in trials, hearings, and settlement negotiations.

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A Year in Review: Joseph, Hollander & Craft 2024

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

viewers witnessed the behind-the-scenes efforts that led to the dismissal of a second-degree murder charge against Hoemes client. He continued, Putting the law enforcement agency on the hook for a prevailing claimants attorney fees should also encourage more reasonable positions in litigation and settlement negotiations.

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Reckoning: The Duty to Correct Under RPC 3.3

WA Bar News

The practical problem with not promptly disclosing a material misstatement is that both the court and the opposing party may have relied on it in, for example, judicial rulings or settlement negotiations. 3d 333 (2007) (witness); In re Jensen, 192 Wn.2d 3d 262 (2018) (witness); In re Conteh, 175 Wn.2d 2d 451, 120 P.3d