John Allison

Protecting your reputation

By John Allison In the practice of law your reputation will precede you. People will make assumptions about...

Building Trust In Professional Relationships

By John Allison Mutual trust provides the foundation for a solid professional relationship.  When trust is present, the...

How to set boundaries around your time

By John Allison  While the practice of law can be rewarding and personally fulfilling, it can also be...

How soon can you mediate a dispute

By John Allison  Mediation can take place as soon as all the parties are ready to explore the...

Make the most of mediation

By John Allison Mediation can provide a meaningful alternative to the adversarial litigation process.  Since mediation is a...

How to negotiate with bullies

By John Allison Some lawyers are bullies when they negotiate. They seem to think they can achieve a...
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How to approach settlement negotiations

Several million civil lawsuits are filed in the U.S. each year, and more than 90 percent of...

Working with expert witnesses

By John Allison  Expert witnesses are indispensable in cases involving medical, scientific or technical issues. If properly qualified,...

Preparing your witness for testimony

By John Allison Your witnesses should be thoroughly prepared for their testimony, whether they are giving a deposition...

Creating an effective pretrial discovery plan

By John Allison  A lawyer’s ultimate goal when conducting pretrial discovery ought to be to maximize the chance...

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