Douglas S Lavine

January 23, 2017 | National Law Journal

Dr. King produced two of the greatest persuasive endeavors. Attorneys can learn a lot from his work.

By Douglas S. Lavine

10 minute read

August 29, 2016 | National Law Journal

Advocates can help steer discussions away from demagogy and toward reasoned policy talks.

By Douglas S. Lavine

10 minute read

May 16, 2016 | National Law Journal

Intelligent and influential, the late justice nevertheless diminished the profession with caustic rhetoric.

By Douglas S. Lavine

10 minute read

February 01, 2016 | National Law Journal

The president knew that understanding the other side's perspective in a conflict is a winning strategy.

By Douglas S. Lavine

5 minute read

October 19, 2015 | National Law Journal

In the haste to meet client demands and run a business, lawyers can forget initial, critical steps.

By Douglas S. Lavine

5 minute read

June 29, 2015 | National Law Journal

A lawyer's stubborn adherence to a no-win point is a sure way to lose favor with a judge.

By Douglas S. Lavine

4 minute read

June 28, 2015 | National Law Journal

A lawyer's stubborn adherence to a no-win point is a sure way to lose favor with a judge.

By Douglas S. Lavine

4 minute read

March 23, 2015 | National Law Journal

Portrayal of sniping, cut-throat trial lawyers in popular culture is influencing attorney conduct.

By Douglas S. Lavine

4 minute read

March 20, 2015 | National Law Journal

Portrayal of sniping, cut-throat trial lawyers in popular culture is influencing attorney conduct.

By Douglas S. Lavine

4 minute read

November 24, 2014 | National Law Journal

Fancy words and long sentences don't make lawyers look smarter, just windier.

By Douglas S. Lavine

5 minute read