Michael Brooke Fisher

March 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Before the combined effect of COVID and Zoom, motion days were both a social and intellectual event.

By Michael Brooke Fisher

8 minute read

September 03, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

In today's isolated, virus-ridden topsy turvy world with civil trials virtually at a halt, mediation via Zoom videoconferencing enables lawyers to function and resolve cases through the mediation process.

By Michael Brooke Fisher

5 minute read

January 09, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal

Doctors often fail to explain their opinions in a way that is understandable to the average juror.

By Michael Brooke Fisher

4 minute read

December 27, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

Candor, courtesy and consistency are the mark of a good lawyer.

By Michael Brooke Fisher

5 minute read

January 03, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Appellate Division was wrong in affirming a dismissal of a case after the plaintiff's sole request for an adjournment following five adjournments granted to the defense.

By Michael Brooke Fisher

4 minute read

April 04, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court took too hard a line on deciding what extraordinary circumstances justify late filing of a notice under the Tort Claims Act.

By Michael Brooke Fisher

4 minute read

December 01, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court's ruling in He v. Miller , affirming a remittitur of a $1 million pain and suffering award to $200,000, was intellectually flawed and impractical and a disservice to the trial bar on both sides.

By Michael Brooke Fisher

4 minute read

March 30, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

War stories at trial might be easily dismissed but they carry a useful lesson.

By Michael Brooke Fisher

4 minute read

May 09, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

By Michael Brooke Fisher

5 minute read

February 02, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

A mediator can be invaluable in persuading the client that the lawyer has battled to achieve the offer, and is still ready to do battle, but that a negotiated peace or settlement is the best outcome.

By Michael Brooke Fisher

5 minute read