Milton Williams

April 25, 2022 | New York Law Journal

It is all too easy to fall in love with your own case, but few cases are so one-sided that the other side does not have its own narrative to tell. Success in litigation requires understanding the strongest components of your opponent's case, and proactively assessing how you are going to defend against them. Not only will this facilitate a far more effective litigation strategy, but it has the added benefit of allowing you to provide your client with a far more reliable assessment of litigation risk.

By Milton Williams and Jonathan DeSantis

9 minute read

January 08, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Sometimes a prospective client is on the verge of bankruptcy, or creditors loom; sometimes the prospective client is a criminal defendant whose property is subject to forfeiture. Here's what to be mindful of before entering a retainer agreement in these cases.

By Milton Williams and Christopher Dioguardi

8 minute read

February 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Since the #MeToo movement, there have been several incidents of public outrage directed toward lawyers who "switched sides"—specifically, attorneys for accusers who switched to represent the accused. In the employment law context, this article provides a refresher on the relevant ethics rules attorneys who represent both employees and employers should keep in mind.

By Milton Williams and Derek Borchardt

7 minute read