Patricia King

September 19, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

We should never underestimate the value to an unhappy client of the opportunity to tell their story to a third party.

By Patricia King

6 minute read

August 14, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In a high-pressure occupation such as law, it is likely that a depressed lawyer would feel that their career could be at risk if they show any weakness.

By Patricia King

5 minute read

June 04, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Procrastination is a powerful example of the power of feeling over thought, the triumph of the drive to avoid emotional discomfort over the intellect's recognition that some task must be attended to in a timely fashion.

By Patricia King

5 minute read

April 24, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

It turns out this new concept of innovation boils down to really just more effective communication with the clients, more active involvement understanding the context in which their problems arise and understanding the consequences of the possible solutions.

By Patricia King

5 minute read

December 18, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Tis the season of liars, it seems. They are everywhere, some connected to the highest levels of government, some are a lawyer's client, and some…

By Patricia King

5 minute read

December 13, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

When Mark Dubois pitches his phone into the Atlantic, then I will believe that he is retired.

By Patricia King

5 minute read

June 30, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Law professors and students from Connecticut gain knowledge about American and Nicaraguan law and legal systems from trip to that Central American country.

By PATRICIA KING

12 minute read

April 06, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The ability to recognize a problem client can allow you to make an informed decision whether to decline the representation, or to undertake the representation with an understanding that it is going to take some extra work to manage the client along with his case.

By PATRICIA KING

9 minute read

February 24, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

While many of our colleagues joke about the stress of being a lawyer, often followed by some reference to drinking, a recent study should cause us all to stop and take these so-called witticisms seriously. As Shakespeare said, "Jesters do often prove prophets."

By Patricia King

6 minute read

February 09, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

If you are like most lawyers who have been practicing for any length of time, you have had the unfortunate assignment of being the bearer of bad news.

By Patricia King

6 minute read