Raymond J Dowd

May 06, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Raymond J. Dowd, a partner at Dowd & Marotta, writes that when asked what kind of lawyer one is, most of us go into sort of an internal panic. Some new practitioners practically melt down at the question.

By Raymond J. Dowd

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September 15, 2005 | Law.com

For small law offices, mastering local, state and federal issues in every area where clients may need help can seem impossible. Even the Internet's extraordinary research tools are all but useless in the face of an intractable bureaucracy. So how do practitioners get government to work for them? Active participation in civic or political life may be helpful in seeing and crafting positive solutions.

By Raymond J. Dowd

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February 16, 2007 | New York Law Journal

Raymond J. Dowd, a partner in Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller, writes that during almost every deposition, a client or witness will say something that causes you to wince. But what happens if you don't catch the problem during the deposition? How can you change the transcript, and what happens when you do?

By Raymond J. Dowd

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December 07, 2007 | New York Law Journal

Raymond J. Dowd, a partner at Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller, writes that lawyers need quick access to information, which must be sorted, indexed and produced at sometimes lightning speed. Given the high labor costs involved in searching thousands of e-mails and documents, any low-cost tool facilitating that process is likely to be eagerly adopted by bench and bar. Properly used, the free Google Desktop should provide a great way of setting up searchable databases on your own computer.

By Raymond J. Dowd

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May 21, 2009 | New York Law Journal

By Raymond J. Dowd

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October 29, 2004 | New York Law Journal

Raymond J. Dowd of Dowd & Marotta says that the term a "simple letter" is an oxymoron. Anyone hoping to start a solo or small practice should know that it takes at least three months to figure out how to mail a letter.

By Raymond J. Dowd

7 minute read

April 04, 2002 | New York Law Journal

L aw or war? Until the 1790s, modern nations settled disputes either through negotiation or war. At the close of the American Revolution and following British withdrawal, many important disputes remained, any one of which could have rekindled a war, including disputes over borders, fishing rights and confiscation of property.

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August 17, 2007 | New York Law Journal

Raymond J. Dowd, a partner at Dunnington, Bartholow & Miller, writes that the electronic age is making the gathering, preservation and disclosure of evidence much more risky and complex. The rules have changed, and attorneys should be aware that courts have imposed heavy new burdens upon counsel. If evidence turns up missing, make sure that you have created a paper trail to show that you were not asleep at the wheel.

By Raymond J. Dowd

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