Michael Hausfeld is one of the best-known and most-feared plaintiffs lawyers in America. The chairman of 46-lawyer Hausfeld, he has racked up billions in settlements for cases involving antitrust and human rights violations. He spoke recently with the Litigation Daily, and shared his thoughts on topics including settlement negotiations, legal writing and obnoxious behavior by opposing counsel—and how he scored a profile in Playboy magazine. The interview has been edited for clarity and length.

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