Keys to Success as a Litigator

Keys to Success as a Litigator, written by Martin Flumenbaum (Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Co-Chairman, Litigation Department), provides an insider's knowledge on topics such as negotiations, infringement criteria, calculating the cost of litigation, defending litigation charges, client psychology and other important issues affecting the future of litigation. This chapter features "real world intelligence" knowledge excerpts on litigation issues and is a great quick read summarizing the art of litigation and the major topics currently affecting litigation professionals. The chapter also features proven strategies practiced by this executive that can be altered or adapted upon for your own business. This insider's look at the role of a litigation lawyer makes for critical reading for every lawyer, CEO, entrepreneur, law school student and anyone interested in litigation on a personal or professional level.This chapter originally appeared in the book Inside the Minds: Leading Litigators, also published by Aspatore.