Biggest Challenges Faced By A Partner Attorney At A Small Law Firm
John's biggest challenge as a partner at a small law firm is the repetitive nature of some tasks, leading him to seek more stimulating work like trials, despite acknowledging the "nerve-wracking" nature and difficulty in escaping "fighting with attorneys about discovery." The postponement of a scheduled trial highlights this ongoing struggle to shift their practice focus.
Workplace Challenges, Overcoming Challenges, Stress Management, Legal Practice, Trial Practice
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John Fricks
Partner/attorney
Small Law Firm
Cal Poly
Boston University law degree (J.D.)
Computer Science
Law
Legal
Video Highlights
1. Repetitive work and maintaining motivation.
2. Balancing the exhilarating and nerve-wracking aspects of trial work.
3. Strategies for navigating and minimizing discovery disputes with opposing attorneys, focusing on efficient document sharing and collaborative approaches.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
The biggest challenge is seeing repetitive tasks and finding it hard to keep going. So, what I've tried to do is tailor my practice away from it.
For instance, trial work can be exhilarating, but it's also very nerve-wracking. It's something I am trying to move away from, although I'm frankly not that successful.
I had a trial scheduled to start tomorrow, but it just got postponed. To me, that's difficult. Fighting with attorneys about document discovery is frustrating. I often think, "Let's just share the documents and stop fighting about it."
However, you can sometimes win cases and arguments through that process. It's just hard to deal with at times, and I'm trying to move away from it.
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