Trial Magazine
Question of the Month
If you could change one thing about the practice of law, what would it be?
January 2020“Greater control over scheduling and moving cases toward completion. Whether getting to trial, a motion heard, or a ruling on appeal, we are at the mercy of opposing counsel and the courts. The ‘hurry up and wait’ aspect of trial practice is frustrating for us and our clients.”
Lyle Griffin Warshauer, Warshauer Law Group, Atlanta, GA
“I would have more female trial lawyers sitting first chair, winning big verdicts, and getting the recognition they deserve. There is definitely room for more women at the (trial) table, and we need to take our seats!”
Somer Brown, Cox Cox Filo Camel & Wilson, Lake Charles, LA
“Making ALL public records (from pleadings to deeds) in each and every county/jurisdiction freely and electronically available.”
E. Seth Combs, Jerry W. Wicker Law Office, Hindman, KY
“I would like to reduce the number of friends and colleagues who succumb to the stresses of the job, via suicide or substance abuse. We all can do our part by extending kindness and support that goes beyond mere professionalism to lessen the adversarial nature of our work.”
Judy Kostura, Judge, Kostura & Putman, Austin, TX
“How long it takes to get to trial. A simple case with a handful of witnesses should not take years to resolve.”
John A. MacLellan, Gershon, Willoughby & Getz, Baltimore, MD
“The intractability of insurance companies, which leads to long-running litigation in cases that should have been settled much earlier.”
Stephen L. Hoffman, Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman, Chicago, IL
“I would have interest on damages start from the day of a wreck, like in Rhode Island. Many states don’t allow any interest until after the verdict, and others only as of the date of filing. If the harm occurs immediately, then so should the remedy.”
Morgan G. Adams, Truck Wreck Justice, Chattanooga, TN
