Author Archives: John H. Perten

There’s a reason we are called ‘counsel’: lessons learned at mediation

August 22, 2023 Comments Off on There’s a reason we are called ‘counsel’: lessons learned at mediation

We go by many names: lawyer, attorney, litigator, counselor, advocate – and these labels are often used interchangeably. We are taught to advocate zealously for our clients. In fact, we are obligated to do so. In the litigation setting, many ...