Uncivil ActionBy Helen W. GunnarssonAugust 2010Article, Page 408Despite all the energy devoted to collegiality and professionalism, lawyers too often confront rudeness, even hostility, in opponents. Here's what to do.
Yes, "nice" can work for youBy Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2010Lawpulse, Page 286An ISBA lawyer makes the case that niceness can pay professional dividends.
Civility Initiatives: The 2008 Allerton House ConferenceBy Jeffrey A. ParnessDecember 2008Article, Page 636What are the best ways to combat incivility? Tougher rules? More sanctions? Allerton House conferees considered these options and more.
Correspondence from Our ReadersNovember 2005Column, Page 554Poor lawyer image - incivility not the culprit? Mediator as peacemaker.
Increasing Your Civility QuotientBy Karen ErgerFebruary 2004Column, Page 103Civility isn't just a nice thing; it is a hallmark of professionalism and a key component of malpractice prevention.
Incivility: The Exception, Not the RuleBy Tim EatonJanuary 2002Column, Page 8A few years ago, as we finished closing arguments in a trial, my opposing counsel came over, shook my hand, and congratulated me on a job well done. I reciprocated with the same compliment.
A Civil ActionBy Maureen B. CollinsOctober 2000Column, Page 601It may not be in your client's best interest to approach your relationship with opposing counsel as if it were war.
