RevestmentBy Leonard MurrayGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 1999No doubt it is the common perception that once a dismissal for want of prosecution ("dwp") is entered in an action, unless otherwise vacated by order of court, it divests a court of jurisdiction of that action.
Reflection after 40 yearsBy James J. ElsonGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 1999May 23, 1957, is the date when I was admitted to the bar. For most of the 40 years since, I have been privileged to be a general practitioner which in my opinion is the essence of real lawyering.
To get the job doneBy David SpagatGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 1999You are an environmentalist. Your group has very important legislation to be proposed to Congress.