Our duty as lawyers is not just to file lawsuits and always be in Court but to prevent
our clients and others from winding up in front of a Judge or Jury. We must never
forget to emphasize respect for and compliance with the law as well as, whenever
possible, helping others to settle their differences in an amicable fashion. If that
means avoiding controversies or reasonably compromising competing claims, so
be it. Our society can well afford to be less litigious, while at the same time being
more tolerant and accommodating. Each of us has a responsibility to get along for
the sake of the greater good. The best attorneys can not only advocate but find
common ground/creative solutions that avoids long term conflicts and expensive
court battles.
Remember: "Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise
whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity
of being a good man. There will still be business enough."-Abraham Lincoln
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