Author Archives: Jeff

Boxing – another Alternative Dispute Resolution technique?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jeff

Maybe the earliest form of dispute resolution was beating the #%!& out of the other guy. Over time, “civilization” did its civilizing thing, and we now have more skillful means for resolving conflict. It is far better to talk it … Continue reading →

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PIABA Conference, October 26 – 30

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jeff

The Palm Springs weather was perfect – clear warm sunny days and cool sweater nights. Starry starry skies. Green velvet manicured golf courses. And would you believe I was there for business? I must admit to some R&R — taking … Continue reading →

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Dallas Bench-Bar Conference, Sept. 23-24, 2011

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Jeff

Kudos to the organizers and sponsors of this year’s Dallas Bench-Bar Conference in Horseshoe Bay. Great made-to-order weather, a beautiful hotel, interesting CLE programs, and lots of shmooze time with lawyers and judges. Tried my hand at sporting clays and … Continue reading →

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Olympia, Washington — Office Opens

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Jeff

I am writing from the beautiful Pacific Northwest, escaping the triple digit temperatures of Dallas to open my Olympia office. This is a “return home” of sorts. In the 1990s, I spent six years in Portland, Oregon. So when FINRA … Continue reading →

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