Litigation
Jul. 30, 2014
Small firms struggle, and sometimes thrive, while pursuing plaintiffs' suits
Small firms and sole practitioners have been facing hurdles in an inhospitable court system for civil lawsuits, requiring more creativity in filings these days.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
James C. Sturdevant would like to be a hard-charger, but with three major cases moving like molasses through the courts, the San Francisco-based plaintiffs' lawyer finds it tough to maintain momentum. His plight echoes that of other lawyers trying to take on major companies, defense delaying tactics, and an overwhelmed court system. "It is much more difficult to bring a plaintiffs' case today than...
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