Alternative Dispute Resolution
Oct. 30, 2010
Civility and Professionalism Get Better Results in Civil Cases
Treating other litigators with courtesy and respect pays dividends. By Los Angeles mediator Joe Ramsey.
"Civility" means dealing with others with courtesy and respect. The first of 110 "Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation" is instructive. That rule provides that "(e)very action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those that are present." For purposes here, civility applies to courteous and respectful interactions with opposing counsel and the court in every phase of c...
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