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Perspective

Oct. 23, 2010

Key Mistakes to Avoid When Dealing With Television Media

Lawyers should know what to do and what to avoid when interviewed by the press. By Asha Blake of Goldenheart Media and Bradley P. Boyer of Ropers, Majeski, Kohn and Bentley.

By Asha Blake and Bradley P. Boyer

Most lawyers go through an entire career without ever being interviewed by a television reporter. If you are lucky enough to be interviewed by the press, it can potentially provide great benefits to your client and to you personally. Even if you do not believe that it is beneficial to be interviewed and you have no desire to do so - regardless of this desire, there may be situations in which you have no choice - i.e. you...

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