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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mar. 26, 2011

Identifying and Managing Narcissistic Personality Clients

Narcissistic personalities lean towards litigation because the court system is where these individuals can prove they are right. By Paul Fisher of Pepperdine School of Law.


By Paul Fisher


Narcissistic personalities have an extreme preoccupation with themselves, lack empathy, and seek to be treated as superior and admired. They are oblivious to their own behavior and portray themselves as victims. They generally make good first impressions, appearing confident and perhaps arrogant. They may have a sense of entitlement, believing they are more talented, intelligent and attractive than others. Think, your brother-in-law.


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