Albert E. Peacock III
Partner
“I have learned over the years that being honest with clients is the most important aspect of practicing law. I have listened to too many clients tell me how their counsel convinced them a case was defensible and then caved on the courthouse steps without any new facts to justify their collapse. If it’s a bad case, it won’t get any better over time or by spending money on litigation. On the other hand, I have been told by clients how their counsel will not given them an honest opinion about the chances of winning at trial and hedge their bets. If a case is a good one, don’t be afraid to tell your clients what you honestly believe and be willing to take it all the way. Settling bad cases early before money is wasted in litigation and trying good cases to good conclusions is the best way to keep clients happy. Doing so also helps establish a reputation with opposing counsel and judges of being straightforward, reasonable and honest while at the same time fully capable of trying a case if necessary. This reputation ultimately inures to the benefit of the clients.”