On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | May 1, 2020 | Civil Litigation
You have heard about colleagues or fellow attorneys doing it, but you never thought you would be in such a situation … You crossed the line between professional and personal with a client, and now you want to know if there are legal ramifications for your...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Feb 22, 2020 | Civil Litigation
Winning a jury trial requires a strategic presentation of both facts and law. Even if a lawyer has evidence on his or her side, complex matters can be tough for a jury to understand. Therefore, it is regularly critical for attorneys to tap into the special knowledge...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Feb 18, 2020 | Civil Litigation
Convincing a jury of the merit of your claim is the key to success. Knowing how to present a viewpoint that keeps jurors engaged and persuaded is not always easy, but using effective methods may make your claim resonate. Helping jurors care about the defendant’s...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Feb 10, 2020 | Civil Litigation
If you think your patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office fully protects you from infringement, think again. Unfortunately, your U.S. patent only protects you in the United States and its territories; it does not protect you in other countries. As...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Oct 24, 2019 | Civil Litigation, San Francisco Civil Litigation Blog
It nearly goes without saying that compelling evidence is key to successful litigation. Yet, in order for the law to be administered properly they must be some sort of fairness when it comes to litigation. This is why the parties to a case are allowed to engage in...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Jun 20, 2019 | Civil Litigation
The best civil litigators engage in a hands-on approach and familiarize themselves with every aspect of the case. They develop strategies for every aspect of the litigation, even those that happen before the trial formally begins. For example, they develop a strategy...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Apr 26, 2019 | Civil Litigation
Your ability to effectively litigate can mean the difference between recovering damages unfairly inflicted upon you and recovering nothing and being taken advantage of by those who are misusing your property. This is why it is important that those who are facing civil...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Mar 14, 2019 | Civil Litigation
Successful civil litigation requires not only an understanding and appropriate application of the law, but also an ability to think on one’s feet. While television and movies will have you believe that litigators can craft compelling legal arguments on the fly,...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Feb 14, 2019 | Civil Litigation
Effective litigation requires skill in the courtroom. Oftentimes, those who are embroiled in civil litigation need to be skillful in making and meeting objections, as well as questioning favorable and adverse witnesses in order to succeed. While an attorney must be...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Dec 7, 2018 | Civil Litigation
There can be a lot at stake in civil litigation. Depending on the strength of the legal arguments you make in court, a judge or jury may or may not rule in your favor, which could result in significant financial consequences either to your advantage or your...
