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What is the best advice you would give a new attorney?

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What is the best advice you would give a new attorney?

Kevin Patrick
Kevin Patrick Law, LLC
Joel Neuman
Georgia Justice Project Stephen Labriola
Fellows LaBriola LLP
Hon. Diane E. Bessen
State Court of Fulton County
" Always stay true to yourself."
" Be nice. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it will serve you well in the future when you inevitably cross paths with others for a second and third time."
" Show up 15 minutes early, stay 15 minutes late, and volunteer enthusiastically for everything in your field."
" NEVER read your oral argument or opening / closing arguments. If you have prepared, you know what to say and " talking " to the judge or jury is much more important than saying it perfectly."
James Sherman Stanley, Esrey & Buckley, LLP
Carlos Fernandez
Morgan & Morgan
Nekia S. Hackworth
Jones Day
" Stay ahead as many steps as possible. Go ahead and do the tasks that will surely need to be done. Always anticipate what the next question will be and answer it!"
" Volunteer to do the work no one else wants to do."
“ Be engaged. Be responsive. Be consistent.”
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