Adaptability essential for co-counsel success
- Condominium Group
- Nov 24, 2016
- 1 min read
Adaptability essential for co-counsel success
Posted by: Armand G.R. Conant - Bill Northcote - Joel Berkovitz , November 25, 2016
Co-counsel arrangements are common in many areas of practice, from criminal trials and litigation, where there’s significant court work, to complicated paper-laden negotiations.
But can too many hands on deck sink the ship? Insiders who have worked collaboratively with other lawyers recommend respecting boundaries, working as a team and striving for harmony all while focusing on the needs of the client.
Armand Conant, a partner at Shibley Righton in Toronto, recalls a complicated condominium matter where it was clear that client interest would benefit from drawing in a small team of colleagues in a co-counsel setting to tackle different aspects of the job
This article appeared on LawyersWeekly.ca.
