Maximizing Leverage

As a litigant, the more leverage you have, the greater the likelihood of success.  Just hiring a lawyer increases a client’s leverage.  So does filing a law suit, which forces the opposing party to defend.  Attaching assets increases leverage, as does forcing your opposition to come to court, produce financial documents such as tax returns or appear at a deposition.  It is difficult to predict at what point in the case your opponent will be ready to come to the bargaining table with a reasonable proposal.  By gaining leverage, you maximize your chances of quickly obtaining the result you seek

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