@SMB_Attorney Unless it teaches prudence and gets a lot better, ai is unlikely to help pro se litigants. Right now, it is hurting them a lot. They can draft and file multiple briefs in seconds. It doesn’t mean they should and ai tells them they should. The briefs then hallucinate.
@SellersCounsel There are times where a client doesn’t understand or want to hear about the importance of terms, but they can still be really important so attorneys fight for their clients’ interests even when the client doesn’t understand or appreciate the import of the fight.
@SellersCounsel I would never say that. MANY of my friends are in biglaw and are great parents who have meaningful lives outside of work. Some of them do that and make a lot more money than me. Biglaw did not work for me, but I am still glad I started there.
@SellersCounsel Fair point. I didn't like my experience in biglaw. I wouldn't trade spots with any of my friends in biglaw even the ones who have found a way to thrive. Different situations work for different people, I am just glad I found one that works well for me.
@SMB_Attorney During an interview at a Texas firm, a top partner was bragging to me that he would try to give associates work late on Friday to see who was actually committed. He was very upset when I declined to continue the process. I didn’t need bs loyalty test. It is hard enough
@DrescherLaw @Sarah4Texas Gossip isn’t problem. The firing, promotion, hiring decisions are the problem. I have been in the room. If an associate puts down 60 minutes for a one paragraph form filing because they had to figure it out and it happens on similar things more than a couple of times.They are out
@DrescherLaw @Sarah4Texas They say that but they don’t mean that. If you know you spent an unreasonable amount of time, you should cut it so the partner doesn’t criticize you, mostly behind closed doors, as inefficient.
@DrescherLaw Only even a little true if the firm has plenty of work. When hours are low across the board, which firms generally lie about, it is a firm problem not an associate problem. Firms lie to themselves, the world, and especially associates.
@RyanQualtrics If your suite is wheelchair accessible, this little guy would love it. He has an undiagnosed nerve condition that makes his life really hard, but he loves the Mammoth.
@RyanQualtrics If your suite is wheelchair accessible, then this guy. A huge mammoth fan who faces a lot of challenges because of an undiagnosed degenerative nerve condition.
@RileeDHarrison I could honestly write a book. A couple weeks ago I was called “a real weeney” in a very angry voice. A few months ago I was told “f—- you” by a witness. A pro se person filed a motion with the court asking for sanctions against me because “I broke promises to God.”
@DerinBeker@patefortworth I haven’t seen an ai generated filing that is any good yet. I am sure that will change with time, but non-lawyer standards about what is good versus lawyer and judge standards can be very different.
@DerinBeker@patefortworth I am not angry. I actually like being a lawyer. It is just foolish to suggest that ai is a sufficient replacement at this point for even basic litigation. It is obvious when someone is using ai and judges and attorneys hate it because it wastes Time.
@DerinBeker@patefortworth I have had several pro se litigants think the same thing when they use ai. It isn’t going as well as you think it is. The only ones benefiting are the lawyers who are rightfully annoyed at your bs filings. Judges also hate it.
@clayhepler Does this return account for all expenses on the land? Taxes etc? Also can you point me to the source of your numbers? I am interested in exploring more land plays and would like to find more information.