This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Do not engage. Think of her as a course hazard more than an opponent. Aim your words, always, at the judge. Be on time, be reasonable, be flexible to the extent it will not prejudice or harm your client, and do your best to keep all interactions in writing and on the record.
Exaggeration or False Information: Avoid embellishing facts or providing false information. Misleading your lawyer can harm your case and damage the trust in your attorney-client relationship. Legal Opinions (Unless Qualified): Refrain from asserting legal opinions or conclusions if you are not legally trained.
OC. Opposing counsel. For the plaintiff, opposing counsel is the defendant's attorney. For the defense, opposing counsel is the plaintiff's attorney.
Ineffective assistance of counsel refers to a situation in which a criminal defendant's legal representation fails to meet the minimum standards of competence and diligence expected from attorneys.
OPC appears to be short for opposing counsel given the context. Meaning the attorney for your foe is out of office now but will get back to yours in a couple weeks regarding an offer (to settle? Maybe).
8 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel Point out Common Ground. Don't be Afraid to Ask Why. Separate the Person from the Problem. Focus on your Interests. Don't Fall for your Assumptions. Take a Calculated Approach. Control the Conversation by Reframing. Pick up the Phone.
Use Mr./Ms. last name for the initial email. When opposing counsel responds and signs off with a first name (e.g., "Nick"), use that going forward. 🔷 To address a group of opposing counsel, go with "Counsel." If you find these tips helpful, please follow Nick Bullard and click the 🔔 to get my next tip.
In dispute (adjective as in controversial) Strongest matches. contentious disputed dubious questionable.
The noun dispute means any conflict or disagreement. The countries were in the middle of a border dispute; both sides claimed the toxic waste dump belonged to the other. As a verb, dispute can mean to quarrel or argue, but it can also mean to take exception to something.
(= quarrel) disputa f ⧫ discusión f. (= debate) discusión f. (= controversy) polémica f ⧫ controversia f.
