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Show Notes:

1. understand the main issue in your case – reduce it to one or two sentences

Example:  In 2004 I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  I continued to work until August of 2006 when I finally resigned because the symptoms and complications of my disease increased to the point where I could no longer get through a workday or a work week.  Specifically, by August of 2006 I was no longer able to walk without a walker, my fatigue had increased to the point where I needed to lie down for 2 hours during the middle of the day.

2. learn about the judge and how he conducts hearings.  Most want to do the right thing but they have very different styles

• judge who asks you to review fee contract
• judge who says nothing
• judge who challenges you – always finds something in the record [Read more…]