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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
You can tell a lot from a photo. I LOVE the trend toward posting atty photos on firm websites because I can look up my opponent and find out what he/she looks like, which gives me a pretty good idea of what he'll be like. Here are some examples:
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4. Cute to hot young associate.
This guy/girl is usually easy to deal with because like you, he/she has a full social calendar and probably doesn't give a shit about what happens in the case so long as he/she looks good to his/her employer and gets paid. This person isn't looking to make partner - you'll get every extension you request and he/she will never break your balls in a deposition. Chances are you will discuss personal lives and might find you have mutual friends.
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Isn't this really the principle benefit? To size up whether to be a prick to opposing counsel before you meet them in person? If you want to have a chance to depose opposing counsel, pictures are invaluable.
