Eric Solotoff, a prominent New Jersey divorce attorney, has written a humorous but incredibly insightful article on his blog on “How to Not Settle Your Case.” This tongue-in-cheek post provides valuable wisdom in a funny way, and hopefully clients will recognize the behavior described in that post is self-destructive. 

An excerpt: 

9.  Ignore your lawyer’s advice.  What do they know anyway?  If your lawyer is telling you that you should jump at the deal on the table because it looks like a huge win, disregard it.  If they tell you that you have real exposure on certain issues or may be forced to pay your spouse’s legal fees, roll the dice. If your attorney tells you that they are willing to try your case, but that you should consider settlement because the cost of the settlement will be less than the cost of the trial plus the absolute minimum you have to pay, don’t believe it.  And what does your lawyer know about the law or the judge anyway?

Eric S. Solotoff is a partner in the New Jersey firm of Fox Rothschild, LLP.  He is Co-Chair of the Family Law Practice Group, certified as a Matrimonial Law attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  Eric’s blog is read by thousands on a weekly basis.  Enjoy his commentary and consider subscribing to his blog as he frequently posts valuable information for family law attorneys and clients.