Daily Business Review: Stephanie Rodriguez on Incivility in Civil Litigation

In an article published on April 9, 2024, for Daily Business Review, Miami Attorney Stephanie Rodriguez discusses acts of incivility by opposing counsel and encourages all attorneys to play fair.

“A little kindness and professionalism go a long way, even in the cutthroat world of law. Whether it’s refraining from filing ex parte motions like they’re going out of style, avoiding the awkward ‘Are you the court reporter?’ question, or resisting the urge to type emails like they’re a personal diary entry, there’s always room for improvement in how we interact with our legal counterparts,” says Rodriguez. “Let’s bid farewell to unreasonable deadlines, petty disputes over paper and the ghosting phenomenon. Instead, let’s embrace fair play, integrity, and a dash of good humor in our legal dealings.”

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