u/RaspberryElegant4714

I am a Plaintiff's PI lawyer. A good friend of mine from law school who is now also an attorney (not PI) referred me a case. My firm gets the typical 1/3 of settlement fee. The origination bonus we usually get is 1/3 of the firm's 1/3. what is the best way to split this fee with my friend? right down the middle? 60/40?

I want to be fair to both of us. I wouldn't have this case without him, but at the same time, all he is doing is saying "hey my friend needs a lawyer" and I will be handling everything myself from intake to settlement. Also don't wanna be an asshole and wanna make sure he feels comfortable referring me more cases in the future

I am 25 and was admitted about 2-3 months ago. Court appearances obviously still make me nervous and I am timid as a result and am not one to talk back/argue because I’m just not confident if what I’m saying is correct..(basically I just don’t wanna be loud and wrong at the same time). It doesn’t help that I look much younger than 25.

I am frequently called “young lady” and get taken advantage of by male attorneys. My boss told me I need to start being more assertive and bitchy. I would love to make this happen and I really do think it’ll come with time and experience but I’d love to know if anyone has tips for how I can begin to implement this personality trait.

Appreciate any advice!!

I was just admitted like 2 months ago. Please share your funny/embarrassing moments from when you were a newly admitted attorney so I can feel better about all of my own awkward and anxious moments lol.