Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-28-2022
Abstract
This post summarizes parts of Donna Shestowsky’s study on parties’ expectations about the process used to resolve their cases. She writes, “Our findings suggest the value of educating litigants about legal procedures, helping them develop realistic expectations for what each procedure can entail for their situation, and helping them make informed decisions about whether to attend their procedures. . . . Our results suggest how important it is for lawyers to educate their clients about each of their procedural options. Effective education and managing client expectations might lead to the formation of attitudes that reflect realistic expectations, and, in turn, lead to post-resolution assessments that reflect early impressions.”
Recommended Citation
John M. Lande and John Lande,
Shestowsky’s Study Supports Value of Lawyers’ Early Education of Clients About Their Procedural Options
(2022).
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