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Sports Law Practice And High-Stakes Litigation Address Legal Issues That Extend Well Beyond Financial Awards And Players' Rights
Editor: Would you give our readers some idea of your background and professional experience? Quinn: I’ve been practicing law since 1971 – virtually the whole time at Weil – having graduated from Fordham University School of Law and University of Notre Dame for undergraduate...
Read MoreInvolving Clients, Partners And Associates In Partnering To Achieve The Most Effective Cost Control
James W. Quinn, an accomplished trial lawyer, co-chairs Weil Gotshal's 500-lawyer global Litigation practice. Editor: What is the firm's attitude with respect to hourly rates? Quinn: In the wake of the financial crisis, the world has changed significantly. Consequently, there are enormous...
Read MoreOur Underfunded State Courts - An Issue That Urgently Needs Attention
Editor: Is the fact that so few cases are resolved at trial indicative of uncertainty as to the outcome if the matter is taken to that stage? Quinn: I think two major factors come into play in avoiding a trial in large commercial complex litigation situations: one obviously is the cost of...
Read MoreA Sports Law Practice At The Top Of Its Game
Editor: Would each of you gentlemen give our readers some idea of your background and professional experience? Quinn: I have been practicing with Weil Gotshal for over 35 years, since graduating from Fordham Law School. Shortly after beginning at Weil Gotshal I was involved in Robertson v. NBA...
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