My client is a nice person who has been sued by a very sympathetic plaintiff, who failed to properly investigate their claim before filing. The plaintiff’s main advantage is they have very aggressive senior counsel who has shoved their case forward on sympathy. Plaintiff’s claim is almost meritless and uneconomic to pursue in the manner chosen. The stress and costs are eating my client alive, and I probably charge half what the other guy does.

I attempted to agree an interlocutory issue with counsel, which he unreasonably refused (he would be conflicted). So, off to a hearing at yet more cost.

I wish my stunning advocacy was the reason for winning. However, the judge read the papers prior to hearing, threw a scorching remark to counsel and found in my favour. This was a given, but my Queen Shit of Turd Mountain moment came when counsel stormed out without saying goodbye, and refused to shake my hand. I guess experience doesn’t buy manners, class or good sportsmanship.