From Our Readers

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52 Colo.law. 6 From Our Readers Vol. 52, No. 1 [Page 06] Colorado Lawyer February, 2023

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Grace in the Pursuit of Perfection

Re "The Insidiousness of Perfectionism," President's Message, November 2022

Having experience as a trial lawyer for the last 46 years, I am driven by the belief that grace can be found in the pursuit of perfection. When I learn that a young person, in high school or in college, wants to be a lawyer, I provide my vigorous 100% endorsement. I understand that many lawyers don't feel this way, but for me, the creative pursuit of excellence in the law has been the highest, most rewarding professional experience in my life.

One thing I often tell clients is that in litigation, the side that prevails is usually the side that makes the least mistakes. Inherent in this advice is that the goal is perfection in our work. Quite frankly, anyone who is putting their life in our hands, whether we are a cardiac surgeon or a trial lawyer representing an injured plaintiff, deserves our highest effort to achieve perfection in our work. I am almost 72 years old, and I have been practicing since I graduated from the University...