What's not to like?

• Author: Peters, Charles
• Position: Tilting at Windmills - Law firms - Brief Article

I think I learned the lunatic effort principle from the practice of law, in which I engaged for four years, long ago. It is true that when you are trying a case against a smart lawyer, you better be sure you work harder than he does. But--and this is the important point--you do not have to try one case after another. If you're good, you'll win enough so that you can take breaks in between cases. Just don't join one of those firms that are obsessed with billable hours. If you want to see what that kind of firm makes you do to your family and associates, take a look...