Law Practice,
Corporate
Jul. 30, 2010
How Does a Lawyer Know Who Speaks for a Corporate Client?
Courts should not punish a lawyer who acts reasonably and ethically, but is understandably fooled by the confusion of family machinations.
Timothy D. Reuben
Founder and President of Reuben Raucher & Blum and the Founder of Reuben Mediation
Email: treuben@rrbattorneys.com
Timothy D. Reuben is a mediator, litigator and author who focuses on resolving complex civil disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. He is also the author of "Tequila, a Story of Success, Love & Violence," a legal novel inspired by real world legal practice that explores power, loyalty and the human dynamics that drive conflict.
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