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Law Practice

Oct. 30, 2026

What horror movies can teach lawyers

For Halloween, one lawyer shares his favorite horror movie quotes and the lessons they offer for practicing law, from greeting clients confidently to knowing when silence is golden.

Christopher Frost

Trial Litigator, Law Professor, and the Founding and Name Partner
FROST LLP

Email: chris@frostllp.com

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What horror movies can teach lawyers
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Law school and fatherhood aside, I've learned most of life's important lessons from horror movies. (I kid, but only somewhat.) Growing up, I watched creep shows with my dad. It was our way of spending quality time together. Today, creep show memorabilia has found its way into our firm, especially around Halloween, when you can't walk into a conference room without bumping into a pumpkin, a Freddy or a Jason. In this, the most festive time of the year, I'd like to share some...

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