"Discourage litigation,” writes Abraham Lincoln. “Persuade your neighbor to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser – in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough."
Before he became the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln was a successful lawyer. His success came in part because of his honesty and fairness to others. At Demerle Hoeger, we put Lincoln’s words into practice…