Los Angeles, CA commercial litigation attorney Brian M. Grossman talks about some common mistakes he sees lawyers make in litigation. He often warns that one of the biggest mistakes in litigation is taking too much time. Whether in front of a judge or a jury, he knows their attention span is limited. Their interest in a case is only a tiny fraction of his client’s, so the key is to make a point quickly, clearly, and in a way that is easy to understand. Trying to cover every detail only risks losing their attention and wasting valuable time.

Another common mistake he observes is the inability to accept a loss. Some attorneys refuse to concede any issue, no matter how weak their argument may be. He believes that in litigation, credibility matters. When faced with a weaker position, the better approach is to accept it, admit it, and acknowledge it. Doing so earns respect from the judge or jury. Of course, there are battles that must be fought, but there are also battles that are best conceded.