The Art of Practicing Law: A Practical Guide for Lawyers

John Allison is a successful lawyer with extensive experience. He was a law firm partner in private practice for many years, representing individuals, small businesses, non-profits and large companies. His law practice grew based on repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients. While in private practice he chaired a committee of the American Bar Association, served as a Judge Pro Tem, and had management roles at two different law firms. He then joined the legal department of a Fortune 100 company. As Assistant General Counsel he hired and led teams of lawyers representing the company in mass tort, class action and other complex litigation, and wrote the guidelines the company used to hire and evaluate lawyers in private practice. His experience working closely with senior corporate executives and department managers enabled him to develop a deep appreciation of what clients want from their lawyers.