Today, however, we almost always agree on case selection. The fact that a file now often contains 10 times as many documents as a similar case file from the past gave credence to my arguments to tailor our case load. There is nothing more valuable than trust between law partners. Dad and I have had that from day one. There's a natural motivation to excel when your dad is watching.
Victories are twice as sweet.
And because we support each other, the inevitable disappointments are forgotten twice as fast. Through it all there's this little voice to guide me, with both wisdom and humor. It appears when things get tough, whether Dad's there or not, and I know that it will always be there, giving me his unique perspective on the law and life. Unconditional trust has benefited Dad as well. It is gratifying to watch him relax a bit, travel, and reap some of the fruits of his decades of toil.