The overwhelming majority of litigation disputes end by a settlement between the parties before a trial or an application hearing. Advocacy is, therefore, something best done throughout the process, to give the client the best opportunity for a favourable outcome. Still, in the rare case that settlement attempts fail or a hearing on the issues is otherwise necessary, it's nice to know your lawyer has a record of strong, effective advocacy. Before reading any of the following, the reader is warned that any attempt to project conclusions from past trial results will be misleading. more... See more text