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Biggest Legal Lesson

Alan Bush learned his biggest legal lesson from a mentor. Alan tells the tale:

So there I was — just pulled up to the Walker County courthouse to handle my first hearing. My mentor came along.

My mentor threw his gold F-150 into park. I put my hand on the door pull to pop open the door. Ready to jump out, run into the courtroom and kick some tail.

My mentor put up his hand: “Stop. Let’s pray.”

“This is gonna be great! This Godly dude is about to pray for victory, and there’s no way God won’t answer,” I thought.

My mentor had something else in mind.

“Heavenly Father, we pray that today your justice be done. Amen.”

It dawned on me. We lawyers go hard in the courtroom. We fight, we struggle. But at the end of the day, there is a right result. And it might not be the one my client wants.

Alan Bush Rides Again – Writing for Texas Lawyer on Mediation

Back in the day, Alan Bush wrote for Texas Lawyer routinely. He’s now back in the saddle again.

Texas Lawyer has inked another agreement with Alan. Every few months, expect another article. Alan relates what he’s learned in life and law into actionable steps for lawyers. This time, he’ll cover mediation, legal ethics and negotiations.

Here is one of Alan’s favorite articles – “Work Boots, Not Wing Tips.” Alan wrote it after spending a day out on an oil rig. He took these lessons back to his legal practice:

  • Get out on the rig floor.

  • Get your hands dirty.

  • Feed a hungry client.

  • Understand who is the rock star.

  • Do it yourself.

  • Cover the home front.

 

Alan Bush is a mediator based near The Woodlands. He mediates disputes primarily in Montgomery County and Harris County.

The Woodlands Bar Association Taps Alan Bush to Speak on Negotiation Ethics

The Woodlands Bar Association recently chose Alan Bush to speak on “Negotiation Ethics: When You Can’t Back Down.” The talk goes down on 4.26.24 at high noon via Zoom.

Register here: WBA April Zoom CLE - Negotiation Ethics: When You Can't Back Down | Woodlands Bar Assoc. (woodlandsbarassociation.com)

Now that Alan has launched his mediation practice, he’s back in the saddle for speaking and writing. Alan has one rule of thumb:

We don’t do boring.

-Alan

Alan Bush is a mediator based near The Woodlands. He mediates disputes primarily in Montgomery County and Harris County.