I have always tried to maintain solid ties with adversaries. Connections with opposing counsel have only broken down in a few instances in my career...since I understand the benefits that can be realized by having a solid connection with other lawyers to a matter.
On numerous occasions, I invited opposing counsel to such dinners, and this added to the fun of those nights. It was interesting going head-to-head with opposing counsel at depositions and then relaxing at dinner.
Clients may want their lawyers to have a negative relationship with their adversaries since opposing counsel represents a party that a client may not like, and a client may see an opposing party's lawyer as an extension of the other party.
Some lawyers fear having solid ties to opposing counsel since this might impact the perceptions of clients.
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