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Monday mornings were often a busy time at the courthouses, so the senior members of the firm decided that Tuesday morning would be a more appropriate time for a weekly staff meeting. It was assumed that unless an illness required a hospital stay, everyone, with the exception of the receptionist, would attend. Summaries of settlements and introductions of new cases were shared. Clients may be distributed to particular attorneys, depending on the expertise required and the attorney’s caseload.
Juliette was already lead counsel on a case. She didn’t believe the senior partners would increase her load at this point. Even though Cole said he would return today, he obviously hadn’t caught an early enough flight to make the staff meeting. The chair he usually occupied was empty. Though no on
