Book excerpt: Effective negotiation is essential to the success of any law practice. To help you sharpen your negotiating skills for the challenges you face every day in your professional life, The Lawyer's Guide to Negotiation is a book for lawyers written by lawyers that is uniquely designed to make winning at the negotiating table the norm rather than a hit-or-miss proposition. By following the practical, no-nonsense principles and tactics outlined in this easy-to-read, common-sense guide, you ll find out how to consistently get what you want out of any negotiating session.