One of the best things about being an attorney, that goes to court, is running into other attorneys that you love to interact with. Our careers can
Read MoreWriting a blog about the reality of attorneys, their work, and how it can impact their lives may seem like a real downer. I mean the attorney’s work is challenging
Read MoreWe all have our vices. Years ago, I used to watch a certain reality tv franchise whose cast of characters were women (some employed) who spent most of their time
Read MoreWhen was the last time someone spontaneously told you that you did a good job? I mean, looked you square in the face and told you that they appreciated you and the work you did?
Read MoreWhen I passed the North Carolina State Bar, like every other attorney who passed, I was given the moniker of attorney and counselor at law. I find that through the years, I have been more
Read MoreThe law is this wonderful, expansive and maddening beast. I have had many a client tell me that they don’t envy my profession, and that what I do is absolutely messed up. Yep. I understand
Read MoreThere is a lawyer I know who is an amazing runner. They are so amazing that they run marathons, I mean serious marathons, all over the world. It is clear they are very much in
Read MoreYears (well, decades) ago, I had a co-worker named Debra*. Debra was an awesome hard worker and I always admired how good she was at our job. Debra was so hardworking that it thoroughly surprised
Read MoreAs a litigator, I clearly have the opportunity to attend and watch court. Often, when I am waiting for my case to be called, I have the opportunity to observe what is actually going on
Read MoreWhen you are an involved practitioner, there is a constant struggle to establish and maintain firm boundary lines. What do I mean? I mean a strict practice of maintaining a separation of action and thought
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