I had the privilege of presenting to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel’s Florida Fellows this fall on a very fun topic: Counsel for the Toons: A Litigator’s Perspective on “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” I had a great time exploring nuanced probate litigation topics like lost or destroyed wills and the slayer statute …
Occasionally, we have to take a moment and celebrate ourselves. Today, I am taking that moment for me and sharing that I was elected as a Florida Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. As explained on ACTEC’s website: “The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is an organization of …
I spent December in Europe visiting Christmas markets in various cities in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and even Slovakia. I’m incredibly grateful for the ability to travel and work and for my clients that understand and enjoy working with me while on adventures. It’s really wonderful to create a business that aligns with your values and …
As I continue to grow my business, I feel conflicting emotions. The most obvious is fear. Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Fear of the unknown. Negative emotions have a tendency to stand louder than the positive ones. They’re based in history, society’s views, and the pressures imposed by our parents and family members. Fear …
I had the extreme pleasure of joining my friend Jim on a hike in honor of his late wife, Ann, on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in Wales. We hiked through rain, sun, and fog. We saw rabbits, horses, sheep, and cows. We met a ton of wonderful hikers along the way. The path is 186 …
I’ve been thinking a lot about how unfortunate it is that we still live in a world where the eight-hour workday is the norm. For lawyers, it’s often much longer than that due to the impossibility of billing for eight hours straight. We spend so much time in an office and at our computers and …
Litigation is a drag. It’s expensive and emotional for clients. It wears you down, beats you up, and leaves you dissatisfied no matter the outcome. It’s no surprise that clients desperately want litigation to come to an end and the best route to resolution is often, mediation. I’ve attended many failed mediations throughout my career …
There’s a phenomena I’ve observed in my 11 years of practice that continues to disappoint me. It’s a lack of respect in the practice of law and within law firms, courtrooms, and even at the mediation table. I first observed disrespect in the office space. In my first job, it was customary for the lawyers …
In the modern, virtual world the lines between work and your personal life get blurry. The best thing we can do is establish clear boundaries and expectations with our clients. An engagement letter that includes more detail about your firm, and how you do business, is a good way to start. Establishing office hours: If …
When I got my first job as a personal injury attorney I worried about everything. Did the email I wrote sound dumb? Was my research sufficient? Did the Judge understand my argument? Did I look like someone who knew what she was talking about? Looking back, I realize I wasted so much time worrying about …
