Category Archives: Law Practice

“Just Right”: A parable of neckties and communicating with your lawyer

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This morning I was putting on a tie.  It’s a court day [...]

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Solo Lawyer Working Out of the Office

Recently, I opened my own law practice here in Greenville, South Carolina.  Right now, I am the only person working in the firm so I act as attorney, paralegal, boss, assistant, accounts payable, and everything in between.  I have been extremely busy, and I have had some thoughts that perhaps some prospective clients may have [...]

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Your Divorce: Begin with the End in Mind

“It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”
— Paul “Bear” Bryant

One of the most important things for your divorce lawyer to know in the very beginning of your case is your expectations and your desired outcomes of your divorce case.  Would you rather have [...]

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Can Introverts Make Good Trial Lawyers?

Can an introvert make a good lawyer – especially a good divorce lawyer?  The truth is, most cases these days do not go to trial.  Whether it is the expense, time involved, or beacuse of new alternative dispute resolution methods being used more and more, people are not having to try their case as much.  [...]

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