Lawyers may question themselves secretly as they relax raising a glass of comforting alcohol to their lips. They ask, “Am I a problem drinker or even worse an alcoholic?” Once warming liquid eases down the throat, calming the tension, quieting the stress and a gentle hum settles throughout his or her system, they tell themselves, […]
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Attorney’s Law Practice: Catch Your Tiger By The Tail
Practicing law is like catching a tiger by its tail. It can be a beast. There is constant uncertainty, tension, and frustration. Cases rarely go as planned. There is always the last-minute crisis. Tasks take much longer than hoped. The billable hour marches on. Who has time to reflect on past mistakes? We all know […]
Why Depression is a Silent Epidemic
1 out of every 4 attorneys suffers from something related to depression in their law practices and their lives. However, among the practicing 1,300,705 licensed attorneys in the USA, this epidemic is largely ignored. Slideshare Below: Because of the dedication to the demands of the law practice there is fallout. Usually, these lawyers or […]
Attorneys: 3 Effective Litigation Skills to Leave Behind
Most attorneys, especially good litigators, are armed with specific skills to engage in battles on behalf of his or her clients. These exceptional assets in the firm can easily become liabilities at home with wives, husbands, children, and friends. Our litigators, the masters of the courtroom, find themselves vulnerable to this dilemma. Without focus, these skills could […]
Attorneys: 3 Easy Steps to Finish Strong in 2015
2016 is roaring in. Make time to clear away any clutter from your office, your desk and of course your mind. It is time to begin again and start fresh. Take these easy steps to end your year strong. Meet Jeremy Jeremy thanked me, “Pamela before I just left off at work without any thought […]
Smart Lawyers in 2016: Use 4 Easy Tools to Increase Success
Lawyers are smart. Lawyers are among the smartest professionals on the planet. But is being smart enough? Before 2016 begins, let’s focus on what you want to change to make this year your best year. In a blog post, Why do law firms fail? “Dean Frank Wu of UC Hastings Law thinks that it’s because ‘[s]mart people […]