August 11, 2026

That’s been on the cover for a year now…when will it expire?

 

Here’s hoping she doesn’t mind.

That’s a lot of weed…

L.O.L of the day is brought to you by the Namby Pamby: Attorney: According to our office manager, you are $5,000 short for the retainer payment. Client: But I already paid you five! Do you know how much weed I had to sell to get that??!? This is why you want to become a lawyer. […]

Practice Tip #12: Dress the Part; Dress like Bond

I’d rather wear my pajamas to work. Who wouldn’t? It would be more comfortable than the cravat I tie around my neck each day, and I could throw on a hoodie, too,  if it was chilly. Pajamas would be more comfortable. If only. Since we live in the real world, though, I wear what my […]

Law Practice Tip #7: Beware Twitter

Be wise about your use of Twitter, Facebook, blogs, or anything else you post online. Assume that it won’t disappear or leave the Internet–ever. Someone will always be able to find it. How will it affect your online reputation? Will it come back to haunt you? Think twice before hitting “publish.” Also, if your boss is […]

Some Advice on Job Interviews

Image by shindohd via Flickr If you know me, you know that I occasionally sport a bow tie. I’ve even been introduced as “the bow tie guy.” However, when I showed up for the interview for my current employment, sporting a black suit and a colorful bow tie, I was tactfully told by my future […]

Law Practice Tip #6: Quitting the Job with Class

What do you do when a great opportunity comes along and it’s time to leave that first job? Walk carefully. Leaving that first job, and how you do it, can have a lasting impact on your career. The legal community is not so large that reputation cannot follow you. Valerie Fontaine and Roberta Kass over […]