Columns
Mindfulness as a Force Multiplier
Mindfulness practices come in a variety of forms. Two of the most popular goes by the names Focused Attention and...
Be a Careful Lawyer
The old carpenter’s advice, “measure twice, cut once,” is just as applicable to lawyers as it is to those that...
Be a Gracious Lawyer
We all need a little grace every now and then. The best way to get grace is to freely give...
Navigating the Ethical Landscape: Requirements for Establishing an Interstate Law Firm in Florida
Florida lawyers are commonly approached by out-of-state lawyers looking to establish a presence in the Florida market. While interstate law...
Be An Encouraging Lawyer
A word of encouragement can go a long way. Some years ago on a Friday afternoon, my paralegal handed me...
Warning signs of mental Illness
Research shows that lawyers face higher rates of substance abuse, depression, and suicide than the general population. According to the...
Mindfulness, errors and omissions of attention
In this month’s column we take a look at legal errors and the ways that the practice of mindfulness can...
Be a Judicial Lawyer
Court proceedings are not about the presiding judge. Great judges will focus solely on the issues at hand and not...
The Mindful Lawyer: Mindfulness and Anxiety — A Process of Elimination
In today’s column we cut to the chase and make explicit one of the ways that practicing mindfulness can help...
Be A Referring Lawyer
An old friend invited me to dinner. We originally met on opposite sides of a case and found common cause...