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Mindfulness as a Force Multiplier

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Mindfulness practices come in a variety of forms. Two of the most popular goes by the names Focused Attention and...

Be a Careful Lawyer

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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An old friend invited me to dinner. We originally met on opposite sides of a case and found common cause...