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Be A Referring Lawyer
An old friend invited me to dinner. We originally met on opposite sides of a case and found common cause...
Be a Listening Lawyer
Abraham Lincoln once said, “When I am getting ready to reason with a man, I spend one-third of my time...
A mindful look at pain and suffering
In mindfulness circles the language of the law slips in when the topics of resilience, decision-making, and well-being are discussed....
Be a Diligent Lawyer
Diligence comes in many different packages, depending on the circumstances. I once met a new client who quickly outlined their...
Latest edition of Historical Review celebrates 75th anniversary of Florida Supreme Court’s building
The latest issue of Historical Review, a publication of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society, celebrates the 75th anniversary of...
Be a Perceptive Lawyer
Perspective matters. Skiing out West with my family, a heavy snowfall ended a bluebird day. I stopped on the slope...
Be an intentional lawyer
How many days end with the gut feeling that you didn’t accomplish what truly needed to be done? It happens...
A Mindfulness Holiday Gift: The Present Moment Pivot
The holiday season and the New Year offer lawyers opportunities to reflect and take stock, to grow and heal, and...
Be a Giving Lawyer
New to town, I showed up for a local bar association lunch meeting. The five lawyers in the room told...
Be a Thankful Lawyer
Thanksgiving gives us all an opportunity to take time to think about what we appreciate. Recently, I welcomed my 30th...
