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You are in the middle of your own story, but you can be the author and director. This is an issue that most will have to grapple with at some point in their lives. It is not only aging parents, but extended family members and even close friends. Quite frequently, these situations bring out the…

A concept without execution is nothing more than a concept and will not create value. Before a concept becomes successful, it has to be put into place to become a successful business model. Once a successful business model is created, value comes from duplication of that model and a continuation of what works. This starts…

We are not quite there yet, but with the recent announcement by the Department of Labor of a 6.8 million dollar consent judgment with Chickie’s & Pete’s in Philadelphia should raise concerns. (DOL’s Press Release) This along with more recent press releases on this subject. Restaurateurs and entrepreneurs have discovered over the last few years…

Making decisions is a process which is unique to every individual. From a team standpoint of view, it should be based upon direction of the team leader with member input. Team leaders can vary depending upon the circumstances and reliance upon professionals is crucial. It is also crucial that the professional be able to make…

Let’s face the truth that is litigation is expensive. So is settling a case just because of a lawsuit or claim. The long term costs of not pursuing action or settling a case that has no merit is difficult to quantify, but the intangible cost can be huge. Settling meritless claims puts a target on…

We are relationship based lawyers and have a unique approach to issue resolution. Every issue, regardless of how small or big, whether revenue producing or legal roadblock, has a resolution. It is a matter of defining goals, using knowledge and resources to come up with a resolution. Unfortunately, in the practice of law, I have…

Is it Sun-Up or Sun-Down? The last six years has brought difficult times and provided me with some additional unique insight that helps me advise and represent my clients. When I first started practicing law, the economy was just coming out of the deep recession that had started in the ‘70’s and Ronald Reagan was…

A concept without execution is nothing more than a concept and will not become valued. Before a concept becomes successful, it has to be put into place to become a successful business model. Once a successful business model is created, value comes from duplication of that model and a continuation of what works. This starts…

In the 80s, I practiced in Decatur, Georgia located next to the courthouse. It was an old fashioned courthouse practice where I could walk to the courthouse and take care of matters quickly. There were no specialists, just well-seasoned lawyers (with a few lawyers many of us preferred they would find another career). Most of…

Your attorney should be your most trusted confidante. This relationship was built into and recognized by our Constitution. This privileged relationship is protected under laws throughout legal system. As Lincoln said “a lawyer’s time and advice are his stock in trade.” We have all heard the quote from Francis Bacon “knowledge is power.” This has…