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Q: There’s nothing in writing. Do I have an enforceable contract?
A: It depends. Certain types of contracts can only be enforced if they are in writing and contain specific terms. real estate sales; agreements to pay someone else's debts; contracts that take … Read More...
Q: What are holistic legal services?
A: Holistic legal services are based on "big picture thinking," or consideration and analysis of circumstances beyond the immediate, obvious issue. The term "holistic" is defined by the Merriam-Webster … Read More...
Q: What happens when your needs and motivations change over time?
A: I change with them! This is one of the best aspects of self-employment, and I am experiencing one of those growth phases right now. As I prepare for the 10-year anniversary of my law firm's launch, I am … Read More...
Q: What do you get by being your own boss that you wouldn’t if you worked for someone else?
A: I get to define my brand and develop my clientele based on what I am passionate about: conflict resolution, entrepreneurship and employment. I get to cultivate people that work with me and for me, … Read More...
Q: How would attorneys with different personal motivations have shaped your firm?
A: Clearly, lawyers motivated more by money would not have given as many free and discounted services as I have. They would have (and actually have) declined representation of several of my clients. They … Read More...
Re-Create Your Love for Your Partner in Each Moment
Most of us have gone through some version of the "fear of commitment" that is the subject of many movies, article, books, and conversations among friends (if not therapists, family members, etc.). Usually, … Read More...
Q: Why do small business start-ups need legal counsel?
A: I often defend cases for businesses and employers who have failed to secure the mandatory workers’ compensation insurance for employees. I see contracts that cannot be enforced because they include … Read More...
Take Some Tips from the “Ultra-Wealthy”
My cousin recently sent me the article "7 Habits of the Ultra Wealthy". Although I suspect the author defines wealth a bit more narrowly than I do, he seems to preach what I do: self-sufficiency through … Read More...
Q: Do you provide training or workshops?
A: Yes. We will travel to your office and create a training program or seminar that meets the needs of your organization, considering the length of time you have been administering New York Workers … Read More...
Facilitate Trust in Others
I recently attended a workers compensation hearing on behalf of an employer-client. In this case, the claimant is pro se, or unrepresented by counsel. He has chosen to proceed without an attorney, presumably … Read More...
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