What does it mean to be an “effective” lawyer? I’ve had 25 years in the practice to study the question. For me, today, being effective means providing zealous legal representation, which is a lawyer’s mandate.
Read MoreThe American Bar Association presented on Lawyers as Leaders at the Peace Center in Greenville on October 23rd, 2015, and it was a good refresher for me to attend. Presentations focused on personality traits of lawyers, and how those traits impact leadership; lawyers as leaders within their firms; lawyers as leaders in client relationships; and, lawyers as leaders in our communities.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court ruled Friday morning that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. The 5-4 decision means same-sex couples nationwide will be provided the equal protection of the law of marriage.
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