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Black and White is easy to distinguish. Gray is not. I guess I expected the gray areas in practicing law. Pretty much the whole of law school exam time is spent deciphering the gray areas of the law and analyzing ...

In my most recent column I wrote about the ethical dangers associated with the high salaries being paid to starting associates at some law firms. Since the appearance of that column I have learned that these salaries are not limited ...

I was recently reminded about one of my favorite comments when confronted with a frustrating set of circumstances at my law firm, and that comment is: “paralysis of analysis.” A client had said almost a year ago that he had ...

On the “use what you got” tip, I have a fun story and a warning for all you would-be yuckster attorneys out there. My veteran solo Joe office partner has a classic tale of how injecting a little humor into ...

I once heard that the definition of “anxiety” was having more to do than you had time allotted to complete it. In trying to figure out a way to say this to staff, fellow attorneys, clients and audiences in general, ...

Last week I whined about having too much to do, but I think my true concern is a little bigger than I originally indicated. Let’s start over. I need to find that balance. I think it’s the balance most of ...

As the summer finally winds down and fall comes to Kansas City, it brings with it not only football, the Plaza Art Fair and fresh apple cider but also another recruiting season for starting associates. While hiring young eager new ...

When you hear the word “professionalism” what picture comes to your mind? Do you see a tall distinguished-looking middle-age man impeccably groomed wearing a tailored suit with a white shirt and tie? There are judges, by the way – and ...

One of my favorite quotes is from my wife, who I constantly tell people is one of the smartest people I know. The two of us have raised six children, and she is still raising me. She always tells the ...

Ten phone calls to return. A judgment to write. A motion to answer. You’ve got a trial coming up in a week, deposition tomorrow, and your kitchen has been completely gutted, so your house is in shambles. You need to ...

This week’s topic is “the brick wall.” You have all probably heard of the concept of running into a brick wall. I have used two quotes regarding the brick wall, and I think both of them are incredibly true. The ...