Knowing the “why” we do what we do is important for many reasons. The “why” helps set the stage for how we accept responsibility and how we proceed with accomplishing our work. Our office was formed in September 1993 as a solo practice with one attorney and one administrative assistant/paralegal. When we started the office, our letterhead and logo included …
If you turn on the news (or, as is more likely in today’s world, open up your favorite news website), chances are pretty good one of the first phrases you will notice is “the fiscal cliff.” Whether it’s a discussion of how it’s not really a cliff, or what our various political leaders’ plans for avoiding it may be, the …
Business planning is an important topic to business owners. Most business owners are focused on getting things done so that their businesses can make money. While it is this full steam ahead mentality and drive for success that makes entrepreneurs successful, going forward without a plan can cause problems. On occasion, we all need to slow down, write down some …
What happens to you and your fellow co-workers when the office network is down? Complete and utter chaos, right? This is a fairly predictable answer since in today’s world, paper files are becoming a thing of the past. Instead, we scan documents into the system, make an electronic file, and people then view the information on their laptops, smart phones, …
When people encounter high pressure situations, their bodies react in one of three ways: fight, flight, or freeze. What some employers do not recognize is that when employees find themselves in unexpected high stress situations, more often than not, workers freeze and are unable to adequately deal with the situation unfolding around them. So how can employers prepare employees for …
In the course of a lawsuit, the Plaintiff and Defendant have the opportunity to request information from each other regarding the case. The purpose of discovery is to encourage and allow each party to find out what evidence the other party has in support of its case. This process allows the parties to determine the strengths and weaknesses of their case and their opponent’s …
