Have you ever heard the phrase “work on your business not in it?” I’ll explain more about this concept below, but I want to start by saying that for a lot of lawyers calling a law firm a business is ...

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This week I got “Booed” by a neighbor. Having moved from downtown Baltimore, I had never heard of being “Booed” until I received a knock on my door and opened it to find no one there.  I looked down and ...

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Seize the day. Seize the moment. Appreciate the little things. Through the hustle and bustle of practicing law and dealing with other people’s issues, it sometimes can be hard to take a step back and appreciate the little things.  That ...

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Know your comfort zone, don't throw good time after bad and, most importantly, believe in yourself.

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Before I speak with my clients, I remind myself that I need to be emphatic to their situation, as well as reminding myself I need to educate them (not talk down to them) on what the law is able to do and how we cannot control everything.

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We must look at where we started and the journey we took to get where we are today. We must then contemplate what we want next.

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Remember the dreams that you once had growing up that seemed so far off? Not the dreams of becoming a lawyer, doctor or engineer — although those were great. I’m talking about the other dreams that you had: the dreams ...

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The most interesting new legal drama isn’t on your television or at the movie theater; it’s available right on your smartphone.

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Here are some ways to make sure your character and reputation line up

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Three things young lawyers can learn from the Orioles' manager.

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