Semi-Retirement - I am moving away from demanding justice under the law and towards demanding justice under politics and policy

My firm demanded justice for individuals and small companies by taking small consumer cases that did not interest other lawyers.  A lawyer has to take a large numbers of small cases just to breakeven.  Nevertheless,  my case load doesn't make a dent in the problem.  For each client I take, many more want to hire me and many more cannot find another lawyer with the same price range and experience. Despite that, I did help over a thousand people per year by merely picking up the phone and providing 5-10 minute consultations.  However, now, bigger issues require bigger solutions.  

July 4th, I will turn away from the law and move toward politics and policy.  No, I will not run for office, because I just don't have the temperament or personality.  However, people can do so much without holding office, and I intend to do that in whatever capacity my personality and abilities allow.  

In the meantime, I will still accept calls from people who want to ask questions or want me to shoot off a letter or settle a case without going to court.  Although the everyday practice of the law no longer interests me, from time to time I will step into court until I get tired of spending my  money on bar dues and continuing legal education classes.   

Satisfied Client Wanted to Hire Me Again

A former client made my day by touting how much she liked  the way I practiced and  handled her first matter. She wanted to hire me again on another unrelated case.

Unfortunately, I don't practice in that area. Nevertheless, she made my day. I must be doing something right.

Changing how I practice by getting rid of the slower personal service is not an option.  Impatient speed demons can go around and find someone else.

This call and many others show slow and steady wins the race.

January 2014 Initial Consultation Discount

Quite a few spouses have made new year's resolution to take steps to end their marriages.  As a result, the firm has decided to offer free 1/2 hour initial consultations to discuss the potential breakup in Georgia offices located in Roswell, Norcross (Peachtree Corners), and Decatur.

For potential clients in Washington, DC, Maryland, and New York, I will offer free 1/2 hour initial consultations for divorces and legal separations.

Should office visits exceed 30 minutes, the normal hourly consultation rate of $150/hour shall apply.

This offer is for Jaunary 2014.

The hourly rate for divorces and legal separations will depend on the location of the divorce, assets, liabilities, age of children, and estimated time for the matter.

Office visits are by appointment only and based on the availability of the attorney.

General Office Number for Appointments - (678)353-3217

Time Crunch for Attorneys and Clients

My preference is to work with clients who understand an attorney's time is valuable. As a result, corresponding by e-mail to obtain short updates and to ask quick questions are ideal. Similarly, I understand clients are busy with work and families. They don't have time for frequent long explanations or telephone calls during office hours. Moreover, they don't have time to take off from work for long tedious office visits. This is especially so, when an evening or weekend telephone conference will provide the same information as a face to face meeting. For those who believe long essays are required for any communication between attorneys and clients, an hourly rate charge of $350 to $450 bill will probably break you of that belief.