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Anna Nicole’s will contains a gift to all – a lesson in choosing an attorney...
Anna Nicole Smith (Vicki Lynn Marshall) had the resources to hire the best lawyer around to draft her will. I would guess that she paid the lawyer drafting her 2001 will very handsomely. However, the...
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Child support typically continues beyond age 18
Check out this post by Elusive Justice regarding child support. As E.J. points out, child support typically continues on through a child’s 19th year as long as they remain in high school. There are...
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Lawyering and the billable hour
I came across this post by The G.A.L. regarding the downside of the traditional billable hour that most firms use. While G.A.L. is quoting another blogger in his post, here is my favorite quote: Blind...
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What you won’t get from a conscientious solo/small firm:
I found this article about the legal bill to Larry Birkhead’s custody fight for Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter. Here’s the essential part of the post: Opri’s bill serves as a template for what lawyers...
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Value billing approach
I was excited to come across this post by The Greatest American Lawyer. It reflects very closely my own approach to billing as I described here. I am reprinting his value billing policy here for...
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Why I use Counselor at Law rather than Attorney at Law:
Occasionally I am asked why I refer to myself as a Counselor at Law rather than Attorney. It is a sublety that most miss, but it actually encapsulates a key philosophy to my practice. An Attorney is an...
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For business law information . . .
For business law information, be sure to check out Bluegrass Business Law blog. There is a synopsis of recent case law on the Kentucky tort of intentional interference with contractual relations.
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Tips for Tough Times #3
One of my repeated themes is to seek legal counsel early. This is a variation on the theme of seeking counsel when trouble first rears it head so that you can plan for the worst case eventuality. This...
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Fast, free and sometimes fun info on Instagram (of all places!)
I do not know what is wrong with me!? I had need to consult with an attorney long ago before I ever contemplated law school. The meeting consisted of me pouring out the whole situation I faced and the...
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Expanding Services
I am glad to announce that Matthew D. Henderson will be joining Troutman & Napier, PLLC as an associate attorney. Matthew comes to us from the Fayette County Attorney’s office. Prior to that, he...
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