Ed. note: This post is by Jeena Cho, a Legal Mindfulness Strategist. She is the co-author of The Anxious Lawyer (affiliate link), a book written by lawyers for lawyers that makes mindfulness and meditation accessible and approachable. She is the creator of Mindful Pause, a self-paced online program for creating a more sustainable, peaceful, and productive law practice in just six minutes a day. Jeena offers actionable change strategies for reducing stress and anxiety while increasing productivity, joy, and satisfaction through mindfulness. Like Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief, there are predictable stages that many lawyers go through, from the initial quiet longing to do something...
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Anthony E. Davis, a partner in Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP’s Lawyers for the Profession® practice group, will lead special discussions on Truthfulness: What Good Lawyers Need to Know and When Clients Lie: What’s a Lawyer to do?. For further information, please contact Nancy Gabel at: or 212.822.7616. Evercore Wealth Management, LLC ("EWM") is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. EWM prepared this material for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as advice or recommendations with respect to asset allocation or any particular investment. It is not our intention to state or imply in any...
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As you move toward retirement, you might not consider obtaining legal advice for your future planning. When you find yourself needing legal assistance, you may question who you need to call. There are so many different types of lawyers, many of whose titles include large words and legal lingo that’s hard to understand, such as litigation or acquisition. Below is a breakdown of lawyers that you may find yourself needing as you or your loved ones age. Whether you need assistance with wills, estate planning, finances or long-term care insurance, there are lawyers who are available to help you get your affairs in order. Family Lawyers Family lawyers handle issues relating directly to the...
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For a number of reasons, the field of law is filled with jargon that can often seem complex or confusing to people who don't deal with it on a regular basis. This is often because specific words and phrases carry legal weight that their synonyms might not. A term you might hear often if you have been hurt in an accident is “tort.” I first met the term as a first year law student. At the basic level, a tort is any wrongdoing committed against one party by another that unfairly inflicts harm or loss upon the latter party. Sometimes a tort can also be a crime, but often the wrongdoing perpetrated against the victim does not rise to the level of criminal behavior. Still, it is a violation of...
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Column: This immigration attorney understands her clients. She’s undocumented, too On Friday morning, attorney Lizbeth Mateo went to immigration court in downtown Los Angeles to represent a client with whom she has something in common. Mateo wore a navy blue suit, carried a binder stuffed with court records and announced herself to the immigration judge conducting a hearing. She has no more protection from arrest and deportation than any of her clients, but that’s not something she thinks about on the job. Mateo explained to the judge that her client — a middle-aged man who has lived in the U.S. for three decades — has a daughter who is becoming a naturalized citizen and has agreed to...
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Class actions 101: What you need to know TORONTO -- Class actions are an ever-more common means for groups of people to fight for compensation for damages and frequently made the news in 2019. Here’s how they work. Class-action lawsuits allow groups of people to seek justice against a defendant who is accused of causing loss or harm to others through product liability, privacy breaches, consumer protection issues, environmental accidents, mass personal injury, institutional abuse, and labour and employment issues. They are usually brought by one individual on behalf of many people, with one plaintiff acting as a representative for the class. Class actions are often lengthy, complex and...
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My tweet earlier this week got me thinking about emergency funds: What counts as an emergency? According to Vanguard, an emergency fund is a stash of money set aside to cover the financial surprises life throws your way. A number of people commented that one shouldn’t use an emergency fund to attend a wedding because a wedding “obviously did not fit the definition of emergency.” But, as a lawyer, I have to say, it depends. an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action So does a last minute destination wedding count as an emergency? Some people say a wedding is not unforeseen or does not require immediate action. But this...
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The dreaded law society complaint: What to do when it happens As he scans the letter, Terry feels his stomach clench and his brow involuntarily furrow. The dreaded law society complaint is commonly announced in a letter with attached supporting documents. More rarely a lawyer will receive a call. Fear of such a complaint is a common source of anxiety. For many, law is a calling, and the idea that they be examined and found wanting is a horror. If that daunting day arrives and you are subject to an investigation, remember the following points. Many fine and talented lawyers, including some of the best of the profession, have faced a law society investigation. Legal work entails interacting...
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What’s A Family Lawyer And Why Do You Need One? However, not all of them can cover every aspect of the law. That’s why they specialize in different areas, like family law. But, what exactly is covered under family law? How do you know when you should get a family lawyer? Keep reading to learn more about what a family lawyer does and when to hire one. What is a Family Lawyer? A family lawyer is an attorney who specializes in any area of law that deals with families. They may cover all areas of family law or further specialize in just one of them. Here are the various areas of family law: Domestic partnerships and civil unions A divorce lawyer is a great example of someone who is...
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Q A developer sold us a house, but had to dismantle the basement because of mold. The mold is now gone, but the basement remains a mess. We have asked the developer to complete it as promised, but he ignores us. A lawyer could help but who and how much? A The California State Bar (www.calbar.org) has a variety of pamphlets available to the public. One is titled “Finding the Right Lawyer” and another “A Lawyer Referral Service Can Help You.” Also, talk to friends and co-workers — such referrals may be your best source. There are referral services offered online as well. Sounds like you want a lawyer with real estate and/or contract experience. The...
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