Futurelawyer

When You've Spent Too Much Time In The Library And Not Enough Time On Social Media.

So A Stoic And Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Take Over An Advice Column.

They are only telling them what they need to hear.

Pearls Before Swine - Rat And Pig Share An Anthem.

#WhyIAmASolo - No One Can Make Me Work On A Weekend.

I am spending a fun weekend in the RV soaking up old Florida, and will be checking out the Ringling Museum and shopping on St. Armand's Key today. When I left on Friday, I could have been handed a project for Monday; but, I could have politely declined. To my lawyer readers who are in Big Law, you have to ask yourself whether that freedom is worth making less money. We all get to choose our life. There is precious little of it, so choose wisely.

A Fly Meets The Executioner.

Meet The FutureLawyer, A "Lawyer Of Distinction".

I received an interesting email today. It read, in part:

Congratulations! You have been selected by a peer or the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee for Summer 2021 Membership. LOD utilizes objective selection criteria as per U.S. Provisional Patent #62/743,254.

Lawyers of Distinction is the fastest growing legal organization in the United States, with over 1 Million people utilizing Lawyer's of Distinction website to for finding attorneys who have been recognized for "Excellence in the Practice of Law".

All New Members Will Receive  Our Newest Benefit for 2021 - Unlimited Free Legal Research Listing with your Name and State in LOD's Member Directory appearing in the Print Edition of "The National Law Journal". (Pursuant to LOD's Licensing Agreement with ALM Media Properties LLC. Not affiliated with ALM Media Properties LLC.¹) Comprehensive Member Profile in Industry Leading Legal Directory  Personalized 11"x14" Engraved Plaque with your name & practice area Genuine Custom 11" Crystal (Distinguished Members Only) Logo Use for Website, Advertising and E-mail Signature Social Media Announcement on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter National Customized Press Release Announcing Membership Unlimited Free CLE Courses ($299 Value) Membership Discount Program  Educational Workshops & Webinars

I am honored. I have always considered myself distinctive. Now, I can prove it. I can get a crystal vase with my name on it, a fancy engraved plaque, and Social Media mentions. Of course, all of this doesn't come cheap. I will have to get out the checkbook or credit card and pay a hefty sum. On second thought, I am certain that all of my readers already consider me a "Lawyer of Distinction", so I will pass on this exciting opportunity. Jeez.

 

#WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Have To Convince A Management Committee That Sleeping Rick Is A Yoga Pose.

#TBT - I Finally Figured Out What To Do With That Lime Green Leisure Suit I Never Wore.

Have you ever bought an item of clothing, and immediately regretted the purchase? I think I finally know what to do with that Lime Green Leisure Suit. Where is this store anyway?

Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats.

Sorry, Cat Lovers. The truth hurts.

#WhyIAmASolo - I Personally Deal With The Copy Machine Salesmen.

Running a law office these days requires the purchase of tech equipment. We need computers, printers, scanners, monitors, and assorted other stuff. In the early days, I was visited by all sorts of sales people. My favorites were the ones selling xerographic copy machines. These behemoths cost a fortune, and you had to sign installment contracts to get one. For a monthly charge, you got a machine that was supposedly essential to your success as a lawyer. In a joint practice, such decisions can be difficult, as some lawyers don't want to spend anything, and others want the moon. After copy machines, I remember the advent of huge automatic typewriters, which were bigger than a refrigerator, and cost more. IBM sales people in suits spent hours trying to convince us to sign 5 year contracts. I remember spending $6,000 with a 5 year payment plan on an Olivetti 401 automatic typewriter with a one line display and small 2 inch floppy disks that held a single page of text. There will always be new technology, and there will always be super salespeople. Who makes the buying decisions in your firm?