Its -4º. Don’t Go Outside Unless You Have to Go To Court.

No. 1,609 The Court of Common Pleas and all of the Magisterial District Judges were closed yesterday. That was a sensible thing to do. However, the courts are open today, even though its a little colder than yesterday. Please exercise caution.

Saturday Morning Meditation: Fighting Distractions in a Distracted World

No. 1,608 It is extremely difficult to avoid being distracted from focusing on a chosen task. But we all know that avoiding distraction is the shortest way to successfully completing a task. In reality, it is the only way. The greatest thief is ubiquitous entertainment. We have allowed ourselves to be entertained all day, in […]

Message Box Fixed! PLEASE TRY AGAIN!

No. 1,607 Due to a glitch discovered today, I have been unable to respond to requests in the message box on the right because it was not giving me email addresses and telephone numbers. That has been fixed. Would the person who contacted me today please recontact me so I can reply. CLT

Realtor Suggests promoting Non-profits at Open House Showings.

No. 1,606 Gina Mercorelli, real estate agent, suggests that home sellers partner with non-profits whom they support to raise donations at open houses. She states that organizations like the Pittsburgh Food Bank could benefit from such an appeal and it may also attract traffic from neighbors, who are a good source of referrals for the […]

Disparagement of Competition, Lawyer’s Version.

No. 1,605 While traveling, I saw a personal injury lawyer’s ad on TV in another state. I was actually shocked. It stated that many attorneys accept personal injury cases who are unqualified. Some have never been in court, it stated. However, if you call the phone number provided, this firm will apparently tell you about […]

Sign of the Times

No. 1,604

How Casa San Jose and its Volunteer Rapid Response Lawyers can be a force for Justice and Mercy.

No. 1,603 Casa San Jose volunteer attorney Mary Nell Cummings relates the following story how its Rapid Response Team made a huge difference to a family in need. This account has been edited to protect lawyer-client confidentiality. “On January 3, a Casa San José community member was picked up by ICE. He has lived in […]

Sunday Morning Homily: Stupid is not the Opposite of Smart.

No. 1,602 Every Sunday morning I read an email newsletter from Farnam Street by Shane Parrish, which is bubbling with intriguing observations about life, the human mind and things you would usually never think about. I recommend it. You can find it at newsletter@farnamstreetblog.com Today Shane has been having a multi-part conversation with Adam Robinson, […]

Contact Box — Give me a name and phone number

TO THE PERSON WHO LEFT ME A MESSAGE IN THE CONTACT BOX: Please send me a name and telephone number and I will contact you. I cannot reply through the contact box. CLT

The Stereotype of the Predatory Lawyer is Unfair, but Durable.

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