The prospective client who met with me this morning clearly wasn’t joking. Nonetheless, as interesting as his situation sounded, I didn’t think I could help him. But since I’m no expert in employment law, I said I’d refer him to an expert in the area for further consultation. I’ll do my best, yet I don’t expect anyone – expert or otherwise – to extract a viable case from this man’s circumstances.
Continue readingWhat’s in a name? I’d say “a lot,” especially in light of this afternoon’s conversation with Mary Pidgeon. I picked my wife up at her office today for one of our rare lunch dates. While she finished a task, she left me in the care of a co-worker, Mary. Mary knew I practiced law and asked whether I did any matrimonial work. When I answered in the affirmative, she told me her husband had just filed for divorce. Then she asked: “Will it be easy for me to take my maiden name again?”
Continue readingThe new client I obtained this morning, “Ralph,” is a twenty-four-year-old, six-foot tall, handsome man with a thick head of coal black hair and a dazzling smile. Of equal significance, he weighs in at a hefty 388 pounds. I mention these attributes because they feature prominently in Ralph’s proposed lawsuit… against his twin brother, “Fred.”
Continue readingThis morning, I tried to depose the defendant in a dispute among two partners. I say “tried” because the proceeding lasted all of ten minutes. Though my client warned me his former business associate acts the bully, neither of us expected him to make such a tangible attempt at intimidation.
Continue readingAs I learned today, apparently there’s a right way and a wrong way to tell a woman her nipples are showing. And sometimes, it’s best to say nothing at all on the subject. Now I know.
Continue readingYesterday’s meeting with a prospective client reminded me exactly how deceiving appearances can be. In fact, given what I observed, I may never trust my eyes again.
Continue readingI traveled to one of Atlanta’s largest law firms yesterday to inspect documents in a case. In typical fashion, my adversary kept me waiting a half hour before making his appearance. The delay proved particularly grating, because I spent much of the time apologizing to the angry woman I’d inadvertently insulted.
Continue readingA guy came to me last month suspecting his wife of cheating. He wanted to find out for sure though. If she is, he plans to file for divorce on the grounds of adultery. I promised to do all I can to help – no easy task when dealing with the intellectually challenged.
Continue readingI love the term “desperate measures.” Usually, I apply it to someone risking life and limb under the most extreme circumstances. Occasionally, however, it fits where no one stands in peril of death or dismemberment, like the story I heard this morning.
Continue readingAt yesterday’s monthly bar luncheon, a few of us traded stories about our strangest cases. I won first prize!
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