Attorneys By Name Only (ABNO’s) Are Unethical, Unprofessional, Greedy and Cowardly

I recently learned of yet another attorney who knows his clients are out in left field with their lame, unsupported legal claims, their lies  and greedy motives no matter the “cost”….. and yet…..he continues representing them (I call these types of so-called professionals, “ABNO’s” (attorneys by name only). When I practiced law, I certainly made [...]

Employee Terminations: Self-Audit Tips from Hiring to Firing

Employee Terminations: Self-Audit Tips from Hiring to Firing…..okay…I know personnel management and especially employee firings are NOT desired or enjoyable subjects for most of us…but it is reality.   You can read my partial list of recommendations on the hiring process, the management and supervision of employees and the termination of them when things just [...]

Staff Plays Key Role in Law Office Survival in Tough Times

Many law firms are still trying to recover from the tornado-like aftermath caused by the economic chaos of recent years.  Others are in the midst of other challenges.  They may be defending allegations of ethical violations or malpractice, in shock and grieving over the unexpected death of a co-worker or trying to stabilize after the [...]

Mental Health & Toxic People

Guarding our mental health in today’s challenging times is often easier said than done.  One mental health goal toward which we should all be striving, however, is a significant reduction of  time spent around toxic, negative, unpleasant, rude, bullying, thoughtless and/or chronically grouchy people.   That, unfortunately, is not always possible (think workplace and relatives!).  [...]