Yesterday, I covered an early morning expert call. The doctor wanted to discuss the case no later than 7:30, probably before he started...

A basic requirement of every job is showing up for work. Surprisingly, there are those who don’t seem to understand. A friend recently...

Recently, I finished two books. One was about Abraham Lincoln’s connection with race and slavery. The other was about rescuers during the...

Being a creature of regularity, most Saturdays I go to the butcher. I have been doing this for longer than I care to admit. Until about...

In our nationwide FTCA medical malpractice work, we frequently represent terminally ill individuals. The usual case is a delay in...

I suppose I am biased, but I can guarantee that this new book by my friend Dean King will be a great read. It will soon be on my pile of...

One of the great benefits of having a nationwide practice is that I get to see a lot of our great country. I am In Arizona right now -...

As one might expect, a Thanksgiving of eating, drinking and being merry, begets a low-key day after. And today is perfect for being a bit...

A lawyer friend called me recently. He needed a continuance, but his opposing counsel would not agree. My friend was not happy. The...

Sometimes clients behave in ways that are not in their own interests. They can turn a winnable case into a virtually certain loser. Been...

Trigger warning: Employment lawyers scroll on. I am going to utter heresy. You’re called by someone you know, another lawyer. A former...

Better to ask permission or seek forgiveness? I definitely adhere to the forgiveness school of thought. I always have. Those who knew me...

Recently, I ran into lawyer friend I had not seen in a while. We never practiced at the same firm, but we used to interact frequently. Of...

I don’t work from home much anymore. I prefer being in the office. Considering our office is on the other side of the city, however, and...

The more things change, the more they remain the same. Reading The New York Times on Sunday (my long standing custom), this article...

The Declaration of Independence speaks of "unalienable" God given rights, including "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." It...

Often, I look at defense counsel and just want to say: What were you thinking? At times, I want to just shake them and tell them they are...

The last Medal of Honor recipient from World War II died this week. Mr. Williams' story is an incredible one. Like everyone my age, I...

So, I decide to take off the rest of this week to do some unpacking at the house. A necessary chore. Before starting my happy task, I...

Yesterday, David Tierney and I had a Zoom meeting with a family we represent in an FTCA medical malpractice case. The end of life care...