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ACCOMPLISHED ATTORNEYS HAVE THE RIGHT MENTAL ATTITUDE

July 9, 2026 Paul Luvera Comments 0 Comment

MENTAL ATTITUDEDownload There is no simple secret to achieving excellence as an attorney. However, one essential characteristic is that all accomplished attorneys possess is having the right mental attitude. We are personally and professionally obligated to be the best we can be in representing clients who rely upon us. The first step in becoming an accomplished attorney involves the process of developing the right mental attitude. We begin that process by accepting the fact that our imitations are self-imposed. It…

HISTORICAL MOTIVATIONAL NARRATIVES FOR TRIAL LAWYERS

June 18, 2026 Paul Luvera Comments 1 comment

When Glenn Cunningham was a small boy growing up in rural Kansas, he and his older brother Floyd were trapped in a schoolhouse fire caused by an overheated stove. Floyd died from the burns, and Glenn’s legs were terribly burned at the age of seven. His legs were burned so badly that the doctors considered amputation, but at the last minute decided against it. He was told he would not walk again. Glenn was resolved to not only walk but…

FROM COURTROOM TO CROSSHAIRS – JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE

May 28, 2026 Paul Luvera Comments 0 Comment

It is a documented fact that threats against judges in this country are at an all-time high. The U.S. Marshals Service has reported that hundreds of threats are made against federal judges annually. The numbers have been rising significantly in recent years. Both federal and state judges have been speaking more openly about harassment, intimidation, and security concerns. What has changed is not simply the existence of threats, but their frequency, accessibility, and reach. Digital communication enables instantaneous, often anonymous…