BLOG MODIFICATION
I’ve decided to revise the appearance of this blog so it is now under construction. There will probably be some delay in my posting of a few days until this is done. Please be patient while I work things out. Stay tuned!
Understanding clients who suffer the loss of a loved one
The anguish of dealing with death People talk about it being wrong to "wallow in grief" and use phrases like some of these: Tears won’t bring them back Time heals all wounds You had many good years together I know how you feel You should get a dog, their wonderful companions They died immediately and never knew what happened They are in a better place They are better off dead. It was a blessing in disguise The truth is that…
Some thoughts about trial&jurors
Here are some good thoughts from the The National Law Journal February 2, 2009. In an article entitled "Jurors are more then cogs in the justice machine" by Kevin O’Brien he makes these points: Surveys suggest that jurors on the whole take seriously their responsibilities. A Harris Poll in 2004 for the ABA found that 84% of the jurors believed that jury duty was an important civic duty even if inconvenient. 75% would want their case tried by a jury…