Attorney Malpractice vs. Misconduct
Dreaded words! “I’ll report you to the Bar!” or “I’ll sue you!” Attorney Malpractice “Not every mistake made by an attorney is considered legal malpractice. Instead, legal malpractice happens when an...
View ArticleAn Apple a Day…
“An apple a day keeps the Doctor away,” may be getting replaced with an “Apple today keeps the Divorce attorney away!” Your iPhone is NOT great at keeping secrets. All calls, texts and emails are...
View ArticleSchool records, grades and cooperation…
If you’re a parent you are entitled to your child’s school record, grades and information. This is true regardless of the type of custody or visitation you have. This is true regardless of whether the...
View ArticleBest Parenting Advice; Be Consistent and Be Positive
No, this isn’t a Tony Robbins webinar. This advice comes from years of custody disputes, multiple counselors, being a parent and seeing a lot of what-not-to-do. #1 Be Consistent Be there. Show up when...
View ArticleHow to set yourself apart…
Lawyer advertising can still have a stigma attached to it. It’s a throw back to the “good ‘ol days,” I guess. However, we all advertise, or market, in some way. The bow tie is a marketing tool. Well,...
View ArticleMS Bar Exam: 3 strikes and back to law school
The Mississippi Supreme Court just enacted a new rule, effective 2020, for hopeful attorneys-to-be. Matthew Thompson was interviewed by WLBT while attending Scout Camp regarding the new MS Bar Exam...
View Article60 Days = Divorce?
Sixty days and you are divorced is NOT the law in Mississippi. § 93-5-2 – Divorce on ground of irreconcilable differences “(4) Complaints for divorce on the ground of irreconcilable differences must...
View ArticleRule 11. Sanctions: Party or Attorney Misconduct
“Sanction” is a penalty or punishment provided as a means of enforcing obedience to a law. thelawdictionary.org The Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure, that all attorneys and parties have to abide...
View ArticleDivorce Court vs. Criminal Court
Sometimes divorcing parties act like criminals, but Divorce Court is NOT Criminal Court (typically). Divorce court, a.k.a. Chancery Court, is a civil court. The Court’s function is to legally divorce...
View ArticleMS Bar Convention; Day 3= “Free Junk”
It’s Day 3 of the MS Bar Convention. This means “summer school” is wrapping up by noon and the vendors/exhibits are being set up! Starting at noon on the 3rd day, dozens of vendors set up a dizzying...
View ArticleMS Bar Convention Day 4; Breakfast and May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor
Day 4 of the MS Bar convention starts with a bevy of competing breakfasts, but culminates in the most serious of games in the Sunshine State, BINGO. • Christian Legal Society Prayer Breakfast, Fellows...
View ArticleMS Bar Convention; Day 5 Section Meetings and Family Fun
Day 5 of the MS Bar Convention brings the specific section meetings, alumni lunches and the family Beach Bash. Sections meetings, i.e. Family Law section of the MS Bar, are used to elect new officers,...
View ArticleMS Bar Convention; Day 6 – Closing Time.
That’s a wrap. By day 6 the vendors and free stuff are packed for the next convention. The farewell brunch and annual awards are given out and the convention is over by 11:00 a.m. Most attendees have...
View Article5 Rules for Testifying.
I recently presented and attended several CLEs. It’s a great way to learn new things and be exposed to differing points of view. Today’s gem comes from Jon Powell. Jon’s a great attorney in Rankin...
View ArticleHappy Area 51! An Anniversary Celebration.
We’ve heard a lot about Area 51 lately and other fictional rarities. My parents are celebrating their own, their 51st wedding anniversary! Some years ago I was asking what the secret to their success...
View ArticleWhy Settling isn’t Settling for less…
Most cases settle. Most cases should settle and “settlement” is not a dirty word. Court, despite preparations, always has a level of unpredictability. Witnesses who you thought would be great, are...
View ArticleLove your Child MORE than you Hate the Other Parent…
Your job as the parent is to do what is best for your child every time. It can be hard to show grace to a spouse/other parent who does not deserve, but most of the time it is what is best for your...
View ArticleRocky Wilkins: Best of Jackson- Personal Injury Attorney
I’ve known Rocky for over 15 years. He’s been a personal injury attorney for about 19 of his 20 years of law practice. He is as good as they get. Rocky has been nominated for Best Personal Injury...
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