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December 17, 2009

My Atlanta workers' compensation attorney looks a shade over 12. Should I be concerned?

No.  More than likely, his youthful appearance is due to his passionate representation of his clients and a strong belief in what he does. Have you ever seen someone who's spent 20 years at a job he didn't like? It shows. Such people have bad posture and frown lines.  They also swear a lot.

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Another reason your Atlanta workers' compensation lawyer may appear youthful is his service in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. The military requires that its members maintain a high level of physical fitness (yes, even the Air Force, contrary to what those in green or brown may believe). A fit attorney is a seemingly youthful attorney.  Augustus Gloop doesn't get "Happy Veterans' Day" emails.


So, if you arrive at your deposition and meet the attorney whom you've previously only known from his witty blog and timely telephone conferences, there's no need for a "How old are you again?" greeting.  I'm as old as Mozart was when he died.  Doesn't that put things in perspective?


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August 28, 2009

Can an Atlanta accident attorney practice law without a Blackberry? No.

Just as you shouldn't trust skinny chefs or tee-totaling bar tenders, you should be leery of the attorney who doesn't have a Blackberry. When a friend of mine was selected as a "Super Lawyer" as I was starting my career at his defense firm several years ago, I asked him what he did to get bestowed such an honor.  His response?  "It's because I have a Blackberry."  Naturally, I bought one a few days later.

I've since upgraded a couple times, but now I want the latest and greatest, the Tour.  Accordingly, I'm entering a contest held at "Good, Bad, Ugly Reviews" to win one.

And oh yes, since purchasing my first Blackberry, I have received notification of numerous nominations for that Super Lawyer club.  Like I said, only hire an Atlanta workers' compensation attorney who recognizes the value of utilizing technology. 

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June 9, 2009

Injured workers in Atlanta: how to choose an attorney



1.  I would advise against hiring someone who calls himself "The Switchblade," "The Hammer," or any other inanimate object, weapon, etc. as part of his advertising.  This is more likely to incite laughter than it is to bring fear from the opposing counsel.  




2.  I would also advise against hiring anyone who offers you "100% or more" of what your case is worth.  While lawyers are rarely lauded for their mathematical skills, understanding the value of 100% is a skill one normally achieves in grade school.  Unless you're "The Hammer."

 


3.  Finally, I would strongly advise against hiring an attorney who is too focused on his other clients to pay attention to your case.  Chances are good that such a barrister will be unable to help you.


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