Andrew in the Wall Street Journal
A couple weeks ago, I received an interview request from a Wall Street Journal reporter. She found me on a list of attorneys that use Twitter (I’m aflusche). Yesterday, I was included in a Wall Street Journal article called Twitter Goes Mainstream. It’s a great article that talks about Twitter being used outside the early-adopter […]
MoreNational Lawyer Magazine Writes About Andrew
I hosted a free law class for entrepreneurs a few weeks ago. The seminar itself went really well. Now the ABA Journal, a national lawyer magazine, has written a story about the class. It’s in the context of lawyers offering free classes to the community to market their services. I’m definitely excited to have such […]
MoreBusiness Lawyer – My Elevator Pitch
I’m a lawyer. But it’s still difficult to explain how I can help specific people. That’s the purpose of an elevator speech, and mine needs some work. Thanks to this great article from FreelanceSwitch, I’m going to refine it right now. I’m a business lawyer I actually do more than that, but business is my […]
MoreGPS Defense Fails in Traffic Court
You’ve probably seen sporadic news reports about people using their car’s GPS to fight their speeding tickets. Will it work? One of the most famous cases centers around a Sonoma County teen who has been fighting his speeding ticket for over a year. His parents have hired a GPS expert to testify in traffic court […]
MoreDoes Your Lawyer Use Technology?
The number of lawyers that have not embraced technology continually surprises me. Does your lawyer use technology? I’m not saying lawyers have to be on the bleeding edge of technology, but we should use technology that can help our clients. Productivity experts routinely agree that technology can make us more productive. That benefits you, the […]
MoreHow to Handle Legal Issues Like a Man
Unfortunately many males in our society do not handle their problems like true men. I don’t mean bringing out the boxing gloves or having a duel. Handling legal issues like a man means being a gentleman. Here are some tips to being a gentleman if you’re ever dealing with legal issues. Minimize expense – True […]
MoreShould You Calibrate Your Speedometer?
Many of the “beat your ticket” books recommend having your speedometer calibrated in reckless driving cases. In reality, this isn’t always the best use of your money. The reason you might want to think about a speedometer calibration is simple: if your speedometer is reading lower than it’s supposed to, you can get your charge […]
MoreNo Contest Plea Definition
At your traffic court trial, the judge will announce your charge and ask for your plea. You basically have three options: guilty, not guilty, or no contest. The guilty and not guilty pleas are self-explanatory, but clients sometimes ask me what “no contest” means. A “no contest” plea (which comes from the Latin phrase “nolo […]
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