Who I AM

People always ask why I got my law degree, well here is the story.  I was in IT sales for many years and quite successful.  Then in 2000, the dot.com bust happened (it is like a real estate bubble bursting, but for IT)  I always promised myself I would take steps to insulate myself and my family from outside economic influences our of my control.  Fast forward some years, I was trying to decide between a law degree, and MBA, and trying my hand at stand up comedy.

Stand up comedy may be a dream, but it wasn't going to pay the bills.  That left an MBA or Law School. It just so happened I was on 2 different jurys during this time.  Of the 6 attorneys I saw in 2 cases, I only felt 1 was any good at all.  I knew I could do better.

This is the 2nd most asked question from people that know me or meet me.  I was working full time, had a family with 2 boys, and then I decided to attend South Texas College of Law at night, usually 4 nights a week.

So, how did I do it?  It boiled down to 3 simple rules.  Rule 1, I love to read.  I simply substituted all my sci-fi, biographies, fiction, mysteries, etc, for law books.  I did all the reading. I was amazed at how many law students did not come prepared to class. Rule 2 - Follow the money!  Early on in law school, my sales training came into play. Whenever a professor had me reciting a case or answering a question, if I followed the money, most cases (especially business and insurance cases) I would at least be close to the right answer.  Rule 3 - Partake in Class discussions.  Professors work hard and have to delivery some very dry material.  I was again amazed at how no students would answer or interact in the discussions.  Heck, I answered to just stay awake!  I had many, many of my professors thank me to getting into the discussion and encouraged me to keep doing so.

What is big news?  I don't know, it was in the template I used for this website.  

How about this for big news, I've handled hundreds of clients and never been sued and I would hazard to guess most of my clients would rate me pretty highly.

I don't need this section.  However, here are some tidbits of FAQS:

1). My hourly rate is $350.

2). I will work on payment plans if necessary

3). I do offer free initial 20 minute consultations on any topic

4). Even if you don't use me, everything we discuss is still covered by attorney client privilege

5).  If you reading this, good for you!  You are actually doing your due diligence and that is a good sign!