Onward: What Can We Achieve?

Take a Run at This! "All Rise. This Court is now in session. The Honourable Judge You  is presiding. We look forward to your review of this case and your decision, your Honour." The Honourable Judge You Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Please be seated. This is the matter of Hammer Head Ltd. v. Gable . Mr. Gable hired Hammer Head Ltd. to re-roof his house. The owner of Hammer Head Ltd., Ms. Niall, personally negotiated the price with Mr. Gable, attended Mr. Gable's property, and single-handedly re-roofed his house. Ms. Niall testified that she is the sole owner and employee of Hammer Head Ltd. and that she is owed $11,243.59 by Mr. Gable. Mr. Gable reiterated repeatedly that he doesn't know why he is here; after all, he was just here on this same matter only four months ago, and my brother the Honourable Judge Bright dismissed that hearing. Four months ago, at a simplified trial, Judge Bright dismissed the case of  Niall v. Gable , in which Ms. Niall, personally, sued Mr. Gable ...

Thoughts on our national day of celebration. "We live in the best [darned] spot of the best [darned] nation on the entire planet. What more could anybody want?" --My father, when I was growing up. I'm unapologetic about my national pride. I love this country, and it's not an accident that the first day of Achieve Legal coincides with July 1. I didn't get into law school with the high-minded dreams of being a white knight of justice. I'd read too many Grisham novels to not go into the practice with a healthy dose of cynicism. I was always impressed by those who did, and who today are doing well and doing good , but I saw law as a profession and was really just happy to be there. But, over my 8 years at the Bar, I've learned that the best [darned] nation calls us all towards justice. We've had legendary jurists pave a highway towards their sense of fairness. We have exceptional lawyers and phenomenal legal scholars who guide society down that road. That ...

In seven days, I will be starting a new chapter. Thanks for coming aboard. Achieve Legal is my dream of a different style of practice. Over the coming weeks and months, I will put down a few comments to explain what I mean. This blog will capture those musings, some interesting trivia points and legal information, and may even reach beyond the borders of my practice (I don't claim to be good at keeping my opinions to myself). For today, I'd like to highlight my mission, vision, and values. They explain why I'm doing what I'm doing, and what I hope to center this practice on in the first place. Achieve Legal is a modern, goal-oriented litigation practice. I use the appropriate tools of litigation, give wise counsel, and advocate for the needs of my clients to resolve their problems, one step at a time. My vision is to provide a dynamic, modern, flexible practice for my firm and my clients.  I value: Supporting local, small-town businesses; A high-tech, current, and highl...