One of the greatest fears for aging attorneys is Alzheimer’s. We spend our entire lives using our mind to advance our careers. The thought of the erosion of our memories due to this disease is alarming. Luckily, neuroscience has shown that there are effective ways to battle the onset of Alzheimer’s at any age. Professor […]
The feelings associated with leaving the practice of law can run the gamut from exhilarating to terrifying. This article is for those that fall on the latter end of the spectrum. When you spend your entire legal career networking, learning, and fine-tuning your craft, the idea of leaving it all behind can leave you […]
One of the most difficult decisions for lawyers to make is when to get out of the practice of law. We tell ourselves “I’ll get out when it’s no longer fun.” We claim “I just need to settle one more big case, then I’m outta here.” We think “I’m too young to retire, but too […]
When I was a new attorney, I met a financial planner at a party. He was telling me about Self Employed Pensions (SEP) and how I really should start one. I remember thinking to myself , “buddy, I’m more worried about paying off my student loans then having you sell me a SEP.” How I […]
