The Times Are Changing for Lawyers.

“The portion of what lawyers do that absolutely, positively, nobody else can do is thin and shrinking.” Jordan Furlong, Three Ways to Compete in the Marketplace; New Math, New Money: A Lawyer’s Guide to the Changing Business of Law.   It is a warning that has been coming at lawyers for years now. Our system of …

This Time A Federal Judge Is Throwing The Penalty Flag.

It isn’t news that over 4,500 former NFL players sued the NFL in federal court seeking payment for concussion and concussion-related injuries.  What shocked many people was the settlement announcement in August 2013 where both sides agreed to the NFL paying $765 million to end the suit.  The settlement was subject to approval by the …

Cow Manure and Bat Guano. Not All Shit is Treated Equally.

“Manure has long been a normal and necessary part of the operation of a dairy farm. Dairy farmers have cows. Cows produce milk and manure. Dairy farmers utilize both milk and manure as assets to their farm operations: farmers sell milk, and farmers spread manure on their fields as a nutrient. The fields provide feed …

Day One Is Done and the Act 10 Battle Goes On.

My first day at Kirk Law Office is in the books. The office is (mostly) set up and I’ve even had a chance to get some work done for clients!  In preparing for this venture I heard that the average solo splits lawyering with business management on a 60% to 40% ratio.  That means nearly …

It’s Time To Dream And Take A Jump Into New Waters.

On December 1, 2013 I will be opening my own solo law firm here in Superior, Wisconsin. I have spent the last seven years practicing at Torvinen, Jones, Kirk & Routh, S.C. and will be forever grateful for the experience, wisdom, and relationships I have gained through the years. The decision to leave the firm …