Blog Posts: Law Blog

Life seems to be made up of many rules, written and unwritten. Most are a matter of common sense, like just being nice to people you meet and deal with. It sounds so obvious you may be asking yourself why I would spend time even mentioning it. Despite being obvious, I’ll bet someone just came to mind who you dealt with recently and the dealings were unpleasan...

Recently, I met with an attorney I know. She had switched firms, going back to one she had worked for previously. I was surprised because she seemed happy at her last firm. It turns out she was generally happy, but some colleagues she liked were changing firms and a call came at the right time to get her to consider leaving. She did and does, seems invigorated from...

No one is perfect. We hear this all of the time, which is why it has become a cliché. It is true, but many people strive to be perfect. It simply is not possible, and is your idea of perfection the same as mine? I guarantee you it isn’t. I know an attorney at another firm who is a perfectionist regarding the pleadings researched and drafted. By this I ...

In Phoenix it feels like summer is fast approaching. With summer comes the inevitable vacations, which include road trips and all kinds of fun (and somewhat) dangerous activities. Before you escape on a great adventure, here are some things you may want to think about and consider: Call your attorney if you are leaving minor children at home with friends, family ...

Most of us are connected to our phones, tablets or computers from the time we wake up until the time we go to sleep. I recently went on an annual trip where I try to disconnect for a few days. It is harder to do than you think. When I do, I am reminded we all need to do so. It is so relaxing and provides a break from work and the continuous need to stay on top of ...

Some of you may be aware of the letter to shareholders by Jeff Bezos of Amazon where he explains his process and the benefit of disagreeing and committing. A co-worker just told me about the phrase “disagree and commit” and it spoke to me. Whether you like Bezos or not, he clearly is a successful business person and his ideas are an example of why. &nb...

Winners have confidence. They know they won't always win.  They realize risk is part of the equation. And they realize that we are all human, all equal and someone has to take the lead - it might as well be them. It's up to you to be confident or not, because confidence cannot be instilled by others. Confidence is something you create within yourself by believi...

I previously have mentioned that my firm has 21 fundamentals that are the foundation of our culture. We call it the JW Way.  Our JW Way #3 is Be Passionate About the Client Experience. Without clients or customers none of us would have a job. We all have them. Whoever you work for is your "client." For me, I have clients. You may have customers. If ...

Things that are hard to say usually are the most important. Because of this, many people avoid difficult conversations in business and their personal lives. To effectively manage people, in business or personal relationships, you need to be able to speak about important matters. Letting important matters go unspoken is problematic for numerous reasons. The problems...

Peer pressure starts when you are young and can impact you throughout your life if you let it. We all want to fit in and be in the “in” crowd, whether it is in high school or in our professional lives. You know what I am talking about. Fitting in can get you places at times, but in the long run it usually means you are one of the pack and don’t ...