Every day I help my clients financially plan for their futures, but there are people out there who unjustly are not afforded this basic right. The most high-profile example of this issue right now is Britney Spears, who (if somehow you haven’t heard already) has…
As an active member of the civil justice community, I have been part of the American Association for Justice for many years. AAJ has been around for more than half a century – although the name has evolved over time – and works to promote…
Originally published in Living Safer magazine. Trial lawyers are at a disadvantage when it comes to getting paid. It’s a familiar scenario: after obtaining a settlement or jury verdict, an attorney collects a 33 to 40 percent contingency fee from the award. And sure, it…
The power of attorney fee deferral as a wealth management strategy cannot be overstated. Available only to attorneys who earn contingency fees, it allows for better planning of income, a stronger long-term financial strategy, and major tax benefits. Not only do attorneys earn more from…
The best thing to do is to understand your options and learn the best practices for contingency fee attorneys who receive large fees – and to be prepared long before the next tax season.
During Women's History Month, we're using our platform to highlight the work and thought leadership of women in the legal industry. Ruby Delarosa, Esq. shares her thoughts on gender equality in law – how far it has come, and the work that still must be done to level the playing field.
Our clients often meet with us for the first time after experiencing the most traumatic event of their lives. And while settlement planning is a critical step for them, emotions are often high in litigation – especially for abuse survivors – and working with even…
You’re probably already well aware that today is GivingTuesday, a day of global generosity. Falling on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year, GivingTuesday is based on a simple idea: encouraging people to do good. Over the past eight years, it has grown into a global movement…
It’s hard to believe, but the end of 2020 is just around the corner (thank goodness). And as a trial lawyer, it’s time to think ahead to your financial goals for next year. After all, planning for your (and your firm’s) long-term success is an…
It has been the longer part of a year since states began imposing restrictions to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. And through it all, we’ve seen that the most effective way to battle the spread is for every person, government, and business to…
