There’s no way around it: We are a busy law firm. Most attorneys are used to the bustle, to be honest, and it’s often seen as a mark of success. In many ways, that’s accurate. But sometimes when we get busy, we focus too much on the tasks at hand and lose sight of the reasons we do this work in the first place. That’s why we encourage everyone on our team to slow down once in a while and take time to think deeply about the reasons we do this work and the people our work affects. This month, we wanted to turn that deep focus on the idea of a “client” and what that concept means to our attorneys. In their responses, we noticed a common theme: service. Clients are people who come in for help, and lawyers are the ones who help them. Not only do our clients have to MALLOY LAW ATTORNEYS TALK ABOUT THE POWERFUL ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP What Is a ‘Client’ Anyway?
Backpacking in the mountains puts a fun twist on the standard campout. By packing all your gear miles from the nearest roads, you can leave the whole world behind and just exist in nature. That said, backpacking can also put a lot of strain on your body — unless you properly prepare for it. Peak backpacking season isn’t too far away, but it could take a couple of months to physically prepare for your next big trip. So, now is the perfect time to start working toward some of the following fitness goals: INCREASE MUSCLE STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE Your leg and core muscles, as well as your shoulders and lower back (to a lesser extent), will do most of the heavy lifting when you’re hauling a 30–50-pound pack up a trail. With that in mind, you should devote two nonconsecutive days each week to strengthening these muscle groups. A few good exercises to increase leg strength are jump squats, single-leg deadlifts, step-ups, and hip rolls. A simple way people can increase core strength is by doing planks. IMPROVE YOUR CARDIO HEALTH Backpacking includes a lot of walking while carrying heavy weight at a high altitude, which means it’s just as important to get your cardiovascular system into shape as it is to strengthen your muscles. Dedicate three days each week — alternating with your strength training days — to building your cardio health with activities like trail running, biking, swimming, or other aerobic exercises. IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE Backpacking trails are rough, and you'll need good balance to navigate obstacles and step over boulders, creeks, and large roots. The good news is that increased strength and balance go hand in hand. Building up the muscles in your legs and core will help improve your balance, as will taking walks or runs on uneven trails or terrain. These are just a few quick tips to help you get in shape this backpacking season. For more in-depth instructions, check out CleverHiker.com, Backpacker.com, or search “How to Train for Hiking” on REI.com. Happy hiking! Get in Shape for Your Next Backpacking Trip 3 Essential Areas to Focus On
navigate the difficult legal system, but they also often have to do so while in pain, with financial and medical difficulties hanging overhead. To put it another way, a personal injury client is someone in need — and helping them is an act of service. If you don’t believe in helping others in need,
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