Marc Whitehead April 2018

Britney Brings Knowledge and Compassion to Every Case

“We have plenty of success stories because we get good results for our clients,” she adds. “There are very few we haven’t had closure in.”

Britney McDonald heads our VA and long-term disability departments and helps us with Social Security appeals. Basically, she wears two, sometimes three, hats.

Asked her about her favorite part of the job, Britney gives examples of her empathetic approach to law.

How does one person do it?

“I really enjoy meeting clients and the personal connections you get. A lady whose case I settled in October emailed me yesterday to say that her husband had died. She wasn’t looking for legal help; she was just looking for comfort. And I’m glad we can provide that. I let her know I’m praying for her and thinking of her. I have clients who tell me they’re praying for me. “On some level, we all relate to each other. It’s good to humanize and remember that, at the personal level, you have those interactions and you know you’re helping them.”

“I’m a super-organized, get-it-done type of person,” says Britney. “I like to stay on top of everything. Plus, we’re lucky to have paralegals and staff who work really hard and are wonderful at their jobs. They help me a lot.” Britney’s humility is just one of the qualities that make her an amazing part of our team. Though it can be complex, she enjoys every aspect of her job and the unique type of LTD law our firm practices Income Security Act (ERISA). The contracts say that if you somehow become disabled and can’t do part of your job, they’ll pay part of your salary,” says Britney. “What tends to happen is the insurance company says you don’t meet the terms, even though you do. Most attorneys shy away from ERISA because it’s very hard to prevail [against] an ERISA action. We’re one of the few firms that take on those cases and are successful.” “Employers have contracts to get long-term and short-term disability benefits for their employees based on the Employee Retirement

We’re so grateful to have Britney on our team and know you’ll enjoy working with her as much as we do.

Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli Ingredients

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2 cloves garlic, chopped

3/4 pounds pasta (shells or orecchiette) 2 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Salt

Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan. (Recipe inspired by realsimple.com.)

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