Manely Firm - May 2019

P rom S afety

4 Tips to Keep Your Child Safe

Seeing gorgeous dresses, fancy suits, corsages, and boutonnieres pop up in advertisements can only mean one thing: Prom season is here! This time of year, teens are busy choosing the perfect dress or suit to wear, finding a date, making dinner reservations, and preparing for an evening of fun and dance. During this exciting time, give your teens a little encouragement and guidance to ensure they have a safe and memorable evening. CREATE A PLAN Create a plan for prom night, and make sure everyone knows what it is. Your teen should know and communicate with you

what time the dance starts, what time it ends, if they’re going anywhere after, and when they’ll be coming home. PHONES Make sure your teen’s phone is completely charged in case they need to reach out to you sometime during the night. Encourage your teen to check in once every few hours, and establish an emergency code to use if they find themselves in trouble. DRIVING You and your teen should also have a plan about the modes of transportation, who’s driving, and how many people your teen is going with. Trusting the driver is important. If you’re hesitant about letting your child be driven to prom, find

another way. If your teen is driving the family car, confirm that they will be the only person driving the vehicle. DRESS SAFETY Make sure your teen is dressed comfortably and appropriately to ensure they have a fun night without any accidents. Encourage them to wear comfortable shoes that they can walk and dance in without pain. High heels are fashionable, but they shouldn’t wear heels so high that they may fall and hurt themselves. Whatever your teen decides to wear should be comfortable and hemmed to the appropriate length based on their height.

By keeping these safety measures in mind, your teen will have a wonderful and safe evening!

T he L ife of M ichael M anely Meet the Attorney Himsel f

The Manely Firm has a deep understanding of what families are going through when they come to us for help. In addition to our extensive experience as a firm, we are also run by a blended family. Michael Manely and his wife Shelia have both gone through divorces. Their sons Bill and Matthew were born in their previous marriages, and together, they had their third son Benjamin. Having gone through every aspect of divorce, Michael understands his clients’ cases well. Michael always had the makings of a great lawyer, even when he was young. He was dedicated to helping people through some of the most stressful moments of their lives from a young age. But that isn’t the only lawyer quality he possessed. “I was told by my parents, my friends, and pretty much everyone that I would make a great lawyer because I liked to argue,” Michael admits. In addition to his love of debate, people might not know that Michael’s success in the courtroom can also be attributed to his background in philosophy, theater, and performance. “Those experiences help me quite a lot. The courtroom is a theater, and the jury is

the audience. You have to know your cues when you’re in there to ensure the jury is on your side, which also comes from knowing the different ways people think and perceive information.” Before becoming an attorney, he spent many years studying philosophy, acting, and guitar playing. It’s this enriched background that helps give Michael his commanding presence when he steps into the courtroom. Becoming an attorney has not been the only calling in Michael’s life. After leaving the courtroom, he embraces a true outdoorsman lifestyle. “I’ve always enjoyed playing in the dirt. I was in the Boy Scouts when I was younger and still love to backpack and hike.” Michael has accomplished some amazing feats. Several years ago, he embarked on a multi-day canoeing trip from the North Georgia Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico. “He also loves to garden,” Shelia says. “I often think that I married a gardener who practices law for a living.” As a man with many talents and experiences and plenty of knowledge, Michael is a person we’ve come to count on both in and out of the courtroom.

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