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ICE SKATING AND LITIGATING SPORTS PROVIDE AN ATTORNEY’S ADVANTAGE CellinoLaw.com April/May 2024 Advisor
Now that I’m a grandfather, I prefer to watch sports rather than participate. When my family gets together, the parents and grandparents enjoy sitting back and watching the children and grandchildren play ice hockey. As long as your kid is out on the ice, it’s exciting, whether they’re a star or not — there’s always a chance they’ll make a shot and win themselves glory on a weekend afternoon. As a kid, I taught myself to ice skate on the frozen pond behind our house to play hockey with friends — a lesson I’ve since passed on to my kids and grandkids. My kids grew up playing ice hockey, and my daughters were
While I loved the one-on-one style of wrestling, I also enjoyed team sports. In particular, I enjoyed my time playing high school football. I found that football gives a sense of camaraderie with the other players on the team. It was a different animal from wrestling since you worked to help the group rather than relying only on yourself. In fact, when we hire lawyers for our firm, the ones who participated in team sports growing up turn out to be the best lawyers. I think there’s a correlation between success in team sports and law. It takes hard work to excel as part of a team, whether that’s in sports or law.
Even now, I like to keep in shape. Some of my exercises of choice are biking, lifting weights, and working out on my rowing machine. Even though I’m not in the shape I was in my younger years, I’m
especially great at it. Two of my daughters played college hockey, and one played professional hockey here in Buffalo. To celebrate May being National Physical
Fitness and Sports Month, I wanted to share some of my own sports stories.
still passionate about exercise and physical fitness. Keeping fit is a gift for your mind and body, and it helps with
Looking back, wrestling was a big part of my life in high school. I got on the wrestling team as a freshman and went on to start for
stress, too, which is a great help for lawyers. It’s why I have an exercise
the varsity team all four years. Wrestling made me feel like a gladiator from Rome — if you were strong enough or your technique was good enough, you could beat anyone. It gave me confidence to know that if I were out on a late-night walk and someone decided to pick a fight, I had the skills to defend myself. More than that, it helped me grow my self-worth and believe in myself.
bike by my desk here at the office. Throughout my life, whether it’s on the wrestling mat or in the courtroom, I have always been eager to compete and win. By keeping in shape physically, I can keep my mind clear and sharp, helping guarantee that I help our clients achieve the best possible legal outcome.
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Brian Can Fix It Manhattan Attorney and Weekend Handyman
Beginning a journey toward a healthier, more active lifestyle is commendable; one key to success is a consistent commitment to exercise. Here are five tips to ensure you’re consistent in your journey. 1. SET REALISTIC GOALS Establishing realistic goals is the foundation of a consistent exercise routine. Instead of aiming for dramatic changes overnight, focus on incremental milestones. Celebrate these little wins to foster a sense of achievement that will fuel your motivation to continue. 2. CREATE A SCHEDULE Just as you schedule appointments and meetings, prioritize scheduling your workout sessions. Designate specific days and times for exercise, treating them with the same importance as any other commitment. This structured schedule helps integrate exercise into your routine seamlessly. 3. FIND EXERCISES YOU ENJOY Exercise shouldn’t be a monotonous chore. Exploring various activities to find those you genuinely enjoy will help you remain consistent. Whether it’s rock climbing, hiking, cycling, Zumba, or aerobics, you need to find engaging activities that you love. This will increase the likelihood of long-term commitment as the exercise is something you want to do. 4. ENLIST A WORKOUT BUDDY Journeys are more enjoyable when shared. Find a workout buddy who shares similar fitness goals and schedules. Exercising with a friend will establish accountability and bring a fun social element that encourages staying on track. 5 Tips for Sustaining Your Exercise Routine
Our firm takes pride in its excellent attorneys and team members and want to introduce a litigator who recently joined our staff. A native
New Yorker, Brian Kratenstein started his legal career as a
paralegal in Long Island before his passion for his career inspired him to take the next step and enroll in law school. After graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan, Brian returned
home to practice law in New York. Brian has been with Cellino Law for over six months and is passionate about his legal career and his hobby of fixing and upgrading every part of his house. Early in his legal career, Brian practiced in the No-Fault insurance litigation field. For 12 years he practiced as a Plaintiff's No-Fault attorney representing the medical providers who treated patients for their injuries from a motor vehicle accident, reviewing and evaluating medical records and billings records. Then Brian switched and started representing the insurance companies for 10 years as a Defendant's No-Fault attorney, reviewing and evaluating the insurance companies independent medical doctors reports generated after IMEs. But after a long career in the No- Fault litigation field, Brian decided it was time for a change. "I decided now would be a good time to branch out into a field of law where I could expand my legal career."” Brian’s extensive experience on both sides of the aisle makes him uniquely suited to personal injury law. “The majority of personal injury is the attorney’s ability to evaluate the injury, to know how an insurance company values an injury — be it a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall,” Brian explained. Brian loves to work around the house when he's not practicing law. “If I wasn’t a lawyer, I would probably be a handyman,” he said. More than just working around his house, Brian is also willing to help others in need. “Friends call with legal questions and legal advice,” Brian says, “but I’m also the friend people call when they need a tool or need something fixed.” While Brian is comfortable repairing things around the house, he “won’t do anything that requires, or is close to requiring a permit,” he clarifies. “I know my limitations because I stay within the confines of what’s legal, whether it be my hobbies or professional work.” So, whether it’s a legal hiccup or a broken fence, Brian can fix it.
5. BE KIND TO YOURSELF Understand that setbacks are natural. If you miss a workout or face setbacks in your fitness journey, that’s okay! Be kind to yourself and avoid self-criticism to just focus on recommitting to your routine. Consistency is built over time, and resilience is crucial in maintaining it. You can’t be resilient without assuring yourself that you can do it despite the challenges.
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THE DANGER OF APRIL SHOWERS
Stay Safe in Puddle Season
April showers bring May flowers but also the potential for slips, trips, and falls. As the rain starts to pour, it's important to be mindful of your surroundings to avoid injuries. Here are simple yet effective tips to navigate the wet weather and ensure a safe and injury-free spring. First, investing in proper footwear is a great step to ensuring your safety. Where possible, opt for footwear with slip-resistant soles to provide you with better traction on wet surfaces. Rubber-soled shoes or deep treads can help you maintain stability, reducing the risk of slipping on slick sidewalks or wet pavement. Using handrails where available on stairs or ramps provides additional stability. While umbrellas are great at protecting against rain, they can also be a potential hazard. They may keep you dry but can also obstruct your view, leading to a potential trip-and-fall accident. Ensure your umbrella is large enough to keep you dry but not too big to block your view while walking. Puddles and wet leaves pose an additional hazard, as they can obscure uneven surfaces or potholes. Avoid these where possible, and do your best to remain aware of your surroundings. Be sure to avoid distractions like texting while walking; this can help you prevent slip-and-falls and ensure your safety when crossing the street if rain has reduced visibility for nearby drivers.
homeowners, it is important to ensure that their property (yes, this often includes sidewalks as well) is clear from slippery debris and that handrails are properly secured to keep visitors and passersby safe. Storefront owners should add non-slip mats and warning signs in high-traffic areas on rainy or wet days. Slippery walkways and similar hazards are common during a rainy spring day. By adopting these simple precautions, you can protect yourself and others from a potentially devastating slip-and-fall accident. However, accidents can still happen. Cellino Law is here to offer the support you need in the aftermath if you find yourself injured after a slip-and-fall accident this spring. We’re only a phone call away at 888-888-8888 .
Generally speaking, homeowners and property managers are responsible for ensuring that their walkways are clear of hazards that can result in an injury. For
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 Why Team Sports Make Great Attorneys 2 Unlocking the Power of Consistency Meet the Attorneys Fighting for You 3 Avoid Slip-and-Fall Injuries This Spring Brain Break! 4 April Escapes
3 Vacations Spots to Avoid Seasonal Gloom ESCAPE APRIL SHOWERS THIS SPRING
April showers bring May flowers, but you don’t have to stick around to wait for them to bloom. Escape to these three destinations and enjoy the new life of spring without the rain. AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS Why wait for May to see spring flowers? All April long, Holland sports the most beautiful colors in the world, and people from all over the globe go enjoy the Keukenhof Garden
Festival. This festival has occurred for 75 years, and as it’s only 30 minutes away from Amsterdam proper, you can experience the best of both worlds. Explore the thousands of tulips during the day and then spend time in the city, exploring the beautiful canals and shopping districts in the evening. Don’t worry if you miss the beautiful flowers; most of the city’s museums and hotels have tulips, too. SEVILLE, SPAIN Embark on an enchanting journey to Seville, where vibrant culture and passion come alive. Picture yourself strolling through cobblestone streets where you can immerse yourself in the parades that travel through the city during Holy Week. Brass bands build up to a beautiful celebration on Easter, and just two weeks later, the Feria de Abril begins. This fiesta is full of lively parties, even more music, and colorful costumes. Sevillanos on horseback and the clacking footwork of
flamenco dancers are captivating to watch, so don’t miss out by getting rained in.
MALTA Located to the south of mainland Europe in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is part of an archipelago consisting of several islands, including Gozo and Comino. Because of its diverse cultures, you’ll hear Arab accents in the language as you pass Baroque architecture. Nature lovers, hikers, and landscape photographers alike can explore the rocky coastlines, impressive rock formations, and dazzling sea caves, such as the Blue Grotto (Malta), plus beautiful beaches like Ramia Bay (Gozo) and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay (Malta). However, the biggest advantage of traveling in Malta is that everything is in full bloom: green fields, blooming citrus trees, and beautiful flowers. If you go in spring, you’ll beat the tourists, too, as summer is peak season.
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