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Jonathan hooked a large shark and fought it until he got bored, then he passed the rod to me and I fought with it for another 45 minutes before we cut the line.We had set out to catch tarpon but caught several large sharks instead.We set out for an ocean fishing trip, but as it turned out, the only storm we saw that week popped up out of nowhere just after we caught our first couple of mahi caused us to return early to our port. Despite the severe thunderstorm this time, there’s always something really cool about being in the ocean.The beautiful color, clarity, and depth of the Gulf Stream makes it one of my most favorite places.The Gulf Stream is amazing and adventurous above and below the surface! Jonathan and I saw a large hammerhead shark cruise by within a few feet of our boat. Alison and I enjoy the smiles on our children’s faces each day with every different adventure. From kayaking to paddle boarding, to Addison paddling her own boat by herself with no one else onboard, we did every water sport we could.Addison, at age three-and-a-half, is so proud of her accomplishment in catching her own fish and hooking a shark. Jonathan enjoyed all of the extra
time he got on the water and is even comfortable launching and navigating the boat on his own. He takes his time and navigates responsibly, has a keen recollection based on his internal compass, knows how to tie his knots, and has proven to be an exceptional mate and an awesome big brother. The best part of the trip was spending quality time together. Jonathan captured some really nice video footage of the Islamorada coastline and our resort using his drone.You don’t always recognize the beautiful moments in life when you’re living them, but when I look back and remember, they strike a chord in my heart.Alison and I recognize the beauty of these moments, and we look forward to many more fun adventures together in the near future.
Islamorada for quick fixes, but at dinnertime, we enjoyed fresh seafood at our favorite spots, like the Shrimp Shack and The Green Turtle. Once we launched the boat, we left it in the water and used it every day for a week.We went fishing and enjoyed other activities on the water every day.We took the children exploring in the ocean and in Florida Bay.
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER Experience, Professionalism, and Grit
If you are confronted with a legal issue for the first time, the first task to tackle is finding a lawyer to help with your case. With over 10,000 lawyers in the northeast Florida area, choosing which firms to consult with can be daunting, and it can be exceptionally challenging to choose one of them with whom to place all your trust and confidence. Choosing the right lawyer can be overwhelming and time consuming, but here are some tips to make the task a bit simpler. The best factors to consider before hiring any lawyer are the lawyer’s track record as well as his or her experience, qualifications, and personal attributes. The Florida Bar maintains this information for each member on its website. HIRE AN ATTORNEY WITH THE MOST EXPERIENCE No successful lawyer will walk into a court room unprepared. To win, they need to understand the case better than their opponent, and this takes experience. Experience means they have taken all the necessary depositions, made detailed notes of the argument, marshaled the exhibits, and prepared outlines of questions for all witnesses. Winning lawyers are the ones fully prepared to do this and more to fight for their client’s rights. Experienced lawyers know all the potential evidence that could be offered, and they have planned their responses beforehand to ensure their adroitness in the courtroom. QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONALISM Most of the time, a successful lawyer’s professionalism goes hand in hand with their experience and qualifications. Experienced attorneys arrive at the courthouse
more prepared than their opponents and are ready to take control of the courtroom. Experienced attorneys who exercise ethics and professionalism are zealous advocates for their clients. Attorneys who genuinely care about the well-being of their clients work passionately above and beyond their call of duty. A successful lawyer doesn’t measure success by the number of billable hours they put on the board each month; instead, they measure success by the results they obtain for their clients. GRIT Cases can often be complex, frustrating, and sometimes downright painful for parties to navigate, but successful lawyers need to be able to persevere under the harshest of conditions. The more challenging the case is, the more grit it takes to win! According to William Randolph Hearst, a successful lawyer keeps their mind on the objective, not on the obstacle. In short, to be a successful lawyer, one must exercise passion for challenges and not shy away from hard work. A common characteristic of successful lawyers is their willingness to go the extra mile for their clients and let nothing stand in the way.
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