HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CLIENTS AND ATTORNEYS
As couples around the world prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day this month, we want to talk a little about relationships. We won’t pretend to be experts on love, so we’ll leave any advice on romantic bonds to the psychologists and the poets. What we do understand, however, is the relationship between an attorney and a client. All About Communication Much like relationship experts say about healthy marriages, communication is key between a client and their legal representative. The client needs to be able to tell their lawyer the details of their case and any pertinent information that arises along the way. In turn, an attorney should always keep their clients up to date as the case progresses. A lawyer who doesn’t return phone calls is a recipe for anxiety and dissatisfaction among the people they’re supposed to represent. The Importance of Organization Despite the above statement, lack of communication is the No. 1 complaint lawyers hear. Often, this is due to attorneys being overwhelmed by their caseloads and losing sight of the needs of their individual clients. When this happens, organization can make a huge difference. Just as couples
need to conscientiously set aside time for each other, the best attorneys keep themselves strictly organized to ensure calls get returned and questions get answered. The Value of Trust Trust is the glue that holds together any relationship; without it, everything else falls apart. Just as a client deserves an attorney who has their best interests at heart, an attorney needs to know the person they represent is being forthright with them. The better a lawyer understands the details of the situation, the better they can defend the client’s interest. Sometimes, sharing certain life details relating to a case can be difficult, which is why finding a trusted lawyer to confide in can help the situation immensely.
Brain Buster
Date Truffles
Ingredients
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1 lb medjool dates, pitted (about 1 1/2 cups)
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1 cup bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped
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Warm water
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1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
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1/4 cup peanut butter
Directions
1. Using a food processor, blend dates and sea salt until dough can be formed into a ball. Slowly add enough warm water to mixture to thicken dough. 2. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Freeze for 20–30 minutes. 3. In microwave, warm 1/4 cup peanut butter for 30 seconds, then drizzle peanut butter on top of balls. Freeze balls for another 20 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, in microwave, warm chocolate with coconut oil until melted. Stir well. 5. Coat balls in chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 6. Top with additional salt and freeze for 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature.
Inspired by The Minimalist Baker
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