WHAT I ACTUALLY VALUE
A lot of businesses — law-related or not — tout their “values.” I started thinking about what my values were. It didn’t take long for a few important ones to spring to mind. I went into law to help people, plain and simple. I wasn’t seeking fame or fortune, and I didn’t expect a medal for helping, either. I just wanted to do good work for good people and to make their world a little brighter, one person at a time. In a country where almost one in three Americans are arrested before they turn 23, there are a lot of people to help. That’s my first core value: Always serve the client. It’s the reason I got into the practice of law, and it’s also my legal obligation as an attorney. But how far do you go for your clients? Well, I treat mine like family. How far would you go to help your brother or your aunt? What would you do for family? That’s the way I view the people I’m able to help. Of course, wanting to help is just the first step. The second? Solve problems . I do what I do because people need assistance with their legal problems. People need help, so they come to me, and I help them. I often start
with the major problem of navigating the legal system. Even a run-of-the-mill case will be totally unwinnable for most people unless they have an attorney on their side. And if their case involves legal complexities, jurisdictional issues, or other quirks, you can pretty much guarantee they won’t get the justice they deserve. These are the problems I want to solve. All of this is centered on building trust. I don’t want to just help you out and never talk again.As you see in this month’s cover story, I want to continue to help you in any way I can, even if you need legal help down the road in an area of law that I don’t practice. But it all takes trust, and that can be hard for people who are in a tough spot or who may not trust lawyers in general. I understand both of those things, and I am okay with both of them, as well. It’s nothing more than a different place to start. I have other core values, which you can find at izlegal. com/library/core-values.cfm, but I wanted to focus on these for now. It’s all about client service and client trust. Just remember that I’m here to serve you and want to earn your trust.
Laugh Out Loud
Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs Sure, your showoff pal can wrap a tater tot with a piece of bacon and call it “The Daniel,” but you can take it a step further. Prepare a couple batches of these savory snacks for your Super Bowl party or the next family get-together. Snag a few for yourself before they disappear! Ingredients
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2 cups frozen tater tots, defrosted
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4 slices bacon, quartered
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1 ounce sharp cheddar, cut into ¼-inch squares
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. Press a cheese square into each tot, then wrap with a piece of bacon. Dredge each tot in brown sugar.
3. Place tots seam side down on baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, using metal tongs to turn halfway through. 4. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Recipe inspired by ThisGrandmaIsFun.com.
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