We love being trial lawyers.

And there are many reasons for that.

In this episode, we'll discuss some of those reasons.

And we illustrate these reasons with a story that pretty much sums it all up.

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So you are starting your new firm or perhaps you are growing. You need help, and you are having a hard time finding someone you can trust.

You start to wonder if maybe your spouse might be able to help. Or maybe it is a sibling, parent, child, or best friend.

Is that a good idea? Like most questions in the law, it depends.

There are a number of things you want to consider before you make that plunge.

Do you have the same skill sets, or are you more complementary?

Can you let one person be the decisionmaker who is in charge?

Do you communicate well, especially under stressful circumstances?

These and other things are vital questions to ask. Admittedly, based on the circumstances we faced, we did not go through this analysis. But, looking back, these are the things that have popped up that we've had to deal with.

As always, we are glad to chat if you are considering taking this plunge with a family member or close friend. For us, it has been a great decision. But that decision may not be the best for everyone.

On the last full business day of 2024, we take a look back on our past year.

Maybe you've played the game Rose, Bud, Thorn. Well, that's our format for today.

We've had some really good things happen in 2024. For one, we were able to help our clients get some sense of justice. Bob received his board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

We also a thorn of sorts -- we did not get a chance to try any cases to a jury this year. This is the first year in the last several years where we did not get to try one.

We also have several buds in the works. New team members joining the team. Lots of cases -- particularly tractor trailer and other commercial motor vehicle cases -- that we will litigating and getting ready for trial.

In all, 2024 was a good year, one where we laid a lot of groundwork for big things to come!

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