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The Advocate’s Key, my podcast, is as much for me as it is for the audience who listens to it. I choose guests because I want to learn from them or because I’m curious about their story.

Six months ago, you were in a car accident on Macon Street in McDonough. Another vehicle struck you from behind, and since then you have suffered from excruciating back pain. Today, you received a notice of deposition – what does that mean?

Cormoran Strike, the private dective in the book Troubled Blood, has a few things to teach lawyers about litigation and discovery.

Expert advice from an attorney and what he shares with his clients and what you should be doing as well.

Lester Tate joined me on my most recent podcast episode of The Advocate’s Key to discuss a variety of topics. A few months in as a podcaster and I am just beginning to see the value of these monthly conversations.

Over the holidays I had lunch with a law student. The setting was perfect — great food and excellent cocktails. She had great questions about legal practice and the conversation was delightful, although there was one topic that stood out and I wanted to share it with you.

The trial was not starting out well at all. At the end of a half-day of motions, I had won exactly zero. All my motions had been overruled. All of the State’s had been granted.

Is it any wonder that, according to Avvo, “59% of people surveyed have tried to solve their legal issues by themselves?”

When you hire a lawyer, particularly on something as potentially complex as a personal injury matter, you are not hiring a mere technician.