I was admitted to the practice of law in South Carolina on November 18, 1992. Just as watching my children age so rapidly before my eyes amazes me, the realization that I have practiced law for almost 20 years is hard to believe. When I first opened my own practice in... read more
So, you show up to admit your mother or father to a nursing home. You are nervous, sad and stretched thin. The nice people in admissions tell you not to worry. They provide you with much information about the facility and give you an admissions agreement to sign.... read more
The South Carolina Bar kicked off its “Proud to be a South Carolina Lawyer” campaign. I was one of 13 featured. The Bar has added new videos to its “Proud to Be an S.C. Lawyer” video series. The videos present a glimpse into... read more
Here is a link to my July 10, 2011 article in the Greenville News: Due Process Should Run Its Course in Boeing Case. Not sure link will work without subscription, so here is my basic point: If Boeing did violate the law, the law should provide a remedy. The remedy... read more
As people age, they are forced to rely on friends and family to take care of their affairs, and a smart way to do this is to make sure someone you trust is legally appointed to act on your behalf. This is particularly true when someone moves into a nursing home. A... read more
Okay, I considered a sexier title for this post, maybe some reference to South Beach, which was not far from the hotel where I stayed when I attended a nursing home litigation seminar. But, first, such a title would be lousy for SEO, and more to the point, I didn’t... read more