Reading Time: 3 minutesAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990 FAQs What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990. As a civil rights law, the ADA prohibits discrimination of individuals with disabilities. To do so, the ADA ensures equal employment opportunities,… Continue reading Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 FAQs
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Blending Art and Science…to Help Litigated Cases! I Can Help You Help Your Clients!
Reading Time: 5 minutesI’m intrigued about the “difference” between art and science. It’s easy to say art is subjective while science is objective. Fundamentally, art expresses knowledge, while science is the system of acquiring knowledge. Yet in many ways art and science are actually connected and related to each other. Kinda like a couple with waaay cheap sunglasses! … Continue reading Blending Art and Science…to Help Litigated Cases! I Can Help You Help Your Clients!
It Was 41 Years Ago…and I Made It Through. Thank You Teri!
Reading Time: 4 minutesOn June 15, 1979 I was in a car accident…and I made it through (duh, I’m writing this!). Just a remember to myself how important rehabilitation following an injury really is. And a shout out to you my attorney readers to realize rehabilitation is so important for so many people for so many reasons. Thank… Continue reading It Was 41 Years Ago…and I Made It Through. Thank You Teri!
Randy and Abe’s Work Ethic…Pretty Impressive! Plus a Kiss!
Reading Time: 4 minutesRandy has taught the wonderfully well-behaved youth in our community (hee hee) since 1992 as an instructor for the Des Moines Public School District. He teaches at Scavo High School (which as of this writing on 2/17/2020 will soon be dismantled) and Randy will be moving on to a new program(for sure) at a new… Continue reading Randy and Abe’s Work Ethic…Pretty Impressive! Plus a Kiss!
Disability Employment Awareness Month & A Story About Pumpkin Man
Reading Time: 3 minutesFeel the October days fly through the surrounding air! The gorgeous trees, the beautiful and interesting as always weather, and the bounty upon us is incredible. Had any pumpkin bread yet? Yummy! October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019 where you’ll find resources about National Disability Employment Awareness Month and a historical timeline of… Continue reading Disability Employment Awareness Month & A Story About Pumpkin Man
Hello Attorney, I’m Here to Help Your Client With Shoulder Injury!
Reading Time: 3 minutesAt the beginning of the year 2017, my left rotator cuff was injured during a combination of physical activity, but I’m not sure how it happened. Being the type of person who always wants to, no, needs to have answers!, I just had to go with the fact that I hurt! It took a long… Continue reading Hello Attorney, I’m Here to Help Your Client With Shoulder Injury!
Emotional Intelligence and Expert Testimony…Stay in the Ship!
Reading Time: 3 minutesI want to touch a bit more on emotional intelligence from a previous blog on the subject of EQ. Basically, emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive emotions in yourself and sense the emotional needs in others. I study this interpersonal skill and certainly am not an emotional master, but I constantly challenge myself to… Continue reading Emotional Intelligence and Expert Testimony…Stay in the Ship!
Emotions and Changing Your Mind…Don’t Lose Your Keys & Don’t Delay Contacting Me For Help on Your Litigated Case!
Reading Time: 4 minutesI’ve mentioned in past blogs that I’d write more about my brother. We referred to him as: (and his name has to be said really fast) Steven John Patrick Henry Murphy Fred George John Prochnow. Yep! And this is all I’m writing about my brother at this time because I chose to change my mind… Continue reading Emotions and Changing Your Mind…Don’t Lose Your Keys & Don’t Delay Contacting Me For Help on Your Litigated Case!
Intimidators: Tailgaters, Drunken Jerks or Glaring Attorneys? Need an Expert? I’m Here to Help!
Reading Time: 3 minutesRemember the last time someone tried to intimidate you? How about when a person (for example, that careless tailgater or the drunk in the same beer line as you) may think they can make another person do something or react in some way? Exceed the posted speed limit ~ NOPE! Pay attention to public intoxication… Continue reading Intimidators: Tailgaters, Drunken Jerks or Glaring Attorneys? Need an Expert? I’m Here to Help!
Seen The Reasonable or The Unreasonable Person Lately? I Look Every Day!
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis is a summary of my written responses to a discussion question while studying forensics through George Washington University a few years ago. It includes edits and additions of course, because that’s what a writer does! Question: What does the term “reasonable man” as a legal expression used in both criminal and tort law mean… Continue reading Seen The Reasonable or The Unreasonable Person Lately? I Look Every Day!