I learned how to drive on an early Bronco II (no idea what year). I was about 8 years old, it was my friend’s grandfather’s farm/hunting truck, it had a three on the tree manual and the worst clutch I have ever dealt with.

“He better not hit my f*&$ing truck!” says the guy with the beat to shit, late 90's (guessing), light duty pickup that appears to have a no-wheel spare and empty gas can in the back.

Don’t you think your animosity would be better directed to the governmental branch that refuses to engage with, or revokes the press credentials for, press outlets that ask questions it does not like?  

It was just announced in the local Grand Rapids paper that he passed away today.

I really hope this is sarcasm.

Indiana University for law school. Practice in W. Michigan. General and commercial civil litigation. My father and brother are both transactional attorneys. I was working for non-profits in DC and had hit the ceiling of what I could really do without a graduate degree. Ultimately decided on law school on the age-old…

I’m going to be 100% honest with you: I was going to correct your use of “weary,” believing you meant “wary.” However, in a rare moment of self-control and reflection, I googled the two.

Chili: absolutely use beer in Chili. PBR or Yuengling (if you’re on the east coast) are go-tos for me. My rule of thumb for a pot of chili: 1 and 1/4 cans of beer (and I drink the 3/4 leftover).

I applaud criminal defense attorneys that can separate their personal opinions from their advocacy. I agree that the accused need representation and, further, that there are systemic problems that need to be addressed in order to actually effectuate the idea of “innocent until proven guilty.” So kudos and tip of the…

“Utilizing the method described supra [. . .]”

Quick story: I had detailed interrogatories in a commercial litigation matter. I put together draft answers based on my conversations with my client, and was beating down their door trying to confirm the responses. Eventually, I got (late) signed responses from the client and an email that “everything looks good.” A…

In the same vein: clients need to be brutally honest with their attorneys. I don’t want my client’s rose-colored or the client’s best version of the events. I want the unvarnished truth, warts and all. That truth is going to come out one way or another; if I know about it ahead of time, I can develop a strategy to…

As a litigator, I have to say that deadlines and details matter. Ignoring deadlines from the Court (or not responding to your attorney’s calls or emails) can have huge ramifications in a lawsuit. Same with details: I want to know exactly what my client knows, exactly what my client doesn’t know, and what he/she is…

I think Bullitt might be remembered a little more fondly than Ronin simply because, in 1968, it was rare to have such an intense car chase scene (this was three years before The French Connection).

Also (and I haven’t seen the movie in years, so forgive me if I misremember), doesn’t the witness that Bullitt is charged with protecting end up getting killed anyways?

“Right now, the 3.2-liter is rated at 21 MPG city and 29 highway.”

“SHTR FLL”

Would I ever buy one of these? No.

Any pasta dish that has cooled and congealed enough to take on the shape of the container while in semi-solid form. Then microwave that sh*t either too much or too little (there is no correct amount), and eat while telling/lying-to yourself about how you “need the carbs to soak up the alcohol.”

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