by Andriessen & Associates | May 23, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Last week I enjoyed the privilege of Judging a High School Mock Trial tournament. I have been doing this for many years and it is a lot of fun. I don’t get paid for it (hence the volunteering part of this Blog post) and as a result I don’t get to bill for...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 16, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Ah, Independent Legal Advice (“ILA”) . That throw away line in many agreements where people sign saying they have had an opportunity to have it, but have chosen not to. We recently had a great example of the right way to use ILA when we were retained to...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 9, 2017 | Our Take on Things
As the person at the firm responsible for hiring at the firm, I see the cycles of hiring in the legal industry up close. Right now, it’s a tough time to be looking for a job as a newly Called lawyer: there are a lot of other newly Called lawyers looking for a...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 2, 2017 | Our Take on Things
There is a sign in front of a cemetery I frequently pass by that says “Free Legal Will Kit – you don’t need a lawyer” outside the gates. I wonder about that cemetery. I wonder if they provide your loved ones with shovels when you pass away and...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 25, 2017 | Our Take on Things
You might think this Blog is about the Raptors (I’m still expecting them to pull off a series win and move on) but you would be wrong. This Blog is about the amazing group of people who work at our firm and in particular the Admin Professionals who we celebrate...
