The most important thing for me as a lawyer is communication. As we’ve talked about with our firm and personally, I do pride myself on being a people person, and that means getting to know people and talk to them. When they come to me, their legal problems are not their only problem, oftentimes, and it has a large effect on their life.

And I always tell people when I’m here I pick up my phone. I answer emails. I even will answer texts, even though they’re not my favorite. It’s important to have communication. People have problems when they come to us, and they’re relying on me. They’ve put their trust and many times their future in what I can help them do, and being honest and communicating with them is the most important thing. And I pride myself on being that as a lawyer, and I think that’s why I get the thank yous I do.