Episode 54 - Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 2

This week on Calendar Call, Mike is discussing the ins and outs of residential real estate closings with Attorney Richard Florentine. We finish this series discussing the responsibilities of the attorney for the seller, short sales and getting to closing.

Episode 53 - Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 1

This week on Calendar Call, Mike is discussing the ins and outs of residential real estate closings with Attorney Richard Florentine. The first part of this discussion focuses on the responsibilities of an attorney for the purchaser of residential real estate. Next episode will cover the responsibilities of the attorney for the seller.

Episode 52 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 2

This week, Mike is finishing his discussion with Lincoln Woodard, principal in the firm Walsh Woodard LLC, about Rule 1.15 liens and other interests in personal injury cases. They cover Rule 1.15 and the commentary before covering 5 examples that you may come across in your personal injury practice.

Connecticut Practice Book Rule 1.15

Episode 51 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases

This week, Mike is talking with Lincoln Woodard, principal in the firm Walsh Woodard LLC, about Rule 1.15 liens and other interests in personal injury cases. They cover Rule 1.15 and the commentary before covering 5 examples that you may come across in your personal injury practice. This is the first part of a two-part series.

Connecticut Practice Book Rule 1.15

Episode 50 – Having Difficult Conversations with Clients and Others

This episode is the last in a series between Mike and Doug Brown, an attorney and executive coach. Mike and Doug talk finally about having difficult conversations with clients, staff and others. Doug shares tools for attorneys to have those hard conversations, even if you are someone who avoids conflict.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Tame Your To-Do List and Take Control & Say No Without Being Negative

Episode 49 – How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 2

This week, Mike finishes up his conversation with Attorney Carl Cicchetti, chief clerk of the appellate system about common mistakes made by appellate attorneys. This is the second part of a two-part series and this week they discuss transcripts, new readability requirements for appellate briefs, procrastination, being prepared and knowing the panel who will be hearing your case.

Amendment to the Rules of Appellate Procedure

Episode 48 – Beating Burnout

This week Mike meets back up with Doug Brown, an attorney and executive coach. Mike and Doug talk about attorney burnout: what is it, strategies for avoiding burnout and resources if you are feeling burned out.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Episode 47 – How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 1

This week, Mike talks with Attorney Carl Cicchetti, chief clerk of the appellate system about common mistakes made by appellate attorneys. This is a two-part series and this week they discuss proofreading, consulting current reference materials, being in the moment and tracking deadlines.

Amendment to the Rules of Appellate Procedure

Episode 46 – Organizing Your Practice for Maximum Success

Mike sits down with Connecticut attorney and executive coach Doug Brown to talk about the organizational side of the practice of law. Doug shares tips and tricks to optimize your time, make your schedule work for you and learn to focus on the most important aspects of your practice.

Tame Your To-Do List and Take Control & Say No Without Being Negative

Episode 45 – Conservatorships in Connecticut

This time on Calendar Call, Mike and Probate Court Administrator Beverly K. Streit-Kefalas discuss the ins and outs of conservatorships in Connecticut. From the average conserved person, to the role of attorneys in conservatorships, this is a deep dive into the process in Connecticut Probate Court.

CT Probate

Conservator Resources