Dellutri Aug 2017

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Growth and Expansion at Dellutri Law

W e have been so busy this year making sure that we improve our clients’ experience with our offices! In June, we opened a brand-new office in Tampa. We were so excited about the expansion that we even streamed the announcement on Facebook Live (check it out if you have the chance), and we’ve had outstanding success since our opening day! It was hard keeping it a secret, especially when we were so excited about it. This was a practical, well-thought-out decision for us, one we did not take lightly. We needed to ensure that it was the right move and that our Tampa clients would receive the same level of customer service that our clients experience in our other locations. Most people know that our first office is located in Fort Myers, but we also have thriving offices in Naples, Port Charlotte, and Orlando. Recently, we noticed that our client base in Tampa was growing, as we were getting more and more phone calls for Tampa and the surrounding areas. When we began looking into why we were suddenly receiving so many calls for Tampa clients, we were pleasantly surprised to find out they were coming from our current clients around the state. We were honored, and it was a compliment we could not ignore. First, we desperately needed to expand into the Tampa market. In making the decision to open the Tampa office, we quickly realized that once we asked for honest ideas and opinions, our clients DID NOT hold back. They all said that their comfort level with our firm allows them to refer their friends, relatives, and others to us knowing that they will be well taken care of. Again, we are thankful for their honesty, loyalty, and trust. We appreciate the business! And this is where idea number two was born. In researching the expansion into Tampa, we found one underlying trend. Our phone system was a bit outdated. Okay, it was ancient. Fear After speaking with those clients who were referring us cases, we came up with two solid plans.

not! Our team began hours of countless research, testing, and asking tons of questions (we actually ticked off the people at the phone company!), and we think we’ve found the perfect solution! Please bear with us during our transition, we have now given everyone on our

At Dellutri Law Group, we are committed to providing excellent customer service and an outstanding customer experience, and our clients at the new Tampa location can expect nothing less.

support team a direct line to help improve the communication on your cases. So, do not throw this newsletter away. You can find all the numbers on the next page. At Dellutri Law Group, we are committed to providing excellent customer service and an outstanding customer experience for our clients at any office — all day, every day. You should expect nothing less. Above all, we want our clients to be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, like family. Stay tuned to see what we do next! And please remember, every decision we make is not in haste. We do thorough planning and research to determine if it’s the right move for you, our clients. As diligent as we are, we know we may have some hiccups in updating our phone system. Should you have any troubles, please report it to us immediately! Call to report any issues to our office manager Christie Garratt at 239-210-7252 or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for being patient during this transition!

– Carmen Dellutri

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team members Bankruptcy Department

Ronnie Fedorczyk Chapter 7 Post-filed Case Manager 239-210-3686

Ashley Griffith Chapter 13 Post-filed Case Manager 239-210-7257

Sheila Griffith Bankruptcy, Pre-filing Case Manager 239-210-7255

Personal Injury Department

Janice Kelly Pre-suit Case Manager 239-210-7251

Kelsey McHugh Post-suit Case Manager

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Foreclosure and Consumer Defense Department

BP Oil Claims

Kathy Michie Case Manager

Lauren Horton Case Manager

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239-210-7256

Administrative & Marketing

Christie Lee Garratt Office Manager 239-210-7252

Casey Byrus Director of Marketing

Allison Johnson Director of Marketing: Tampa 813-682-4040

239-210-7253

To read more about our team, check out their personal bios by visiting www.DellutriLawGroup.com/our-team

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School dates

Here are the start dates this year.

LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: August 3: Teacher’s First Day August 10: First Day of School

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: August 9: Teacher’s First Day August 16: First Day of School

CHARLOTTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS : August 4: Teacher’s First Day August 10: First Day of School

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: August 7: Teacher’s First Day August 14: First Day of School

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: August 2: Teacher’s First Day August 10: First Day of School

Avocado and Cucumber Cold Soup

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At Dellutri Law, we have a passion for people. That means more than just treating our clients with the respect they deserve; it also means hiring, keeping, and training an amazing group of team members. We understand that giving a great team member the respect they deserve will spill over and help us create the best possible environment for you, our clients!

Ingredients • Olive oil • 2 medium ripe avocados, halved • 1 large cucumber, halved • 6 stalks spring onions • 1 jalapeno Directions 1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

• 1 lemon, juiced • ½ cup cold water • 1 clove garlic • ¾ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Christie Garratt

That’s why this month, we want to show our appreciation for our amazing office manager, Christie Garratt.

Christie greets every day with a beautiful internal sparkle, and when she says, “Have a great day,” she means it. Her enthusiasm and brightness are contagious, and it is her mission to make the best impression she can on everyone she meets. Considering Christie’s charming personality, it may surprise people to know that she loves a little danger and suspense in her life — in the form of the books she reads. She really enjoys reading mystery and suspense novels when she’s not busy playing with her young son, Jackson, or spending time with her husband, Rob.

2. Coat halved avocados with lemon juice to avoid browning. Brush olive oil over avocados, cucumber, spring onions, and jalapeno. Oil grill while hot. 3. Grill vegetables until everything is grilled or slightly charred. Once grilled, remove and place on platter to cool. 4. Chop grilled veggies and puree with lemon juice, cold water, garlic, salt, and black pepper. 5. Once smooth, portion soup into bowls and refrigerate to cool before serving. 6. Garnish with toasted cubed bread, avocados, spring onions, chives, lemon zest, or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Dellutri Law wants to thank Christie for all that she does!

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Ignorance Is Bliss … Is It Healthy?

THE EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE NEWS THEY SAY IGNORANCE IS BLISS … BUT IS IT HEALTHY?

It’s nearly impossible to log on to social media or turn on the TV without seeing something distressing. Instead of dwelling on what’s troubling, let’s focus on how to protect our mental health. The Psychology of Bad News A study by Psychology Today found that people who watch negative news feel worse about pre-existing worries than people who watch happy or neutral events. That means people watching the news don’t just feel anxious about the world — they feel more anxious about their own lives. British psychologist Dr. Graham Davey, who specializes in the effects of media violence, says negative news can affect how you interact with the world around you. As you consume threatening news, you’re more likely to spot threats in your day-to-day activities that aren’t there, which leads to anxiety. Why Is the News So Negative? As news media revenue goes down and people become desensitized, news organizations feel the pressure to show emotionally relevant material such as crime and accidents. At a

basic level, for something to be “newsworthy” — negative or not — it needs to be the exception to the rule, not the norm. That means watching the news might give you an inaccurate view of what daily life is like in the world.

How to Fight the Negativity It’s important to understand important issues of the day. But when the news becomes too much, psychologists encourage you to take a break with some good news — or no news at all. Advances in medicine and technology happen all the time! Seek out those stories or take a break from news altogether. That’s when no news can become good news.

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