Jeffery B Kelly October 2018

Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly

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SETTING THE STANDARDS FOR HIS PRACTICE

This month, I have the pleasure of introducing you to another local attorney, Jule Peek. I believe that Jule Peek is one of the best divorce lawyers in Northwest Georgia. Anyone who chooses him has made a great choice they won’t regret. Jule is a partner with the law firm of McRae, Smith, Peek, Harman & Monroe (MSP Attorneys) in Rome. As the oldest firm in Floyd County, its name has been associated with a legacy of esteemed professionals in the legal field, including a U.S. Attorney General and a Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. Since joining the firm in 1988, Jule has built upon that reputation to become one of the preeminent domestic relations attorneys in the state of Georgia. After earning his law degree at the University of Georgia, Jule began his career with MSP and has been practicing law for 27 years. In addition to domestic relations, Jule works on cases involving personal injury law, insurance defense law, and medical malpractice defense. He’s tried cases in 35 courthouses throughout Georgia, many of which include complex business or asset valuations for high- wealth clients. Many people turn to him for his wealth of knowledge in this area and his ability to get results for his clients. Jule isn’t just experienced when it comes to domestic relations cases, either. He also has an expansive knowledge in the area of personal injury. His ability to obtain multi-million dollar awards for personal injury clients has made him well- respected in this field. His charismatic approach and in-depth knowledge of the technical rules of evidence help secure substantial recoveries for clients who have been injured due to a third party’s negligence. As if outstanding work in two areas of legal practice wasn’t enough, Jule has also served as lead litigation co-counsel for Floyd Medical Center for 27 years. In this time, no judgement has been entered against this hospital in any medical malpractice case.

He also finds time to give back, serving on committees and as a council member for Darlington School. Jule and his wife, Stacy, live in Rome with their four kids.

You can learn more about Jules at msp-lawfirm.com and connect with him at 706-291-6223. –Jeff Kelly

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HAVE A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN! Even the Most Frightening Ghouls Need to Be Careful

PRACTICE STREET SAFETY Make sure your kids understand basic road safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, “Children are more likely to be struck by a vehicle and killed during Halloween than any other day of the year.” Before heading out for some good old-fashioned trick-or-treating, take the time to go over basic safety tips. Teach kids to look both ways before crossing, use crosswalks and traffic signals, cross streets on the corners, and never run across the street. Making eye contact with drivers before walking in front of their cars is also a good way to make sure the driver knows the child is there. CHOOSE SMART COSTUMES Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without costumes! They should be fun, but you can also make them safer by following a few simple guidelines. Add reflective tape to candy bags and costumes and wear light colors to stand out in the dark. Buying or making the right-sized costumes is also important. If they’re too large, they create a tripping hazard, and if they’re too tight, they can restrict movement. If your child wears a mask, make sure they can see out of it properly. MAKE A PLAN Before heading out to trick or treat, create a plan and discuss it with every member of your family. This ensures that if someone in your group wanders off, they’ll know where to look for you or where to go. In case you’re separated, label your child’s costume with your name, address, and phone number. If your children are old enough to trick or treat without adults, make sure that their cellphones are charged and on them at all times, and schedule regular check-ins.

Happy Halloween, you goblins, ghouls, witches, and spooks! It’s that time of year again when kids and adults alike can dress up and roam the streets as their favorite heroes, frights, or princesses. While kids are eager to show off their outfits and fill their pillowcases with sugary treasures, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential dangers on Halloween night.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“I would love to just tell you thank you! Without your help, my family would have been destitute. Now that my case has been completed successfully, it is the biggest relief to not have to wonder how to make ends meet.” –Angela W. “I just wanted to thank you for your help with my bankruptcy. I imagined it would be a horrible process to go through, but with your help, it went better than I could ever have imagined. I wish I did not have to declare bankruptcy, but ultimately I could not keep up payments and had depleted everything I had to try to keep up. So this nightmare is over, but your help made the bankruptcy process itself painless. Again, thank you for all of your help and for being available to answer questions.” –D.L.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF TALKING TO AN ATTORNEY ABOUT BANKRUPTCY

DETERMINE YOUR FILING OPTIONS When it comes to bankruptcy law, you have choices about which chapter to file. We can advise you about which will best fit your case and cost you the least, both in money and stress. SAVE MONEY IN THE LONG RUN While using an attorney for your case will cost money, so will making unnecessary interest payments. An attorney can help you determine if you can file for a chapter that will stop interest from accruing. For example, with Chapter 13, if you owe $10,000 in credit card debt and have an interest rate of 25 percent, you could save $2,500 per year in just credit card interest alone. FIND OUT WHAT’S AT STAKE Talking with an attorney will help you determine what is at stake. Are you concerned that you could lose your belongings? That your car or house could be taken away? Before panicking, contact us to find out what is really at stake.

Ghosts and goblins strike fear in the hearts of many this time of year, but for some, attorneys can be just as scary. Most people are afraid of even meeting with an attorney. But the truth is we are the easiest people on the planet to talk to.

There are a number of reasons why it is so important to get past your fear and come talk to an attorney if you are in a bankruptcy situation.

FREE CONSULTATION We offer everyone a free consultation. Even if you are unsure if you want to use a lawyer, it’s worthwhile to take advantage of your free consultation. The cost to file will vary based on the facts of your case. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER In any case, the more you know, the more you can advocate for yourself. Especially when it comes to bankruptcy, the complicated laws make talking to a lawyer helpful.

To start your new lease on life, consult an experienced bankruptcy attorney in Rome from the Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly.

‘HEADLESS’ APPLES ON HORSEBACK

Ingredients • 16 very thin slices of pancetta (or cured, unsmoked bacon) • 2 pink lady apples • 3 ounces manchego cheese, 1/4 inch thick • Toothpicks for skewering

Directions 1. Core apples and cut each into 8 wedges. Remove rind of manchego cheese and cut into 2-inch sticks. 2. Heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high. 3. On a cutting board, lay pancetta or bacon slices flat and place an apple wedge and piece of cheese in the center of each. 4. Roll pancetta tightly and skewer with toothpick. 5. Grill until cheese is melted and pancetta or bacon is golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. 6. Drain excess grease on a paper towel and serve hot.

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A Word From Local Attorney Jule Peek

Trick-or-Treating Safety!

Client Testimonials

The Importance of Talking to an Attorney About Bankruptcy

‘Headless’ Apples on Horseback

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The Birthplace of Halloween

The Real Halloween Town County Meath, Ireland, Where Halloween Began

rituals meant to keep evil spirits away. Many of these customs carried through the centuries and inspired Halloween traditions that are still practiced today.

Fans of Halloween don’t need to look far to find somewhere to celebrate their favorite holiday. There are festive parties all over the world, from New Orleans to London, but if you really want to embrace the spirit of Halloween, there’s no better destination than the birthplace of the holiday: County Meath, Ireland.

Today, Meath celebrates Oct. 31 with a blend of spooky thrills and traditional Samhain practices. The Spirits of Meath Halloween

Festival starts with the lighting of the first torch fire of Samhain in Athboy, which kicks off a month of fun activities. If you like your Halloween extra spooky, the scream park, Farmaphobia, is waiting for you. And if you’re not a fan of screaming your head off, you can check out the Halloween-themed Spookling Afternoon Tea for fresh-baked treats and spirited conversation. The motto of this all-ages festival is “Fun by Day; Frights by Night,” meaning all the really scary ghosts wait until after sunset to come out. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween, from carving jack-o’-lanterns and eating chocolate to running for your life through a haunted corn maze. And in County Meath, you can celebrate Halloween in every possible way. For more info, visit www.Discoverboynevalley.ie/whats-on/spirits-meath- halloween-festival-2018.

Every year in Boyne Valley, the residents of County Meath throw a month-long Halloween celebration. The Spirits of Meath Halloween Festival attracts thousands of guests from all over the world, and while this festival has only been celebrated since 2009, many of the traditions observed here date back to ancient times. The ancient Irish weren’t trick-or-treating or visiting haunted houses on Oct. 31, but they were celebrating the pagan holiday Samhain.

Over 3,000 years ago, this Celtic festival was born in Meath and marked the end of the harvest. Samhain was celebrated with bonfires, offerings to fairies, and other

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