Dellutri Law Group - June 2018

Dellutri Law Group - June 2018

June 2018

1436 Royal Palm Square Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919 7955 Airport-Pulling Road N. Ste. 202, Naples, FL 34109 3841 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33952 4830 West Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 600 Tampa, FL 33609 37 North Orange Avenue, Ste. 500 Orlando, FL 32801

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Street Rods, Broken Mowers, and Hard Work

The Ties That Bind My Dad and Me

Throughout my life, I’ve maintained a close relationship with my dad. When we lived in New Jersey, my family owned a Sunoco gas station. It was truly a family business. My dad repaired cars, I helped him in the shop (my dad also believed in child labor), my brother and I pumped gas at night, and my mom worked in the office. He worked hard, and it was expected that we would too. You didn’t want to disappoint him by doing a bad job when he knew you were capable of better. There is no substitute for hard work. During those years, my dad taught me everything I know about cars and even more about business. Even after he sold the gas station and moved to Florida, my informal education continued. When my dad sold the gas station, it was under the premise that he would be retiring. However, my dad is a workaholic, so he can’t sit still for long without doing some type of work. Once we settled down in Florida, my dad got bored and found a job at a golf course where he could repair the golf carts and mowers. He was surrounded by broken mowers and carts and tools all day long; it was long hours, hot weather, and hard work, but he enjoyed it. When the opportunity arose for me to work with him at the golf course as part of the maintenance crew, I jumped on it. My job wasn’t glamorous at all, but I loved spending time with him at work because I was watching and learning.

for repair. The members would also go to him with their broken stuff. The members respected him. I spent six hours a day moving tee markers, raking sand traps, emptying trash, pruning bushes, and performing other mundane tasks. I was only allowed to drive old, damaged carts around during my shift. One day, I broke three different carts, each of which had to go to my dad for repairs. After the third cart, my dad gave me an exasperated look and said, “Three in one day? Go home!” He knew I wouldn’t intentionally make more work for him, but I’m sure he thought I did it on purpose. (Maybe one day I’ll tell him the truth, wink wink.) Now that my dad is semiretired (he’ll never officially stop working), we spend our quality time together by going to car shows. We prefer street rods from the ‘20s and ‘30s. Most of my dad’s friends show their cars at these gatherings, and he’s known in the community as “Jersey Joe.” My dad knows more about cars than anyone else I’ve ever met; he’s a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. He can spend an entire day strolling around and looking at cars, and if I have a question about a make and model, all I have to do is ask him. Some of my earliest memories of my dad revolve around the gas station and his race car, “Brief Encounter.” While we were living in New Jersey, my dad raced at Englishtown. He was pretty good, and his car got him a lot of attention at the races. Everybody knew him at the races and

respected him as a driver, and even though I was only 4 or 5 at the time, I remember sitting on his shoulders watching races like it was yesterday. In my mind, he was my dad, and he fixed customers’ cars at the gas station, but I when I read racing magazines and saw his name listed among the top racers in his class, it was pretty cool. My love for cars comes from my dad, and like him, I’ll probably never fully retire. I am fortunate to look back and realize that during all that time together at the gas station, at the golf course, and at the car shows, I was being trained. I was being taught about life and how to be a man, a father, and a businessman. My dad was preparing me for the hardest jobs I will ever have. My dad taught me many valuable lessons about life, and he still inspires me every day to be the best man and father I can be. I’m grateful and proud to celebrate him this month.

I love you, Dad. Thank you for everything.

Since my dad was the course mechanic, we brought all broken machinery to him

–Carmen Dellutri

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Keep Construction Zones

Safe This Summer

Summer is a popular time for road construction. While these projects are designed to improve the safety of our roadways, the process often puts both drivers and workers at risk. Recently, there were 87,606 crashes in work zones, resulting in 576 fatalities. This equates to one work-zone fatality every 15 hours. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 41 percent of fatal work- zone crashes involve rear-end collisions. The most common crash factors include speeding, lack of seat belt use, and alcohol impairment. To stay safe this summer, we encourage drivers to take the following precautions to avoid an automobile accident. Expect the unexpected. Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be altered, construction workers and equipment may be located on or near the road, and pedestrians may be forced to take alternate routes. Slow down. Drivers should proceed slowly when entering construction zones.

Follow the rules. Obey signs and speed guidelines to account for the conditions. Follow the instructions provided by construction signs and flaggers. Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Pay attention. Avoid distractions, such as cellphones, while traveling through construction zones.

Expect delays. Schedule enough time to drive safely, and check the current traffic conditions before you drive. Give workers space. Leave as much space as possible between your vehicle and workers in a work zone.

HEAR FROM A HAPPY CLIENT

“During a very difficult time in my life, I sought the assistance of the Dellutri Law Group. In my initial consultation, Mr. Dellutri patiently answered questions about the bankruptcy process and put my mind at ease. He guided me through this to a very successful and positive resolution. He knew the law and was persistent. Throughout the

entire time, I was in very good hands, and I would recommend the firm highly to anyone struggling with a legal issue. Mr. Dellutri’s seasoned experience and professional judgment are huge assets to his clients.”

–Anonymous

Haveyou heard the goodnews?

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11

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Testimonial

Our Clients Say It Best

“My husband and I were in a spot, and we decided to meet with Carmen Dellutri at the Dellutri Law Group. We were under attack by a very aggressive person, and as a young family, we didn’t have the resources that we thought we needed to fight back. We had heard good things about him and the Dellutri Law Group from others, but we were skeptical because we thought we had ‘a unique situation.’ “We were viciously and wrongfully attacked by a person who obtained bad legal advice, but with Carmen on our side, we were prepared for it, and we had a plan to retaliate. We not only fought back, but we sued the bad guy. We literally crushed their silly lawsuit and won ours. It took a while for this to happen, and Carmen and everyone at the firm were very positive and supportive. Most attorneys won’t give you a straight answer nowadays. Lawsuits are scary business. But every time we

called the office or emailed the office with our endless questions, we received a response back right away, and our fears were put to rest. “The entire staff at the Dellutri Law Group deserves five stars . Carmen has put together an amazing team of attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and administrative personnel. You will be treated like family. You will feel welcomed. Your calls and emails will be returned promptly. If you think you are alone and have nowhere to turn for help, think again. If you reach out to the Dellutri Law Group, you won’t be disappointed. I will turn to Carmen and his team with all of my legal questions, knowing that they will never lead me down the wrong path and will always be by my side.”

–A.K.

TeamSpotlight: Janice Kelly

Balsamic Chicken With Bacon and Apples

Ingredients • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into pieces • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 1/2 cup olive oil • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1/4 cup rosemary, finely chopped Directions

This month, our employee spotlight goes to Janice Kelly. It’s bittersweet, however, as this will be the last time we will ever be able to highlight her as a star employee. “Why?” you ask. Well, because Janice has announced her retirement! That’s right, after 15 years of being a Dellutri Law Group team member, Janice is moving on to her next chapter in the mountains of Georgia. We might be a little jealous …

• 10 ounces Brussels sprouts, halved, stems removed • 2 apples, cored, peeled, and coarsely chopped • 6 slices bacon, cut into squares • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Janice started out as a receptionist at the Dellutri Law Group and gradually became a major part of the personal injury department as a legal assistant. “I remember when I first started working here at the firm,” Allison says. “I walked in one day and there Ms. Janice was, bear-hugging a woman who had come in to get questions answered about her case. All you heard the woman say was, ‘Thank you. Thank you so much.’” This wasn’t out of the ordinary for Janice — in fact, she is known as the “mom” of the office and always has a positive attitude. Although we will miss Janice’s infectious smile, we are so happy for her and can’t wait to see where life takes her. So if you know Janice or have met her in the past, please help us wish her a happy retirement! She will always be a part of our Dellutri Law Group family.

1. Blend balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon, rosemary, and garlic to create marinade. Pour into bowl or sealable bag and add chicken. Marinate for at least 5 minutes or up to 12 hours. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful the chicken will be. 2. Heat oven to 375 F. Spread Brussels sprouts, bacon, and apples on a baking sheet. Add chicken and pour any extra marinade over the top. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through. For extra crunchiness, turn the heat up to 425 F for the last 5 minutes. 4. Transfer to platter and serve immediately.

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The Ties That Bind My Dad and Me

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Keep Construction Zones Safe This Summer

Hear From a Happy Client

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Testimonial

Employee Spotlight: Janice Kelly

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3 Fathers Who Risked It All for Their Kids

3 AWESOME DADS

This Father’s Day, thousands of dads will receive a “No. 1 Dad” mug to sip coffee out of at the office. But the following dads took that “No. 1” to a new level. FATHERS WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR THEIR KIDS

BRIAN MUNN GAVE HIS SON A LIVER TRANSPLANT.

Greg threw rocks until it fled. His son was hurt but made a full recovery in the hospital over the coming weeks.

When doctors discovered that baby Caleb Munn had a rare disease called biliary atresia, they told his parents that he was unlikely to survive past age 2 without a liver transplant. Luckily, his father was a perfect match, and he eagerly donated part of his liver in March of 2015 to save his son’s life.

ARTUR MAGOMEDOV SAVED HIS DAUGHTERS FROM ISIS.

Artur Magomedov was devastated to discover that his wife had taken his 3- and 10-year-old daughters from their home in Dagestan under the cover of night, flown to Turkey, and crossed into Syria to join ISIS. But he resolved to get his kids back. After a long, hazardous journey, he arrived in Tabqa to embrace his two daughters. To leave the caliphate — under penalty of death — they hitched a ride to the border one night and crawled along a railway line until they were within 70 meters of the border. Then they ran under fire from Turkish border guards until they could scramble into tall grasses. After some help from the Russian consulate in Istanbul, they made it back home, together again and safe.

GREG ALEXANDER BATTLED A BEAR FOR HIS SON’S LIFE.

While camping in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Greg Alexander was startled awake at dawn by the screams of his 16-year-old son, Gabriel. He rushed out of his hammock to see a black bear dragging his son away by the head. Without hesitation, he kicked the beast in the side, and when that didn’t work, he leapt onto its back and started punching it in the face. When the bear finally released Gabriel,

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