Rinehardt Law - June 2020

Rinehardt Law - June 2020

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JUNE 2020

THANK YOU, DAD

reconstruct the crash scene of one of his cases. I was too young to grasp what it meant to be an attorney, but what stuck in my mind was how passionate and determined my dad was to see that his client was treated fairly. As the years passed, I saw that my father’s devotion to being a lawyer could be all-consuming to the point that it felt like there wasn’t enough of him left for us. However, I still felt the desire to someday live a life of such single-minded purpose. Then, life dealt my father the kind of blow that no one should have to suffer; he fell while trimming a tree and was paralyzed from the neck down. At 41 years old, my dad faced the choice of surrendering to his injury or rising up to the challenges that lay in front of him. As he went through the rigors of rehabilitation — learning to use a wheelchair, transferring from his wheelchair to his bed, learning to use utensils to feed himself with hands that no longer functioned — he never wavered from his goal of returning to practicing law. For the next 35 years, all the while having to face the daily indignities and hardships of his condition, he faithfully went to bat for his clients with zeal and integrity. My life and legal career have been guided by my attempt to follow the example set by my dad.

Dad has since passed away, but in my heart, he guides me still, and I know he relishes our successes.

JOHN J. RINEHARDT AUG. 1, 1932 — MARCH 13, 2008

I know he is beaming down with pride that our daughter Rachel is now an attorney, having graduated from The Ohio State University College of Law 50 years after he walked those same halls of legal learning. So, this Father’s Day, I will bow my head, close my eyes, press my palms together, and say “Thank you, Dad”. –John Rinehardt

On Sunday June 21, we will all celebrate our fathers.

It will come as no surprise to most of you that my father was the one who put me on the path to becoming a lawyer.

The seeds that led to me pursuing the law were planted early in my life. As a boy of only 5, I remember sitting at the kitchen table listening intently as my dad used my toy cars and school rulers to

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GETTING OUT FROM Why We Believe Law Is About Mo

THE BEST WAYS TO HELP LOCAL NONPROFITS IN CHALLENGING TIMES Over the past several months, families, businesses, and nonprofits have had to navigate life in this challenging “new normal,” and it can be hard to support your favorite nonprofits when times are tough. Here are a few ways you can help these important entities, even when you don’t have resources to spare right now. DONATE While many people donate generously during the holiday season, remember that nonprofits need donations throughout the year, and different nonprofits need different things. A monetary donation can often go a long way, but never feel obligated to give money, especially when your budget may be tight. Instead, consider cleaning out your closet. What clothes, shoes, or other accessories can you part with? What about dishware or small appliances? When you clean out your home and donate unused items, you benefit those in the community who need them most. VOLUNTEER In a time of social distancing, volunteering may be discouraged, but nonprofits still need volunteers to operate. The good news is that many nonprofits need volunteers for positions that maintain social distance, such as driving. Food banks and kitchens need drivers to pick up donations or ingredients from donors and to deliver food to people in need, such as the elderly or those with disabilities. ADVOCATE Even if you don’t have time or resources to give, you can become an advocate for important causes around your community. While it might not seem like much, sharing information about local nonprofits on social media can make a genuine difference. Nonprofits need exposure, which is greatly boosted through community support. Sharing useful information about nonprofits — or sharing their posts — increases their visibility so more people will take action.

CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES OF

Through Meditation and Prayer

As John shared on the cover, taking some time to think about the people we love can help us cherish them and appreciate all the ways they’ve enriched our lives, whether that person is no longer with us or lives far away. Meditation and prayer are two of the ways you can do that. Meditation allows us to focus on a specific message or intention; in a similar way, prayer also involves focusing on a message or intention. Both are powerful ways to hold loved ones in our minds and cherish their roles in our lives, and both involve setting aside time to focus intentionally on the people we care about. You might send that person positive thoughts and intentions or simply say their names and think of how much they mean to you. For a loved one who has passed, reflecting on who they were and on the wonderful memories you have of them can help you cherish the time you had together. Emma Seppala, science director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, has created many guided meditations focused on fostering loving-kindness toward those we love. Based on her guide, here’s how you can get started. 1. First, find a quiet space where you can spend 10 minutes uninterrupted. You can sit, kneel, or lay down. As long as you’re comfortable, that’s what’s important.

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M BEHIND THE DESK ore Than Pushing Paper

One of the things that makes Rinehardt Law special is our unique approach to making sure we have nailed down the facts of each case. For us, that means ditching the typical image of the lawyer behind their desk pushing paper and taking calls. Our team of attorneys and dedicated staff know that if we are going to protect the interests of our clients, we are going to have to take action, and that means getting our boots on the ground. As soon as we are hired by someone who has been injured in crash, we do everything possible to secure all the evidence. The typical lawyer gets the crash report, but here at Rinehardt Law, that only scratches the surface. Our team jumps in with both feet with a laundry list of action items: Get a copy of the audio recordings calling in the crash, locate the cars involved in the crash so we can download the black box >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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