Young Marr - August/September 2019

Young Marr - August/September 2019

AUG/SEPT 2019

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With fall right around the corner, I’m sure plenty of families have been busy with the back-to-school rush. And kids aren’t the only ones who will be heading into classrooms. This autumn, another new generation of law students will begin their studies. I’m sure the experience has changed quite a bit since I first stepped into the halls of the Widener School of Law over 30 years ago — Google certainly would have made research easier! But one thing I would like to impress upon these aspiring lawyers is that even well after you graduate and pass the bar, you never stop learning. Or, at least, you shouldn’t. As laws change and technology advances, an attorney can’t afford to do things the same way they did yesterday. Being in the dark or using the same old approach is a recipe for letting your clients down. For this reason, I do all I can to continue my education by attending seminars and keeping a close eye on the shifting landscapes of bankruptcy and disability law. Laws themselves don’t even have to change to make the way an attorney operates outdated. For example, the rise of social media and the availability of cellphone cameras has made a huge impact on Social Security disability claims and bankruptcy filings. Something as simple as a photo of you out enjoying yourself can throw your case into jeopardy. It’s a matter of perception. The Social Security Administration may question whether your injury is really that debilitating if they find a picture of you out on the town. Similarly, if you upload vacation photos, filing for Chapter 7 is going to be a tough sell. Now more than ever before, my team urges people to be careful what they put online — something we wouldn’t have even imagined a few decades ago. Of course, some elements of being a lawyer stand the test of time. For instance, we’ve still got a fax machine here at the office, and it gets a surprising amount of use! But, more than any tool or piece of technology, it’s the way I approach being an attorney that has stayed the same over the decades. WHAT THEY DON’T TEACH IN LAW SCHOOL

My approach is to always keep things in

perspective. As an attorney, your actions can have a major impact on

people’s lives. It’s easy to forget that when you start viewing your firm as a business that needs to grow. Many lawyers make that mistake, to their own detriment. It doesn’t matter how smart you are or where you got your degree; if you aren’t approaching your job from a place of compassion, people will see through your act. To really do your job to the best of your ability, never lose sight of what the folks you are helping are going through. Sadly, this isn’t a skill that can be taught in school — empathy comes with life experience. But being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes is one of the best things you can do as a lawyer. It keeps people from being just case numbers and underscores the importance of representing them to the best of your ability. For me to do this, I simply remember where I came from. My father was rendered unable to work at an early age, and he passed away shortly after. This left my mom to raise my sister and me in a row-house neighborhood without much means to get by. I’ve seen what disability and debt can do to a family and how suddenly either can strike. When people ask me why I do what I do, I always tell them the same thing: When it comes to disability and bankruptcy, we’re all just one step away. So, for any aspiring or current law students out there, remember to never stop learning, hold on to your compassion, and never forget where you come from. If you can do all that, you’re going to make a difference. –Paul H. Young

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DOG MOVIES FOR DOG DAYS BEAT THE HEAT WITH A CANINE MOVIE MARATHON We’re well into the dog days of summer, the hottest, most humid days of the year. These weeks have nothing to do with real dogs; they were nicknamed after the “dog star” Sirius by the Greeks to reflect the hottest time of the year following the star’s heliacal rise. Still, it’s a pretty good excuse to escape the heat with a dog movie marathon. Here are the films we recommend. ‘Air Bud’ Most people remember “Air Bud” for the wild loophole, “Ain’t no rule says a dog can’t play basketball,” but this movie is about much more than a dog playing ball. After the death of his father, 12-year-old Josh Framm feels depressed and distant from his family. Enter a stray golden retriever named Buddy, who teaches Josh how to open his heart again. The two bond and learn lessons in overcoming loss, fighting for what you love, and, yes, playing basketball. “Air Bud” spawned a number of sequels and spin-off movies, but this first film is a true classic. ‘Lady and the Tramp’ “Lady and the Tramp” is the classic story of two dogs who come from different worlds: the refined, loyal Lady and the rogue with a heart of gold, Tramp. This movie has music, laughs, and a spaghetti scene that rivals the balcony monologues from “Romeo and Juliet.” One of the few animated Disney classics

about animals that won’t have you in tears, this is a movie the whole family can enjoy together. ‘Homeward Bound: The Incredible

Journey’ Looking for a bit more action in your animal movies? “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” delivers! After three beloved pets

are left behind when their family goes on vacation, they trek across the Sierra Nevada wilderness to be reunited with the humans they love. Their adventure has thrills, close calls, and a heartwarming ending that will make you want to hug your pets close. When it’s too hot to go outside, make some popcorn and enjoy these great movies with your family. Don’t worry, none of the dogs die at the end.

HERE’S TO THE PRESEASON THE EAGLES TAKE FLIGHT ONCE AGAIN!

For sports fans across Philly, the dry season is nearly over. The Sixers agonizingly close loss to Toronto this spring may still be lingering, but thankfully football season is finally on the horizon. In fact, by the time you get this newsletter, the Eagles will have already kicked off against the Titans in our first preseason game of the year! Does the Preseason Matter? The average fan’s answer to this question largely depends on how well their team does during these early games. If they crush their early matches, then it’s a sign of a win-filled season to come. If they get crushed, the games are waved off as meaningless warmups. But is there >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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