Lawyers’ Top Ten Law Practice/Client Service Problems and How to Solve Them, part 6
The last item on the VIRGINIA CLE’s list of the top 1o Law Practice and Client Problems was stress. Anyone who has been to our friedly, not fancy, “Law Shop” in the Historic District of Herndon knows that we try to protect our clients and their families from unnecessary stress, expense and delay. THe last item on the list, and my own personal solution, follows:
•10. Managing the stress of a high-pressure legal practice
We all have interests outside of the office. My family is foremost. We are close, keep in touch, and get together for just about any event, especially if there’s food ! I also “let off steam” by participating in sports. For some of athletic interests and accomplishments, visit www.TriathlonTrialLawyer.com.
I firmly believe in the “Sound Mind in a Sound Body” philosophy. You may see some lawyers dealing with their stress by drinking, smoking, taking drugs or other less than commendable behaviors. However, you will likely see me trying to win a running race, biathlon, triathlon, aquathlon, tennis match, ping pong tournament or volunteering at some other charitable event. Just as my trial and teaching calendar is “an open book” for those clients and their families who want to see me “in action,” my racing schedule is also posted and available for those who want to cheer me on, have a good laugh or see if I am as good a TRIathlete as I am TRIal Lawyer. After all, I try to win all cases and all races ! I try to channel any stress or high pressure into my racing. With a gold medal, All American honors, Virginia Triathlon Series blue ribbon and individual overall and masters victories, this strategy seems to work for me !