At Learned Lawyer, we believe in providing peace of mind to our clients. Usually, we do this through estate planning and probate services. But we also believe in giving back to our community. Scott Learned, the owner and attorney at Learned Lawyer, regularly provides free or low-cost legal services. He volunteers to represent children who have been removed from their parents and are in foster care during child protection cases. He also provides advice and services to non-profit ...
Rotary
I recently joined the Boise Downtown Rotary Club, part of Rotary International. An important part of Rotary is committing to follow the Four-Way Test, which we recite at every meeting: Of the things we think, say, or do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Next time you are facing a decision, try applying the Four-Way Test and see where it gets you. And if you want more ...
Win!
Clear And Concise – Just The Way I Like It
Blogger Seth Godin posted something thoughtful this morning, which sums up my philosophy about legal writing — indeed my philosophy toward communication by lawyers in general: There’s actually no legal requirement that an agreement not be in specific, clear, everyday English. To do otherwise disrespects the person you’re hoping to engage with. There’s no legal requirement that even the terms of service for a website can’t be clear and easy to understand. In fact, if the goal is to avoid ...
Help Wanted!
You may have noticed that it’s been a while since I posted. That’s because my business is out of control busy. So many people who need my help! It’s a great problem to have, but it’s definitely a problem. So here’s the ad. Please pass it around to anyone who might be an outstanding candidate! Thanks in advance! Busy solo litigation attorney is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate is a bright, energetic, organized, and reliable team player, who is an effective ...
What Kind Of Lawyer Are You?
I get asked this question almost every day. Most lawyers have a quick, buzz-word answer: “family law,” “criminal,” “medical malpractice defense,” “corporate.” I don’t. My answer is that I’m a problem-solving attorney who strongly resists being pigeonholed. According to Merriam-Webster, a “pigeonhole” is a “neat category which usually fails to reflect actual complexities.” That’s my objection – real life and my clients’ real problems are far too complex to be stuck in a neat ...
About The Learned Lawyer
Greetings, readers! I’m Scott Learned and I’m an attorney. My firm, Learned Lawyer PLLC, helps all sorts of folks with all sorts of legal issues and challenges, like employment issues, child custody questions, problems with the government, personal injury lawsuits, or questions about dealing with pesky neighbors. Please visit my website athttp://www.learned-lawyer.com for more information. This blog, The Learned Lawyer, will address all sorts of legal questions posed by clients and ...
