Next Lawyer Up Podcast
I think I have heard the phrase “judicial temperament” more in the last couple of months than I have throughout my entire life. For me, a way to describe and define judicial temperament is to simply say the name of Judge Dennis O’Dell. He is a long-standing Circuit Court Judge in Madison County Alabama. He is, of course, knowledgeable, wise and well-respected. Beyond those qualities, he also takes great pains to treat all litigants and lawyers who appear before him fairly and respectfully, with a dose of good humor and a ready smile. We have really been blessed here in…Read More
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Judge Bob Vance last week. The discussion we had is timely since Judge Vance is the Democratic candidate for the position of Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Judge Vance has served as a Circuit Court Judge in Jefferson County, Alabama since 2002. The Vance family has given more service to our state and country than most. Judge Vance’s father, the Honorable Robert S. Vance, served on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals until his untimely and tragic passing in an evil attack. Judge Vance’s mother was also seriously wounded from the heinous act. Additionally, Joyce White Vance, Judge Vance’s wife,…Read More
Those of us who practice law know that certain exceptionally bright lawyer who always has a relevant holding and a case name to go along with it, no matter what the topic may be. Mike McCormick is one of those lawyers. I know this not only from practicing on the other side of him but, more to the point, from practicing with him. Bond and Botes was fortunate enough to have Mike as a Managing Partner in our Biloxi office way back when before he left for the big city of Atlanta. Mike is now a Senior Partner with the firm…Read More
Call me Alabama! You can’t go anywhere in Alabama without seeing Alexander Shunnarah’s billboards or seeing his ads on television. In fact, there are games and songs that have been made regarding his billboard advertising. Alexander Shunnarah‘s name has become synonymous with personal injury law in Alabama. In this podcast, you will find that Alexander has a sense of humor regarding his advertising as seen here and here. He has built a powerful law firm with a very well-respected team of lawyers. I had never met nor spoken with Alexander before I sat down with him for this podcast and I found him to be gracious, humble and just a…Read More
Here is a podcast with another well respected attorney from the highly regarded Bradley law firm. Kevin Gray practices in the areas of banking and real-estate transactional work along with complicated bankruptcy matters. I have known him by his stellar reputation for several years but I got to know him personally during what we’ll call a poor man’s trip (if there is such a thing!) to Italy a number of years ago with his middle son, Riley, and my youngest son, Sam. We went on a high school trip for about nine days throughout Italy. The trip replicated what was known centuries…Read More
This episode of the Next Lawyer Up podcast features attorney Michael Brodowski. If you are searching for a real estate expert (or real estate wizard!), then Mike Brodowski is it! In fact, I have so much confidence in him that he has handled all of the real estate matters for me and my family since the 1990’s. Real estate law can have a lot of twists and turns. Mike and his law firm are prepared to deal with what can seem to be catastrophic situations and pretty seamlessly work them out for the satisfaction of all parties involved. In fact, when I have complicated…Read More
This episode of the Next Lawyer Up podcast features attorney Frank Caprio. In the world of intellectual property law (patents, trademarks, copyrights, infringement cases, etc.), it is not an overstatement to say that Frank Caprio is the gold standard. For as long as I have been in Alabama, anytime a question, concern or an issue regarding intellectual property comes up, there is an immediate, universal statement to “call Frank Caprio.” Frank, of course, has the pedigree that is expected for this area of law with both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in engineering. He flew anti-submarine missions in the Navy…Read More
This episode of the Next Lawyer Up podcast features attorney Andy Segal. The last thing that anyone wants to deal with is being charged with a crime. Although we are innocent until proven guilty in our country, simply being accused of wrongdoing comes with a great deal of dread and trepidation. Your first call should thus be to an attorney like Andy Segal. Andy and his wife Sandy of the law firm of Segal and Segal are very skilled and accomplished criminal defense lawyers. They are personable, empathetic, compassionate and smart. Any prospective client who has a criminal matter or concern is in great hands with…Read More
This episode of the Next Lawyer Up podcast features attorney Joel Robbins. I was in Phoenix, Arizona recently for a security clearance hearing. While there, I thought I would re-connect with an old fraternity brother, attorney Joel Robbins who practices throughout Arizona with the law firm of Robbins and Curtin. Joel was a year or two ahead of me at the University of Arizona. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity where I was fortunate enough to pledge. Sigma Chi at the University of Arizona had a lasting, life-long effect on me. The older guys that I met at Sigma Chi, of which Joel figured…Read More
Episode 31 – Next Lawyer Up Next Security Clearance Expert Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Stan Miller
This episode of the Next Lawyer Up Next Security Clearance Expert Up podcast features Stan Miller. In the world of industrial security and security clearances, Stan is the man! No offense to Stan Musial, but I am referring to Stan Miller. Stan is honorably retired from the U.S. Navy where he spent a year tour in Vietnam and he also served for seven months in Iraq as a civilian contractor. Stan has spent most of his working professional life in the security arena and has had a security clearance supporting collateral, sensitive and special programs that entire time. Stan has…Read More
