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Sept. 20, 2019

I learned something new from a client's concert that I attended recently. Although, we were probably 30 years a part we were in sync with his hit song…"I Put On For My City"! When you give back…you put on for your city!

Nov. 28, 2016

Trusting an online document company for a generic prepared will to protect your family is just like saying "one size fits all". On November 8, 2016, the United States elected a new president and on June 23, 2016 the British voted to leave the European Nation - Brexit!

Nov. 14, 2016

On December 1, 2016 changes go into effect regarding who is eligible for overtime pay! Earlier this year the Department of Labor created new rules that will affect large numbers of employees and whether they can receive overtime pay for their work..

Nov. 7, 2016

Every four years we the people decide what person will become the chief representative of our country and of our state. We also make decisions as to who will sit on judicial benches, who will become federal and state legislators, and who will serve as city council members and county commissioners. We also vote to decide on whether to tax ourselves and whether to create bonds to pay for programs to better our communities. With all of the important events and things that are associated with voting, it is incomprehensible when I hear people say they are not going to vote.

Oct. 31, 2016

Piedmont Middle School is a Charlotte-Mecklenburg School that certainly understands community service. I had the distinct opportunity to participate in their annual "Cardboard Camp-Out" where students actually spent the night outside in cardboard boxes just like the many homeless individuals in our community.

Oct. 24, 2016

This past Friday I had the distinct pleasure of being honored by East Stonewall AME Zion Church for my efforts in the community. Outside of the daily work on behalf of clients, many hours have been devoted to participating in youth events, leadership seminars and speaking at various church programs where I continue to preach (no pun intended) about the importance of estate planning and having a will…

Oct. 17, 2016

Based on my experiences, homeowner associations ("HOA") tend to give people power that they can't get anywhere else! (Yep, I said it) Sometimes they misuse this authority to govern other people, when actually the purpose of an HOA is to implement rules and govern neighborhoods for the upkeep and maintenance of their neighborhood

Oct. 10, 2016

As a training exercise, the fire department burned down a house in my neighborhood. I later found out that the forty year old home was now in a flood zone and therefore would be demolished anyway. I can't help but talk about floods, especially after this past week's deluge of rainfall that crippled our city, the Caribbean island of Haiti, along with other southern cities in the path of Hurricane Matthew.

Oct. 3, 2016

Just like the Panthers are looking for answers these days after a rough start to the season, our city is in a similar place; looking for answers to the issues affecting our town. Recently our kids had the opportunity to spend the evening with former CEO of Bank of America, Hugh McColl through his stewardship of the arts and giving at the Mint Museum..

Sept. 26, 2016

"Your slip is showing" is an old folks euphemism to say, now the whole world knows what you are up to! My narrative reads similar to so many young black men today, but in a different context….