Less than a day now until The Big Trial.

So many things to do, so little time.

As much work as a trial like this is, it is also kind of fun. (Yes, we lawyers have an odd idea of what “fun” is.)

Every once in a while, I like a good fight. There’s hardly a bigger fight than trying to keep your client from going to prison for a long time. It’s fun to box with a worthy opponent like the Government. You throw some punches, land some punches—and take more than just a few.

It’s kind of like playing in the big game. Very exciting.

There’s also kind of a Zen aspect to a big case like a federal criminal case. Life becomes very focused. My life right now is eat, sleep, work on criminal case, see family, repeat. Unfortunately, my friends’ calls and emails go unanswered or answered late. My colleagues at Galland Law Firm have been gracious to help me with my other clients and their matters while I am eyebrow deep in this case.

Most of the time as a general practice lawyer like me, you can’t focus for long on any one thing as you have a diverse and demanding caseload.

A big case like this is sort of a luxury to think about just one thing.

But boy, when this is done, I’ll have a backlog of phone calls and emails to deal with!

Back to work!

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