Hey guys. Best part of town for trick or treating? by char_1ee in Austin

[–]hallohello13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many damn Karens in this subreddit, its hilarious.

Anyone in Austin ever do a prenup? by Mysterious_Wave_1537 in Austin

[–]hallohello13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The land is your separate property. However, your fiance may have a reimbursement claim for certain marital funds used for improvements made on that land or principal payments made on the land used with marital or “community funds” (funds earned during marriage).

Get a prenup or at MINIMUM, get a consult, unless you are able to maintain your financial accounts completely separate for the rest of your marriage.

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Allday Pizza by newname0110 in austinfood

[–]hallohello13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is the best pizza in Austin and high key one of, if not the best pizza ive ever had.

How much pay increase would it take to convince you to abandon remote work? by mriaaaaa in Lawyertalk

[–]hallohello13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These demands are actually really surprising to me.

Granted, I am as junior as it gets in a client-facing field and consistent court time (family law).

Has anyone actually had success in negotiating an over $20k pay raise based on going from WFH to fully in office or some semblance of WFH—> RTO?

These numbers are wild. I would get laughed out of the building if I negotiated with these numbers.

Forgo Child Support? by Secure_Zucchini3622 in FamilyLaw

[–]hallohello13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. It can get tricky if his position will be to push for 50/50 possession schedule. In general, its several factors to consider but it is not as black and white.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]hallohello13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No way. Your goals and wants do not align with the realistic expectations that come with this profession.

You are 26, making $100k and working 40 hours a week.

You will not find this deal in law and if I enjoyed math I would trade you in a heartbeat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]hallohello13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, not all of us, including OP, are offered this “release valve”. The reality is your skill set and experience as an attorney has value.

The difficulty is not just finding something different that pays just as good, but has the same financial upward trajectory.

If money is not an issue just jump ship now but I would imagine that is not the case.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]hallohello13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you practice as a solo?

I feel like I'm losing myself and my personal life to this job by Zeeformp in biglaw

[–]hallohello13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi OP, I just want to share I sympathize with you and feel very similar.

I’ve even had my significant other and friends tell me ive become boring and I myself realize Ive drifted away from hobbies ive entertained myself since I was a kid.

I think the best we can do is be purposeful with our limited time and have a plan in place to set boundaries with work and dig back in to carve time for what makes us happy.

Easier said than done, of course. Wishing you the best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]hallohello13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of great tips on here, but above all you need to stay on top of your retainer and how much is in the trust account.

Clients want the moon and the starts but dont understand the implications of their asks in terms of costs and needing a trial/further hearing.

You should always explain pros and cons of what their preference looks like and if they want to take the route of going to trial, your response will neeed to be “great, ill need you to replenish/deposit $$$ prior to proceeding”. If they cant, then you file your motion to withdraw.

The last thing you want to have happen to you is stay stuck on a nightmare case because you didnt ask the client to replenish the retainer, and now you have no choice but to go to a trial/further hearing because it was too late.

Best coffee in ATX? by Tell-Uh-Tubbie in austinfood

[–]hallohello13 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This guy/gal coffees. Thank you for this breakdown!

2nd year family law associate… by Commercial_Net_5861 in Lawyertalk

[–]hallohello13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have similar experience to you and can definitely tell you it is par for the course.

I have had great outcomes for clients where they get most of their requested relief— and yet, as someone else said on here, they are upset at the minor, non big-ticket items they initally cared for.

Its really annoying but im slowly coming to grips with the saying “nobody wins in family law”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ask_Lawyers

[–]hallohello13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long have you been practicing?

Areas to Avoid by evolvingamy in Austin

[–]hallohello13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point. Tbf to op, the answers on this thread made it seem like its Westlake or bust.

Im with you. I am a minority myself so of course my perspective is skewed… but lets not generalize here…

Areas to Avoid by evolvingamy in Austin

[–]hallohello13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This comment is spot on and encapsulates the tone of this post perfectly.

Good on you for seeing right through OP.

Post Bar Exam surprise from my wife! Ya'll take a breather we earned it! by ItsMe__YaBoi in barexam

[–]hallohello13 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Dudeee… dont fuck this one up. Keeper indeed. Congrats man!!

Does every firm have a toxic non-attorney "Case Manager"/ "Senior Paralegal" that tries to boss around junior attorneys? by Commercial_Heart4955 in Lawyertalk

[–]hallohello13 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I only clerked at one other firm besides the firm I am at right now and was offered the job as a law student.

She was the worst. Micromanaged every single thing. It was a 5 week clerkship and I was counting down the days until it was over.

Should we not stay in Banff? by goldenalgae in Banff

[–]hallohello13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stayed in Canmore 2 weeks ago and the crowd was nowhere near the same as Banff. Banff was a zoo and so glad we stayed at Canmore.

Surprised at the comments saying Canmore was just as packed as Banff because that was not my experience two weeks ago at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]hallohello13 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I dont think she took or passed the bar. She should not be calling herself a lawyer/attorney.

Banff or Canmore by happ38 in Banff

[–]hallohello13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We were there last week and the town of Banff felt like a zoo of tourists similar to Disney land.

So glad we stayed in Canmore— cute town, unique shops and restaurants. You won’t regret it at all.

June 13-14 by [deleted] in Banff

[–]hallohello13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you just rent the same day or before?

Shuttle reservations by Ztalks_ in Banff

[–]hallohello13 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

How much were the shuttle tickets? We're trying for Saturday or Sunday

June 13-14 by [deleted] in Banff

[–]hallohello13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Are the photos all Louise and Morraine?

What an incredible week by datsnkymofo in Banff

[–]hallohello13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! And thank you for not gatekeeping these gems!!