Lauren Lester

11/26/2024

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11/14/2024

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11/07/2024

10/24/2024

No caption. Just fall. 🍁

10/21/2024

Every story matters. Every client’s journey is unique. 💫

Reading reviews like this reminds me why I became an attorney in the first place - to help people navigate life’s challenging moments with dignity and understanding. While the legal process isn’t always easy, knowing that I could provide some comfort and clarity during it means everything.

Thank you for trusting me with your story. It’s a privilege to serve my community with affordable legal solutions that put people first.

Whether it’s planning for the future or protecting what you’ve worked so hard to build, I’m here to protect your peace in a way that fits your unique situation.

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09/09/2024

Energized and inspired after presenting with Jessica Bednarz at the Georgia Bar Association’s Wellness Summit this weekend! Tremendous thanks to the amazing team who put this event together, including Paul Knowlton and Javoyne Hicks.

I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to present and blown away by the dedication to attorney wellness I witnessed. The Georgia Wellness Committee isn’t just talking the talk - they’re taking real, impactful action to support their legal community.

The programming was top-notch, and connecting with passionate attendees reinforced why this work matters so much. Georgia’s commitment to attorney well-being is truly setting the bar (pun intended!).

Thank you, Paul, Javoyne, and the entire Georgia Bar Association, for leading the charge in this crucial area. Your efforts are making a difference, and I’m honored to have been a part of it.

I’ll be rocking my shirt with pride!

Check out Georgia’s Lawyers Living Well program for more info.

08/30/2024

Hope you find some magic this weekend 🌈

What’cha got going on? How are you enjoying the unofficial end of summer?

I’ll be enjoying time outside with my family and hopefully make it out the mountains for a hike. I love these long days and want to soak up all the moments in the sun before we transition into the cozy days of fall.

Whatever you do, I hope you spend some time doing what you love. Something that recharges you. Something that brings you joy.

Have a great holiday weekend! ❤️

08/15/2024

After fifteen years together, one of my relationships unexpectedly ended this week. 😔

When I grabbed it to pick up for a presentation this week, I realized the zipper on my trusty backpack had broken. And now, I'm feeling an unexpected mix of emotions.

This backpack has been more than just a bag - it's been a silent witness to some of the most challenging and rewarding years of my life. It carried the weight of my law school textbooks, each one representing countless hours of study, stress, and stretching out of my comfort zone. Every crease in its fabric tells a story of late nights in the library, frantic note-taking in that one professor’s class who didn’t allow computers but talked a million miles an hour, and the sweet relief of finishing an exam.

As I transitioned from student to lawyer, my faithful backpack came along for the ride. It accompanied me to countless meetings as I built my practice from the ground up. It held contracts, case files, and my ambition as I ventured out into the community, meeting clients and building a network.

Now, I'm faced with the reality that it's time to say goodbye to my trust backpack. To be honest, I wasn't ready for this chapter to close. It feels like losing a friend who's been with me through thick and thin. Each scuff and stain is a memory, a reminder of the path I've walked to get where I am today.

But as I reflect on this unexpected loss, I'm reminded that life is full of these small endings. They catch us off guard, make us pause, and force us to confront change. It's in these moments that we have a choice: to cling to the past or to embrace the opportunity for something new.

So, as bummed as I am to say goodbye, I'm choosing to see this as a chance for growth. The memories won't be lost - they're etched into my journey, just as surely as they were woven into the fabric of my old companion. Instead, I'll use them as fuel to propel me forward into the next phase of my career.

To my backpack: thank you for your service, your reliability, and for being a constant in a world of change. You've earned your retirement. And to whatever comes next: I hope you're ready for an adventure. We've got some big shoes (or should I say, straps) to fill.

04/24/2024

My episode on Smart Lawyers Position to Transition is available now!

Victoria Collier is a critical voice in the legal profession. Her approach provides a fresh perspective on what it means to be a law firm owner. I appreciate her inviting me to be a guest on her podcast and talk about how even solo and small firm owners can create a practice that passes the ‘bus test.’

Listen today!

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10/25/2023

Jim and Tyson are on to something with the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, and I feel incredibly honored they invited me on as a guest. Check out my episode and all the great episodes they've done covering the latest news, game-changing tips, and business strategies for law firm owners.

https://maximumlawyer.com/laurenlester583

10/21/2023

Out of office. 🌈 🎤 🌟

09/20/2023

In Colorado, any appreciation realized during the marriage is marital property, even if what appreciated was an asset one spouse had prior to the marriage.

Unless there’s a marital agreement that states otherwise, under the divorce laws, the appreciation will be divided between the spouses as part of the divorce process becuase both spouses have an interest in it.

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