06/21/2026
Ten years ago this past week, I lost my father.
Father’s Day always brings him to mind in a very personal way, not just in memory but in the lessons he left behind. He was the kind of man who would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation. When he was able, he was always the first to step in and help someone in need. He was smarter than most, an incredible cook, and could captivate any room with his stories.
We used to joke that someday, when I had my own firm, I would pay him 150 dollars a week just to come take out the trash, my way of paying him back for spoiling me all those years.
When he passed in 2016, it became one of the greatest challenges of my life. In that moment, I made a commitment to honor him by living the way he did, by helping others whenever I can.
That commitment is what continues to guide my work today, representing people whose lives have been changed by injury and helping them find a path forward.
Happy Father’s Day. Take time today to appreciate the fathers and father figures in your life, and don’t let the moment pass without telling them what they mean to you.
