Cornerstone Law Firm, PLLC

02/18/2026

Even after the judge issues a ruling, sometimes clients are left wondering who won.

That’s fair — court rulings are filled with legal analysis and legalese. There’s no scoreboard. Just pages of findings.

And let’s be honest — some attorneys claim they “won” every trial.

So how do you actually tell?

Here’s a practical clue:

In many cases, the judge directs the prevailing party’s attorney to draft the order.

That’s not random.

If your attorney was told to prepare the written order, that’s usually a strong sign your position carried the day.

If the other side was ordered to draft it… that tells you something too.

Court outcomes aren’t determined by post-hearing announcements.

They’re reflected in the court’s instructions.

Know how to read the record.

02/17/2026

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02/12/2026

POV: I gently kick you under the table during your deposition.

Stop. Talking.

A deposition is not your TED Talk.
It is not your redemption arc.
It is not your chance to “set the record straight.”

It’s discovery.
For the other side.

Opposing counsel is not confused.
They are not curious.
They are not your friend.

They are building a record.

They will either:
• Smile and nod so you relax
• Or push you until you feel the need to defend yourself

Both strategies have one goal:
Get you to say more than necessary.

Here’s the rule:
Answer the question asked.
Nothing more.
Nothing less.

Silence is not your enemy.
Over-explaining is.

Every extra sentence is an exhibit.
Every volunteered detail is a future cross-examination.

Precision wins cases.
Emotion loses leverage.

Short answers.
Calm tone.
Then stop.

Let them work for it.

01/30/2026

This story will warm your heart.

ADORABLE: A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze.

Hours later, the calf, fed and fluffed, took a spot on the couch with the Sorrell family’s two children. Their mom, Macey Sorrell, snapped some photos and later posted them to social media, and the cuteness did not go unnoticed.

The calf was born outdoors in single digit temperatures on Saturday. Macey Sorrell said her husband, Tanner, went outside to check on the pregnant mother and found the calf, suffering in the cold.

“She was just frozen. Her umbilical cord looked like a popsicle,” Macey Sorrell said Thursday from her home in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. “It was just frozen.”

After losing a calf last winter to frostbite, the family moved quickly to bring the baby inside to clean her off and warm her up.

Soon the calf was lying on the couch, cuddling with her young children.

“They crawled up next to her like it was just the most normal thing,” she said. Her 3-year-old son, Gregory, decided to name the calf Sally, a character from his favorite movie, “Cars.”

📸: Macey Sorrell

01/22/2026

Love isn’t a plan, and if nothing’s on paper, people guess, and that’s where fights start.

01/21/2026

You think they’ll handle it, but no clear plan turns a hard week into calls, forms, and fights.

01/21/2026

Losing someone is hard. Probate can make it feel worse.

Most people think a will solves everything. But even with a will, the court decides timing, access, and sometimes, who really gets what.

There are ways to keep things private and reduce delays, but most families never know until it’s too late.

Watch this. It shows how to avoid surprises and keep your family from getting stuck in probate.

01/20/2026

Leave it blank and a rulebook takes over, with no clue who your family are.

01/20/2026

Most people walk into their first meeting confused, and leave with more questions.

Estate planning isn’t about signing papers fast. It’s about making sure your family actually knows who can act when you can’t.

There are three questions you must ask to avoid surprises later, most people never think to.

Watch this. You’ll see how to leave your first meeting with real clarity.

01/19/2026

Court isn’t bad luck, it shows up when the holes sit there too long.

01/19/2026

Not all estate plans are created equal, and neither are the bills.

It’s not about buying a stack of documents. The real cost comes from making sure your plan actually works for your family.

There are three hidden reasons pricing changes that most people never think about. Knowing them can save headaches later.

Watch this. You’ll see what drives cost and how to plan smart.