I was licensed on May 5, 1995 and immediately started my practice. Today I celebrated my fifteenth anniversary by getting a client’s family-violence assault case dismissed.
I was going to write a “things I’ve learned in 15 years of criminal defense” post, but Miami criminal defense lawyer Brian Tannebaum, whose fifteenth was last week, beat me to it.
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Mark Bennett got his letter of marque from the Supreme Court of Texas in May 1995. He is famous for having no sense of humor when it comes to totalitarianism.
what a great way to celebrate.
Congratulations!
Don’t let Brian’s great “things I learned” post stop you. I learned a lot from his post and am sure I’d learn as much (or more) from yours!
Congratulations, kid.
Helping a client is the best present a lawyer can give himself.
Jeff (first licensed Dec. 1, 1987 – Texas & N.D. Texas, which means I’ve spent considerably more time in law than I did in my first career. Damn.)
Congrats and keep up the Good Work!
I agree with Rick. Start typing.
Congratulations … and thanks for blogging. I have learned much from you, Tannebaum, and a host of other old salts.
Congrats!
Well done Congratulations!
Congrats, Mark! May you have many more good years of lawyering.
Congratulations. **15**
Thanks for your great blog and great example of successful solo/small firm practice. All the best for another great 15 years, and many more after that.
Mr. B., you’re the man.
How about considering a ‘Then vs. Now’ and/or ‘ What I’d do different if I had to do it all over. Better yet, take the rest of the day off and go fishing you deserve it.
*I’m still going to write your name in for Gov. like it or not. Thanks for everything you do on behalf of others.
[...] Mark Bennett and Brian Tannebaum both announced last week that they have been practicing criminal law for 15 years. While I have nowhere close to this level of experience, I recently celebrated an anniversary of my own. As of this past month, it has been six months since I opened my D.C. law office and one month since I began practice in Arlington, Virginia. Below are some preliminary thoughts on this experience. [...]