I made partner at work!

[Genx87]

Sweet genx, do you guys play in a league, or just for fun? Where do you all play at? i wouldn't mind joining if you had a spot open

www.mnflagfootball.com

Currently our team is full though. Fun league for the money.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I will have to check it out, thanks!

 

[Imported]

Congrats!

 

[zinfamous]

I'm not really the Maserati type! I have the painfully predictable 3 Series, and am looking at getting a used 911 as a secondary fun car . . .

you should reconsider. The Maserati is one bad-ass, super fun automobile.

Though, I must say that I saw a new Porsche Panemera (or whatever they're called) on the streets the other day--it is quite sexy.

 

[ravana]

Congrats!
Since you made partner, you should buy the old Land Rover/Jag dealership at the corner of Washington & Hennepin Ave & turn it into the clubroom for ATOT: MN

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Congratulations! How is 'small' firm life? Are the hours as back-breaking as I hear they are at the big firms?

Not at all. My partners have always valued the importance of family, and my ordinary work day is 9 to 6 or 6:15 (depending on whether we are having happy hour with our fully-stocked bar at the office). Obviously I sometimes work long hours where litigation necessitates it, but generally our hours are very reasonable.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Congrats!
Since you made partner, you should buy the old Land Rover/Jag dealership at the corner of Washington & Hennepin Ave & turn it into the clubroom for ATOT: MN

Actually our firm used to own the tiny building across the street from there at First and First - we sold it and moved into a stunning space above Cafe Brenda at Third Street and First Avenue. Our office is just amazing.

 

[Rubycon]

You're right I'm not familiar with lawyer-speak but it sounds as if you're happy and THAT is what counts, always. Congratulations!

 

[meltdown75]

Congratulations!!! It has always been apparent from your posts that you kick ass at life

Treat yourself to a nice celebration!!!!!!

cheers

 

[xeemzor]

Congrats! I'll make partner at PwC in about 17 years

 

[Atheus]

Is that some kind of sexual thing?

 

[jonks]

I left the Air Force JAG Corps at the end of 2004, after six years on active duty. Since then, I have been working as an associate attorney at a small but very successful litigation firm in Minneapolis. We have had very good success on some high-visibility cases, including representing the property owners in the Minnesota Twins ballpark condemnation, the plaintiff in this police civil rights case - http://www.startribune.com/local/west/11592986.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU - and the plaintiff in this huge unpaid-wages action - http://www.startribune.com/business/11218391.html (I was co-counsel on the latter two cases).

Anyway, after working at my firm for about 4 1/2 years, they yesterday told me I am being named a partner. I know this is probably insignificant to non-lawyers, but it's really a nice recognition of my work and a major step in career progress. Woohoo!

A hearty congratulations. I wish myself your kind of success, literally. Cheers.

 

[Thump553]

Congrats Don. I know what it means, and you have worked a long time to get there.

 

[Mursilis]

Not at all. My partners have always valued the importance of family, and my ordinary work day is 9 to 6 or 6:15 (depending on whether we are having happy hour with our fully-stocked bar at the office). Obviously I sometimes work long hours where litigation necessitates it, but generally our hours are very reasonable.

Good to hear. Glad it's working out for you.

 

[Jeeebus]

just checking... this doesn't happen to be Fabyanske does it? If it is, I'll have to take back my congrats.

 

[ScottFern]

I thought more cases would be settling right now since its a recession. Thus not promoting anyone to partner.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

just checking... this doesn't happen to be Fabyanske does it? If it is, I'll have to take back my congrats.

Negative. I do know Mark Westra, and it seems like a decent firm if transactions are your thing (they're not mine), though.

 

[Fear No Evil]

 

[kevman]

so how much are they paying ? I'm thinking at least 300k. congrats.

 

[gorcorps]

So you're going to buy us all a car then?

 

[jjzelinski]

bit late to the party but congrats DV!

 

[Zebo]

So If I run over you crossing the street you shouldnt be compensated for lost work, injuries and such? Want blood feuds instead? What's your solution.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Congrats

 

[Fear No Evil]

So If I run over you crossing the street you shouldnt be compensated for lost work, injuries and such? Want blood feuds instead? What's your solution.

Pay for lost work, injuries, and such.. not tons of $$$ that the victim never sees.

 

[Zebo]

Pay for lost work, injuries, and such.. not tons of $$$ that the victim never sees.

Problem arises when there is conflicting accounts and stubborn insurance cos. Lawyers are a necessary evil in civil society and should be compensated for their work course some should be shot too like those clowns trying to boot that congressional metal of honor guy from the neighborhood.