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Mo Show Live with Attorney and Author Johnnie Finch

October 5, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

Image of Mo Show Live Speaker, Johnnie Finch The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, October 10th at 3:00 PM Central Time and will feature Johnnie Finch attorney and author of the new book Black Lawyer Confidential – Keys to Success. Morris and Johnnie will be discussing his new book, Johnnie’s legal career, what inspired him to go to law school, and what he hopes readers will get out of the book.

Johnnie Finch is a North Carolina attorney and has been practicing law since 2013. He practices in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Johnnie went to law school out of his passion for advocating for others. After college, Johnnie counseled teens who had been charged with crimes while working for the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

In Black Lawyer Confidential, Johnnie highlights situations and learning experiences that many students encounter in and after law school, such as time management, student interaction, race relations, and coping with heavy pressure. Johnnie also provides insight on what it’s like to practice as a minority lawyer.

Mo Show Live with Physical Fitness Trainer Justin Ward

September 25, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, September 26 at 1:00 PM Central Time and will feature Justin Ward, physical fitness trainer and former member of the UAH men’s basketball team. Morris and Justin will be discussing health, fitness, tips for staying motivated, various workout routines, nutrition and more. Justin is also Morris’s personal trainer.

M&B Live: a Discussion on Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation

September 17, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

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Join Martinson & Beason, PC attorneys Caleb Ballew and Morris Lilienthal for a discussion on Divorce, Custody, and Visitation on Tuesday, September 18^th at 5:30 PM (CST). Through an interactive question and answer format, Morris and Caleb will be discussing what to expect in a divorce, how custody is determined, and how visitation is determined. Get your Divorce and Custody questions answered as Morris and Caleb will be seeking questions from viewers.

If you are contemplating or facing a divorce, what can you expect in the way of legal proceedings? By knowing your rights to visitation and custody in a divorce action, the process can be smoother for all parties.

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s—Which Is It?

September 12, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

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Because the words “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” are often used interchangeably, the two are very different. Even though many of the symptoms of dementia can be similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s patients, there are important differences. Perhaps most importantly, dementia is not a disease (it is considered a syndrome), and Alzheimer’s is a disease. Dementia is an umbrella term, used to describe a number of symptoms which impact a person’s memory, ability to communicate and daily performance of activities. Although symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s can overlap, medically they should be treated as separate issues.

M&B Attorney Will Pylant Named to Alabama Senior Lawyer-New Lawyer Task Force

September 10, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

Martinson & Beason, PC is pleased to announce that Will Pylant has been named to the Alabama Bar Association’s Senior Lawyer-New Lawyer Task Force for the 2018-2019 Bar year.

The Senior Lawyer-New Lawyer Task Force was commissioned in order to “review trends within the legal profession in Alabama with a targeted emphasis upon the challenges inherent upon passing the leadership roles within a law firm to the next generation and offer solutions to meet the identified challenges.” The Task Force reviews demographics of Alabama legal practitioners and in some circumstances may match younger and older lawyers who are planning for retirement. [Read more…] about M&B Attorney Will Pylant Named to Alabama Senior Lawyer-New Lawyer Task Force

Mo Show Live with Daniel Kasambira of Heart of the Valley YMCA

September 10, 2018 by Morris Lilienthal

The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday, September 12^th at 3:00 PM central time and will feature Daniel Kasambira, Executive Directive of the Hogan Family Branch YMCA. Morris and Daniel will be discussing the mission of the YMCA, the organization’s history, and the services it provides to the community.

Daniel Kasambira joined the Heart of the Valley YMCA Association as Executive Director of the Hogan Family Branch YMCA in Madison, AL in January 2015. Prior to joining the Heart of the Valley YMCA, Daniel served as Director of Alabama A&M Student Health and Wellness Center in Huntsville, AL from 2010-2014. Previously, he was a Relationship Manager at the United Way of Central, AL from 2007-2010. He has also served as Executive Director of four YMCAs during his non-profit career. During his YMCA career, he has garnered resources in grants, annual and capital campaigns over $3.0 million dollars.