Last week was supposed to be easier for me due to school vacation week but it seemed that I had a busier than normal week. Thursday was very productive day and thought it would be a good illustration of what a sole practitioner does.
I got up around 5am which is normal and took my two Bernese Mountain Dogs to Borderland State park. The walk is a nice way to start the day and allows me to think through what I need to do and a plan. I figured out some strategies for cases and organization. I got back to my house and answered a few emails from the day before and dictated some letters and memo's for one of my assistants. I did the normal stuff to get ready and felt a little jealous of my wife - who is a school art teacher and son as they are on vacation.
I left my home around 8 am and went to Wareham District Court which ended up being being easy as I received some discovery , lobbied the case with the Judge and prepared a ptc and trial form and set the case for trial on a A&B with Dangerous weapon charge which I thing we have a strong case. I am did note in my file an interesting evidence issue that can be disposition of the case and need to do a good legal memo. I got out of court early and was able to go to a nursing home in Bedford to meet with two separate clients dealing with guardianship cases in Probate Court. I was also able to speak to staff and review the client's medical charts.