Dear Family, Friends, and Members of the General Public:

In any career, a time comes when it is time to make room for those who followed you. I once asked
a retired general surgeon how he came to know when it was time to �hang up the scalpel.� He responded, simply:
�My assistant surgeon told me that if he were I, he would not cut that!�

Fortunately, in practicing law, the decision is not so nearly fatal or dramatic. Having
practiced since 1971, I have reached the point in my life when I want to pursue other subjects.

Therefore, effective immediately, I am NOT accepting any new clients. I am looking forward to
pursuing other subjects of interest to me, including the occasional blog about some of the pressing
issues of the day.

In the meantime, I want to thank my past clients for entrusting me to represent them. I always
tried to do my best for you. Should you need future representation, I hope your next lawyer will
do likewise.

And to the federal government I say, �thanks for the memories!� It was quite a ride back in 2001 � 2003.
I wouldn�t have missed it for the world. And know this: if it were to repeat those same post-9/11 excesses,
I shall be back in the saddle again!