I guess it’s my turn at this blog thing. I really should have one for my law firm, but no business really needs an online presence in a town like Glass. Everyone knows everyone, and the town news website makes sure everyone has the news on the latest events and goings on. Even when it comes to The Glass Creek Murders.
They’re the first major crime this town has seen in over 20 years. It seems every lawyer in a ten-mile radius is involved. Seems strange for such a small town incident. It must be bigger than that. Either way, I know Ell is on it, so everything will turn out for the best.
What I’m concerned about in the case is my client. They are a minor, and one of the only potential witnesses to the crime. This person is really between a rock and a hard place, and the case has spoiled what should be a memorable time in life. I hate that their memories will be sullied by this.
So, I suppose you want to know more about me, right? I could give you the bio that I provide for business dealings, and what would probably go up on a website if I had one. My name is Jefferson Concord, but people call me Jeff. My parents told me it’s a mix of the name of the street they grew up on and the name of the street we were living on when I was born. Personally, I think it sounds like a stuffy upper-class name like some of the other lawyers in town. (Don’t tell any of them I said that). I do wonder if it’s part of the reason some of them became lawyers. I know it’s not, but could you imagine a guy named Jefferson Concord being a high school math teacher? Or someone who drives a trash truck, or some other badly perceived job because it doesn’t require an advanced degree? I guess we land where we land though, right?
I love the law, and not just because of my name or my social status. It’s always been interesting and a passion of mine. I knew in high school after my government class junior year that I wanted to influence the law somehow. Whether it was judge, lawyer, or legislator, I’ve always wanted to make a difference. Sure, you can say anyone can make a difference in any job or career, but these careers have a direct impact on how society is run.
You probably think a lawyer doesn’t have much fun, but you’d be wrong. I have hobbies, albeit somewhat boring ones. But they keep my mind engaged while not necessarily working. I love to read, play tennis and golf, kayak and boat, or go hiking and camping. I haven’t had much time for those since this case began, but I’ll get back to it.
What else would you want to know? I’m so wrapped up in this case right now I can’t really think about anything else, not even myself. Just work, and my young client. If you do have any legal needs and are in the area, my door is always open and I’m always taking on new clients. Wait, I don’t want my last words to be an advertisement.
A lot of lawyers are so wrapped up in their work they forget to come up for air. I try. I really do. I aspire to a family life one day, I just need to find the right person – who’s not a lawyer or other busy professional.
I won’t go into my childhood or anything, but like most other people who live or work here, I grew up here. If you do escape to go to college or a job for a while, somehow we all end up back here. It must be a magnetic force that pulls us all back. I don’t mind. I love it here and wouldn’t have it any other way.
So, I guess that’s me. Thanks for listening.