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From Prince to Pauper: Lessons in Estate Planning Courtesy of Pop Culture (Ep.22)

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What happens when a celebrity dies without a will?

In this episode, Neil Lyons, Esq. is back to share his knowledge of Estate Planning and provide legal insight into a few celebrity deaths and the repercussions of them not having a will or trust. 

Join Neil, Julie, and Christina as they candidly discuss:

  • Notable celebrity deaths like Prince, Whitney Houston, and Heath Ledger 
  • The Florida Slayer Statue and how convicted murders are not eligible to receive an inheritance from their victim
  • How wills can help alleviate or significantly reduce the probate process and estate taxes
  • The importance of choosing a Personal Representative (i.e. Executor)
  • And more

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About Neil Lyons:

The experience and commitment to public service and excellence that Neil brings to Luhrsen Goldberg is the perfect complement to the compassionate guidance and counsel the Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas have come to expect and appreciate from personal injury attorneys Julie S. Luhrsen and Christina A. Goldberg. As an attorney at a firm known for Law Powered By Women®, Neil is no stranger to the support and encouragement of strong women. He credits his wife, Mary, for enabling and encouraging him to help so many through his pro bono work.

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Experiences and Achievements with Michele Mirman (Ep.21)

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Every state has different laws and regulations, therefore, lawyers within these different states have a lot of different experiences and duties!

Our guest, Michele Mirman, is a Bar member in over 6 states but resides and practices in the big apple, New York City! She joins Julie and Christina to share her experiences as a female lawyer in a male-dominated industry.

Listen as Michele discusses: 

  • How she holds the record for the largest-ever verdict for a specific type of client
  • Some amazing stories from her Law School days and other significant parts of history that happened during her studies
  • How the law industry has transformed since the Covid-19 pandemic 
  • And more

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About Michele Mirman:

As a trial attorney for over 45 years, Michele has tried and settled numerous, significant cases of all types, and focuses specifically on medical malpractice, personal injury, and construction accidents.

Michele leads a firm of eight medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys and represents the victims of serious accidents and medical malpractice including trauma to infants at birth.

Michele is the Founder and President of the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Foundation and a Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers and the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association.

In addition to her work as an attorney, she is a Trustee at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the President of Bear Givers, Org, a non-profit that creates kindness projects for children, a strong supporter of the Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, a member of AllInBklyn, a women’s giving circle that provides grants to charities that support Brooklyn.

Finally, Michele is a member of the Bars of New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C., the United States Supreme Court, the Federal Courts of New Jersey, and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. 

 

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Personal Injury Cases In Pop Culture (Ep.20)

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Who comes to mind when you think of famous personal injury cases?

In this episode, we take a look into some notable personal injury cases that have occurred in pop culture. Join us as we reveal the legal drama and real-life consequences for celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Phelps, and Dr. Phil McGraw.

Christina and Julie discuss: 

  • How surveillance cameras and the difference between them can affect investigations
  • The case of comedian Tracy Morgan and the Walmart truck driver who had been driving for allegedly over 24 hours
  • Some key details about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act
  • The case of a well-known talk show host who tried to bribe the victim of a dog bite
  • And more

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Injury Law: Florida’s Latest Legislation Changes (Ep. 19)

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In March 2023, Florida introduced new legislation related to personal injury law. The changes represent a significant shift in the legal landscape, and we need to talk about it!

Tune in to hear the new law’s key provisions and its potential impact on accident victims and their ability to seek compensation. Plus we share our thoughts, and feelings on how the new legislation will affect Law Powered By Women, our partners, and most importantly, our clients.

Join us as we get candid about:

  • How the legislation changes will  impact injury law in the state of Florida
  • What do these changes mean for clients that are currently working with injury attorneys
  • The impact this has on accident victims and their ability to seek compensation
  • How the process of filing a claim will change for victims
  • And more

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Estate Planning: From The Ultra-Wealthy To The Working Class With Neil Lyons (Ep.9)

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Law Powered By Women does not mean that men are not allowed to be part of what we do here at Luhrsen Goldberg!

Because in this episode, Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen invite Neil Lyons, fellow associate attorney at Luhrsen Goldberg, onto the show to discuss some must-know estate planning tips! He also shares some professional stories about helping people create an estate plan when their family dynamic is far from normal.

Neil discusses: 

  • How his role as an estate planner at Luhrsen Goldberg enriches their services
  • How he handles uncomfortable family dynamics when formulating an estate plan
  • His opinion on the Britney Spears conservatorship case
  • What it’s like working in an office as the only man
  • And more

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About our Guest: 

Neil Lyons is a fellow associate attorney at Luhrsen Goldberg and is here to share his expertise about estate planning. He attended the University of South Florida for his undergraduate and then Stetson University College of Law for law school. Additionally, Neil is the only man that works at Luhrsen Goldberg!

 

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