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Men of Integrity, July/Aug 2000
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Wednesday, August 16
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Case Dismissed
Key Bible Verse: Blessed
are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right (Psalm 106:3).
Bonus Reading: Micah 6:6-8
A
common stereotype views lawyers as people who will take on any case that results
in a substantial fee. But attorney Larry Grimes, partner in an Evansville, Indiana
firm, would be delighted to talk most of his clients out of going to court.
Divorce cases comprise
60 percent of his practice, but Grimes gives each new client a brochure that
states, "Divorce is not a cure-all for any domestic situation. Generally
divorce should be avoided if possible." He says, "I impress upon my
clients that the only successful divorces I handle are the ones that are dismissed."
To address spiritual issues
associated with divorce, Grimes urges clients to seek pastoral counseling before
proceeding. He also refuses to let children become pawns, advising clients,
"If I believe at any point you're trying to use the children as bargaining
tools or using them to get back at your spouse, I'll terminate my representation
of you immediately."
Grimes says, "I ask
God every day for the strength, guidance and sensitivity I need to deal with
all the people I'll encounter that day—clients, witnesses, opposing parties,
other members of the legal system. Without His help, my human side can creep
up very quickly."
—Robert J. Tamasy in Life@Work
Personal Challenge:
- How does your faith in Christ impact the way
you work?
Thought to Apply: Man's
work is an extension of himself, a revelation of his inner life.
Credits: Adapted from— Wednesday:
Life@Work (9-10/99)
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July/August 2000, August 16, 2000
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