A Poem in Defense of Lawyers

A Poem in Defense of Lawyers

Everyone loves to hate that lawyer man,

A visit to him can cost a couple grand;

But when it hits the proverbial fan,

By your side who will stand?

“It's just for the money" makes us so blue,

Lawyers actually care what happens to you;

Ask yourself when something occurs that's truly bad,

Do you call your lawyer or your mom and dad?

“They have no feelings, hearts of stone,

Insensitive, tough is how they've grown"

Not a word of this is true,

But how else could we deal with you?

 

We lawyers hear all the dirt,

About the pain and how you hurt;

We judge not how you made your life a mess,

We argue and sue to get redress.

Say what you want ifs and buts,

But lawyers have often shown their guts;

Remember, it was lawyers too,

Who helped create the ole red, white and blue.

So when next you pray on bended knee,

Thank the Lord we will work for thee;

Perhaps another fifteen round bout,

Trying hard to bail you out.

As for me, I'm still proud,

To be a member of this crowd;

And when I go to my eternal rest,

I’d like to think I had done my best.

From "Here's Rhyme In Your Eye"  a collection of poems by Ted David

Tax Advantages of Being a Grandparent

  The number of grandkids living with their grandparents has increased over 50% in the last 10 years. According to the U.S. Census this amounts to about 7 million people. Should you find yourself in such a position you will be comforted to know that there are some tax advantages. These include: the filing status of head of household, which is more economical than single status; being able to claim the exemption for your grandchild and qualifying for the earned income credit. There are also advantages with regard to paying educational expenses, and of course of medical and dental costs. In most cases, in order to accrue these tax benefits your grandchild must be under 18 years old. The IRS website has helpful guidance.