February, 2023

February is one of my favorite months because it often snows, and I have always loved a snow day since I was a kid. And then having kids of my own, snow days have been a joy. My kids are teenagers now so every minute they are still here at home with me is a gift.

It is also a fun month for me because it’s my birth month and I share my birthday with my best friend and her daughter to whom I am Mimi and godmother. So, we are always very festive celebrating our shared birthdays. Emma, my sweet goddaughter is turning 27 this month and is a doctor now. Damn I am getting old!

Speaking of birthdays . . . folks have been busy here at Lanier Law Group. Or should I say they have been getting busy? We are having a baby boom! Or something is in the water!

We had two new babies born late last year on August 3rd to Joanna, who works with our Spanish speaking clients, and on September 30^th to Macy, who is a paralegal in our medical malpractice section.

We also have three pregnancies! We are expecting three new bundles of joy in the Spring and early Summer. Blair, a medical malpractice paralegal, is due to give birth to a baby girl on April 26^th. Ashley, the attorney who leads our disability practice group, is having a baby boy on April 28^th. And Joey, a case management paralegal, is having a little boy on June 3rd.

I love my LLG family! Congratulations to all these wonderful folks.

-Lisa

Macy

Joanna

Ashley

Blair

Joey

Our Areas of Practice

Personal Injury

Car Accident Injuries

Sex Abuse

Medical Malpractice

Social Security Disability

Workers Compensation

Wrongful Death

Products Liability

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Veterans Disability FAQs

Filing a disability claim with the Veterans Administration (VA) can be a challenging and confusing process. Knowing where to start when understanding your rights and filing for benefits can be difficult with so much information. This blog will answer some commonly asked questions many veterans have when it comes to filing a disability claim. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about VA disability claims.

Radio Spotlight with Lisa Lanier

Jail Guard Sells Pot Brownies to Inmates

Lisa discusses a couple of legal stories making news on Lawyer Up with Two Guys Named Chris on Rock 92. A guard has been selling pot brownies to inmates down in Florida, and a wrongful death suit filed by the family of a 41-year-old woman who died while in custody at a Colorado jail. Although the bag of methamphetamine located inside her body that she smuggled inside the jail was never disclosed, the family alleges jail health care workers disregarded and ignored her worsening condition.

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Alec Baldwin Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

Lisa speaks with Jared and Katie on 107.5 KZL about Actor Alec Baldwin facing criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust.

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Hot & Sour Soup

This month's recipe is a favorite from our Case Intake Department Supervisor, Chris Payne. Chris is a talented chef and makes this as his go to soup when he or someone in his family is a little under the weather.

Prep time: 5 Minutes

Cook time: 15 Minutes

Total time: 20 Miutes

Yield: 6 -8 Servings

Ingredients:

8 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

8 ounces shiitake mushrooms (or baby bella mushrooms), thinly-sliced with stems discarded

1 (8-ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained (optional)

1/4 cup rice vinegar, or more to taste

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 large eggs, whisked

8 ounces firm tofu*, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Kosher salt and white pepper (or black pepper)

Instructions:

Set aside ¼ cup of the chicken or vegetable broth for later use.

Add the remaining 7 ¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth, mushrooms, bamboo shoots (if using), rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and chili garlic sauce to a large stock pot, and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until the soup reaches a simmer.

While the soup is heating, whisk together the ¼ cup of broth (that you had set aside) and cornstarch in a small bowl until completely smooth. Once the soup has reached a simmer, stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir for 1 minute or so until the soup has thickened.

Continue stirring the soup in a circular motion, then drizzle in the eggs in a thin stream (while still stirring the soup) to create egg ribbons. Stir in the tofu, half of the green onions, and sesame oil. Then season the soup with salt and a pinch* of white pepper (or black pepper) to taste. If you’d like a more “sour” soup, feel free to add in another tablespoon or two of rice wine vinegar as well. Or if you’d like a spicier soup, add in more chili garlic sauce.

Serve immediately, garnished with the extra green onion

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