June, 2023

Message from Lisa


It’s June y’all! The year is flying by. School is out. Summer is here. Let’s put on our flip flops and head to the beach! The sounds are Jimmy Buffet and the smells are sun block, charcoal and beer. June is about Father’s Day and I would like to recognize and thank all the wonderful fathers in our lives. Choose carefully when picking out those ties and socks that you will gift your special guy this year. 

It is also PTSD Awareness month and this is a big deal, especially among some of my veteran clients and friends. If you know someone with PTSD give them some extra love and encouragement this month. And if they are a veteran, let’s thank them for giving up so much to serve our great country. Here is a link to the National Center for PTSD and their phone number is 866-948-7880.

Speaking of our great country, June is also Pride Month all over our great country. Some will wonder: But what about "Straight Pride"? The simplest way to help illustrate the continuing need for Pride Month is that every day is straight pride day. A straight person has never lost their job for being straight in America, or been denied housing, or been leered at or attacked or even killed by strangers for being straight. Pride Month calls attention to these problems and the need for equality for all people. I have included some fun photos from our participation in last year’s Pride March in Durham. At Lanier Law Group, we stand with all Americans of every race, religion, origin, or sexual orientation. Choose to love not hate.

My recipe this month is a super easy and super fun thing I do all summer long. I like to throw a scald on some fresh fish every chance I get. People think it’s hard and I am here to tell you it is easy, delicious and festive. Give it a try. Enjoy your summer everyone! 

~ Lisa

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Driving Statistics All North Carolinians Should Know


Driving can be risky and dangerous, even for the most experienced and defensive drivers. Accidents can occur at any time, often without warning. As a North Carolinian driver, it is important to be informed about the latest driving statistics to make informed decisions behind the wheel. This blog will discuss some of the most important driving statistics and facts that every driver in North Carolina should know.


By the Numbers


The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reported the following statistics for 2021:


  • 276,026 total crashes, or 756 crashes a day.
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Radio Spotlight with Lisa Lanier

On Lawyer Up With Two Guys Named Chris, Lisa discusses a few trending legal stories including the trademark action by Taco Bell to prevent a competitor from excessively using the phrase, “Taco Tuesday.”


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Lisa talks with Jared & Katie on 107.5 KZL about Jeffrey Epstein black-mailing Bill Gates with knowledge of an alleged affair with a Russian bridge player.


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Lisa's Fish Fry

How to do your own fish fry:


You need a set up like this that works off a propane tank – it is a seafood boiler kit and the one pictured here sells for less than $70.00.


You also need a cooking oil that will stand up to high temperatures. Some people use Canola oil but I like to use Peanut Oil. Find a nice outdoor spot away from structures and kids. 


Serve this up with some slaw, baked potatoes, corn on the cob and watermelon for the perfect summer meal. And it is sooooo easy. It is also fun.

Start with a good coating for your fish. 


Ingredients:


  • 1 3/4 C white or yellow cornmeal – I use masa for a finer consistency.
  • 1/4 C flour – I use gluten free rice flour
  • 2 tsp salt or more to taste
  • 2 tsp pepper or more to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • I toss in some Old Bay just because...

Directions:


  1. Place all ingredients in a plastic bowl with a lid or in a brown paper lunch bag. Shake vigrously to mix all ingredients.
  2. Drop cleaned and washed fish fillets (I dip them in milk right before putting on the coating) into bowl or bag filled with cornmeal mix and shake vigorously again to coat and then drop fish into the hot peanut oil heated to 375° Fahrenheit to deep fry until fish is golden brown. Fish will usually float to the surface when they are done. It does not take long, about five minutes for flounder. I also like to follow the same process for shrimp and oysters. 


For the slaw:


Grab a bag of shredded cabbage pre cut slaw mix and toss it with a mix of some mayonnaise, salt, pepper, sugar that you have stirred into the mayo with a little milk (I use Agave instead so you don’t’ have to do the stir in), apple cider vinegar and you are all set. 


Cocktail Sauce:


Don’t buy pre-made cocktail sauce for your shrimp. Take some ketchup, lemon juice, prepared horseradish, and a bit of Sriracha or Frank’s red hot and make your own. 

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