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November 2018
The Pumpkin Pie That Changed a Law Life
by Jay Reeves

If I hadn't seen with my own eyes how a single slice of pumpkin pie can transform a law life from despair to joy, I might not have believed it.
 
Yet I did see it. And though it might be oversimplifying things to give the pie full credit, it probably isn't.
 
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by Troy Crawford, LM Title

The fraud involved a vacant residential lot which was completely unimproved to the point of not even having a mailbox.  The owners were listed in the tax records as having a Florida mailing address, and a quick google search revealed they were an elderly couple.    


Lawyers Mutual is pleased to announce the launch of a new consumer portal, providing policyholders easy online access to their information. The consumer portal was developed by Insurance Systems Inc. (ISI), a leading provider of enterprise solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry.
 
by Samantha Cruff

The holiday season reminds us all that there is greater joy and satisfaction in giving than receiving.
 
Nothing feels better than volunteering your time and skills to help those who need it.

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In This Issue
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BOOK REVIEW
PowerPoint in One Hour for Lawyers
Preparation is key, however, all the preparation in the world paired with a horrible presentation could end in a disaster. It's important to understand how to use PowerPoint.
 
SPECIAL SECTIONS

Will Graebe, VP of Claims
Renee Riggsbee, VP of Underwriting

Samantha Cruff
Marketing Communications Coordinator
 
Lawyers Mutual bids farewell to long time Vice President of Claims, Will Graebe. Will will be retiring after 20 years of service to Lawyers Mutual. Read more 
 
Lawyers Mutual bids farewell to Vice President of Underwriting, Renee Riggsbee. Renee is retiring after 18 years of service to Lawyers Mutual. Read more 
 
Most of us use Microsoft PowerPoint whenever we give a presentation.
 
There are several keyboard shortcuts that can make creating or editing a PowerPoint easier, as well as shortcuts that improve the overall presentation.
 
Upcoming CLE Programs
Lawyers Mutual 2018-2019 CLE Series - The Accidental Lawyer: Terms of Engagement

Date           Location 
Jan. 11       Raleigh AM 
Jan. 11       Raleigh PM 
Jan. 30       New Bern 
Jan. 31       Greenville 
Feb. 1        Wrightsville Beach  
Click the location you want to attend for more information and to register.  

Note: The location for our New Bern program has changed due to flooding from hurricane Florence. Our Raleigh programs will be held at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley.  
"You're a lawyer, right?"

This workshop is designed to help lawyers be more alert to the vulnerabilities they may face in various non-office settings, and to equip them with best practices for defining their roles up front, and setting clear boundaries with the person seeking advice.
SAVE THE DATE! Lawyers Mutual presents the second annual Managing Partners Summit 

Date
March 12, 2019
 
Location   
State Bar Headquarters
217 East Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 

Lawyers Mutual is proud to present the second annual North Carolina Managing Partners Summit. The Summit is designed to provide business of law education and networking opportunities for North Carolina managing partners and firm leaders. 
Post Office Box 1929      Cary, NC 27512