Duncan Firm, P.A. - Arkansas Injury Trial Lawyers

Some of my fondest memories are from past American Association of Justice (AAJ, formerly known as ATLA). One of my favorite memories from this 2008 Winter Convention in Puerto Rico occurred over breakfast. As a good ole' Southern girl I've learned the value of a healthy and most hearty breakfast. On this trip breakfast was served to some of the lawyers and families everyday - I took advantage of this and indulged. I enjoyed the folks I got to meet and conversations over the breakfast table. One particular morning we were just finishing our breakfast when an older man with a very sweet smile, and beautiful southern drawl ask to join us. Very grandfather like I immediately connected with him. I noticed quickly on his id badge that he was a past AAJ president. For the next couple of hours we set in awe of this man's life experience. To truly be a great trial lawyer you must be an excellent story teller - Howard Twiggs is indeed both. It was only natural that he and my dad, Phillip, would have an instant bond. You see, my dad is also one of the great trial lawyers of our day and comes from a long line of excellent story tellers. It was very awe-inspiring for me to see the two of them share stories and get to know each other. What a man, what a lawyer, and now what a friend. As a young girl and now as an adult I have had the privilege to accompany my Dad on these trips. Events like this one in Puerto Rico not only provide CLE credit, but an opportunity to make lasting relationships and memories.

Photos:

From left to right: Former AAJ President Howard Twiggs of Raleigh, North Carolina; current Secretary of AAJ Gibson Vance of Mobil, Alabama; Marketing Director of Duncan Firm, Suzanne Duncan Bartolomei; current President of AAJ, Kathleen Flynn Peterson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; President of Duncan Firm Attorney Phillip Duncan; Duncan Firm Attorney James Bartolomei; Duncan Firm Attorney Rob Pointer.


From left to right: Rob Pointer, Howard Twiggs, Kelly Swanson, Suzanne Duncan Bartolomei, Cheri Duncan (Phillip's wife), Phillip Duncan, Melissa Duncan (legal assistant at Duncan Firm), Ashley Duncan (receptionist/legal assistant at Duncan Firm), and James Bartolomei.


Sunrise


El Conquistador


Old San Juan

100 homes were affected by the storms on Tuesday night in Atkins Arkansas. Four people died and there are still many in hospitals. Listed below are several ways you can help and be apart of relief efforts in Atkins as well as other Southern cities.


1.) Take the only Atkins Exit
2.) Go left over the overpass on Church Street/Highway 105
3.) Keep going straight and you will see Atkins Middle School towards the end of the road on the right.


Donation Information:
1.) Furniture is being taken by Atkins First Assembly of God, 208 Avenue 8 Northeast, Atkins, Arkansas, 72823 - 479-641-7949 phone. Gift cards to Wal-mart etc. for necessities are also being taken. The church is going to alert me to more specific needs when they have that information.

2.) Water, food, supplies, etc. are being taken by the Salvation Army as well as Atkins Fire Station - 479-641-2289.

The Salvation Army has deployed disaster teams to Atkins and are prepared to distribute water, meals, blankets, and many other necessities to the victims and disaster volunteer workers along with counseling and comfort. To make donations to help the victims in Atkins and other Southern cities relief efforts call 1-800-SAL-ARMY, or you can log onto their website, http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/, and you can also contact the local Atkins salvation army at (479) 521-2151.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims of the terrible storms that occurred last night.




photos taken from newyorktimes.com

New York Times and CNN stories:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/06/us/06cnd-storm.html?hp
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/02/06/tornadoes/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

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