The Law Office of W. Martyn Philpot, Jr.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, which honors the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

This day serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the African American community, while providing an opportunity for all Americans to consider how we can make our society more just and equitable.

With that said, we invite you to join us in celebrating and commemorating this important day. And please note our office will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

Should you have any questions or needs during this time, feel free to reach out via email or leave a message, and we'll get back to you as soon as we return.

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we pause to reflect on the enduring wisdom of Dr. King’s words:

"The time is always right to do what is right."

Let's commit ourselves each day to uplift one another and actively contribute to positive change in our communities. If you are looking for ways to give back or would like some general information about MLK Day, you can find resources at AmeriCorps.gov.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let's remember his remarkable legacy of justice, equality, and hope 🌍

This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for amazing clients like you! As you enjoy time with loved ones, remember how grateful we are for your trust and support 🙌 Happy Thanksgiving from our team! 🦃

Please note our office will be closed on Nov 23-24. We'll be back on Nov 27 to assist you!

What’s your favorite part about Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

Who’s excited for an extra hour of sleep? 💤

It’s almost time to “fall back” in time! 🕰️ Daylight savings ends on Sunday, November 5th, when we all set our clocks to standard time by adjusting back an hour.

Remember, your smartphones and gadgets will automatically adjust for the time change but you’ll need to change your analog clocks (ovens, microwaves, etc.).

What are you doing with your extra hour? Tell us below in the comments!

If you haven’t been to law school, some of the legal terms we use can get very confusing 😰 A good lawyer will always be happy to explain, but we thought it’d help to share a few quick business law terms that you may have come across:

📄 Articles of Incorporation - These documents are what establish the existence of your corporation. You’ve probably seen them around as LLC, S-Corp, or Inc.
📄 Liability - Liability is the legal responsibility for your actions. Failure of a person or entity to meet these responsibilities means that party may be vulnerable to lawsuits or damages.
📄 Nonfeasance - Nonfeasance is the failure to act when action is legally required. An example of this would be failing to do something when an employee reports that they were assaulted by another employee on work property.

If you’re ever curious about other legal terms you hear, don’t hesitate to reach out and ask! We’re here to help.

As lawyers specializing in personal injury, safety is always on our minds 🧠⚠️ So today, we wanted to share some safety-related resources as 2023 gets underway:

✅ Vehicles – In the case of a wreck, you want your car to protect you. Here’s a top safety pick list from The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks

✅ Household cleaners – Want non-toxic cleaners that can get the job done? This detailed list may be helpful: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-natural-organic-cleaning-products.html

✅ Home security systems – Home break-ins aren’t 100% preventable, but a security system can help. Check out this rundown of your options: https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/home-security/best-home-security-systems/

✅ Motorcycle helmets – Having a good helmet could be potentially life-saving! Be sure to do thorough research on your own, but here’s a good place to start: https://billyscrashhelmets.com/safest-brand-crash-helmet/

✅ Travel accessories – If you want a bit more security when you travel, take note of this list of personal alarms, locks, and more: https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-travel-safety-products-6833148

Do you have any recommendations for safe products? Leave them down in the comments 💬

Super Bowl Sunday is finally here 🏈 This year, try out this crowd-pleasing recipe: potato skins!

Ingredients:
6 small Russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup green onions, sliced

🥔 Bake the potatoes for about an hour then cut them in half and scoop out most of the insides.

🧂 Brush with olive oil, adding salt/pepper to taste.

🥓 Bake the potatoes until crispy and then add your toppings!

Enjoy – the game and the skins, that is! – and feel free to share this recipe with your network.

It’s Black History Month ❤️🖤💚 Today, we want to encourage our followers to join us in taking a closer look at the many contributions of Black Americans to our country’s history and culture.

Here are three ways you can take part:

✅ Visit a Black history museum in the area.
✅ Find Black-owned businesses and restaurants to support using the Official Black Wall Street website.
✅ Attend a local Black History Month event or stream online events through the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture.

With that said, we hope you’ll join us in honoring Black Americans this February! Feel free to share this post with your friends and family.

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Meet the Philpot Team!

⚖️ Our Managing Partner: W. Martyn Philpot, Jr.

⚖️ Our Associate Attorney: Sophia C. Campbell

Happy to serve the community while providing affordable legal services!

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