JESSICA WRIGHT LAW

07/19/2024

Every once in a while I reshare this story.

To be prepared, and to listen.
I think those are the most important tasks of a lawyer in a family law practice like mine. People often make an appointment to get information and feel out their options with someone who knows how the law would apply to their issue and circumstance. So it's important to really listen to them.
A few years ago, a man came to see me to start divorce proceedings. He had a lot of good questions, and I tried to answer each of them thoroughly. At the end of the hour, I said, "So, now that you know what to expect from a legal standpoint, why don't you come back and see me again in a month or so, if you still want me to file this?"
He looked up from the check he was writing, surprised. "Are you - booked until then?" he said. "Or - you don't want the case?'
I assured him I had enough time and that I’d be glad to take it, but that I wasn't sure he really wanted to get a divorce. We sat there a moment in awkward silence. Then he put his checkbook away and stood up slowly. "Thank you for catching that," he said. "I think you are right."

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day!

12/23/2023

12/01/2023

I hope December is off to a good start for all of you!

09/22/2023

Sharing this great information from a friend of a friend! She writes,
I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:

1.) Everyone donates Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese in the box, but recipients can rarely use it because it requires milk & butter, which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2.) Boxed milk is a treasure, since kids need it for cereal, which they also get a lot of from food banks.
3.) Everyone donates pasta sauce & spaghetti noodles.
4.) They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies & soup unless you put a can-opener in, too, or buy pop-top vegetable cans.
5.) Cooking oil is a luxury, but needed for Rice a-Roni (which they also get a lot of), etc.
6.) Spices or salt & pepper are a real gift.
7.) Teabags & coffee make them feel like you care.
8.) Sugar & flour are treats.
9.) They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers & grocery stores.
10.) Seeds are cool in the spring & the summer, because growing can be easy for some.
11.) They rarely get fresh meat.
12.) Tuna & healthy, whole-grain crackers make a good lunch.
13.) Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef. 😳
14.) They get a lot of peanut butter & jelly, but usually not sandwich bread. (JRW addition: Try for healthy whole grain! Rye, pumpernickel, oat bread, whole wheat, etc.)
15.) Butter & margarine are super nice, too.
16.) Fresh eggs are a real commodity.
17.) Cake mix & frosting make it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18.) Dishwashing detergent (to hand-wash dishes or the kind for the dishwasher) is very expensive but always appreciated.
19.) Feminine hygiene products are a luxury, & women will cry over them.
20.) Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing. 💜

In all the years I’ve donated to the local food bank, I bought what I thought they wanted, but never asked. Maybe this can help us all to tailor it more.

09/19/2023

Did you know it’s Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week? It’s such an important thing for us all to pay attention to. Here’s a good link.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. Keep them safe and learn more about car seat safety, the dangers of kids in hot cars and how to teach your teen to become a safe driver.

06/18/2023

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads & step-dads. 🎉 Thank you for all the good that you do.

06/03/2023

Thank you so much for the new likes! 19 new friends of my practice this week. I appreciate you. 👩‍⚖️⚖️

02/28/2023

This Uber driver did a great thing. Let’s all be on the lookout if we see potential harm or criminal activity. We need to care enough to stick our neck out & call 911, like he did. I’d rather be wrong than miss a chance to possibly help.

02/27/2023

Thank you so much for the new likes ☺️

11/11/2022

To be prepared, and to listen.
I think those are the most important tasks of a lawyer in a family law practice like mine. People often make an appointment to get information and feel out their options with someone who knows how the law would apply to their issue and circumstance. So it's important to really listen to them.
A few years ago, a man came to see me to start divorce proceedings. He had a lot of good questions, and I tried to answer each of them thoroughly. At the end of the hour, I said, "So, now that you know what to expect from a legal standpoint, why don't you come back and see me again in a month or so, if you still want me to file this?"
He looked up from the check he was writing, surprised. "Are you - booked until then?" he said. "Or - you don't want the case?'
I assured him I had enough time and that I’d be glad to take it, but that I wasn't sure he really wanted to get a divorce. We sat there a moment in awkward silence. Then he put his checkbook away and stood up slowly. "Thank you for catching that," he said. "I think you are right."

09/07/2022

A little very useful advice, which I hope you will never need!

This TikToker shared how to escape if someone ties your wrists together with a zip tie, and the advice could save your life.International Women’s Media Foundation () is an organization that …

08/12/2022

Bartenders spread awareness of drink order that serves as secret code for help —

If you’ve never heard of an “angel shot” before, it’s because the liquor doesn’t actually exist.Despite that, the trick is going viral on TikTok, with the hashtag " " generating over 142 million views as people ask what exactly asking for an "angel shot" at a bar means.What is an ...

07/16/2022

We won, we won! 🎉
Do I look as tired as I feel?

06/19/2022

Wishing all the dads out there a very happy Father’s Day! Thank you for all you do.

05/30/2022

To those we know and the many we don’t who gave the ultimate sacrifice, we think of you today. 🇺🇸 🙏 💐

05/17/2022

Thank you for all the new likes & follows this week!

11/07/2021

Wow. Male or female, young or old… it is very important that all of us know this hand-symbol in the world we live in today. Please show your loved ones & share. 💜

A North Carolina teen allegedly abducted by an older man was rescued after she flashed a passing motorist a hand sign popularized on TikTok as a distress signal.

10/12/2021

Here’s to women’s small businesses! Thanks to my daughter for sending me this, & kudos to all small business owners. 😊

05/07/2021

There aren’t too many good family law jokes, but this one is cute. 😊

12/24/2020

Here’s wishing my friends, colleagues, & past, present & future clients a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, blessed Kwanza, or just comfort & joy with whatever you celebrate. I am thankful for you!

10/08/2020

Thanks for the referral, Ryan McBride! Personal referrals are something I value immensely. They are really the heart of small businesses like mine. 💜 Ryan is the pastor of 12 Springs Church in Sarasota.

01/21/2020

Ohio woman who called 911 for pizza was really reporting domestic violence against her mom

What a smart lady, and an equally astute dispatcher.

"This is the wrong number to order a pizza," the dispatcher said, then added shortly after, "I’m getting you now, OK. ... The guy still there?"

12/15/2019

iCareCom - ICareGifts

*** SCAM ALERT. ***
Please beware of a possible scam from something called ICareGifts.com, where they listed the business accepting the fees as Jessica Wright Law in Sarasota. It is not me and has no affiliation with my practice, nor have I received any funds. If this happens to you, please dispute the charge with your bank, ask them to refund it as fraud, and show them this post!

iCare gives friends and family members an opportunity to show they care. Send a package of snack favorites to let your loved one know you are thinking about them.

12/06/2019

Uber received nearly 6,000 U.S. sexual assault claims in past 2 years — NPR

I’m sure there are many hard-working, safe Uber drivers. But maybe consider not Ubering (or calling Lyft, etc.) without a friend?

A new report from Uber, covering 2017 and 2018, says the claims range from unwanted touching and kissing to r**e. Also, 19 people were killed in physical assaults during or soon after an Uber ride.

02/18/2019

Parkland woman becomes first openly autistic person to practice law in Florida

What an accomplishment!

Not only did the Parkland native graduate from the University of Miami School of Law and pass the Florida Bar, she has published multiple books, lives independently and works at a top law firm in Miami.

01/26/2018

To be prepared, and to listen.
I think those are the most important tasks of a lawyer in general law/family law practice like me. People often make an appointment to get information and feel out their options with someone who knows how the law would apply to their particular issue & circumstance. So it's important to really listen to them.
Recently a man came to see me for a divorce. He had a lot of good questions. At the end of the hour I said, "So, now that you know what the general process would be, why don't you come back in a month if you still want me to file this?" He looked up from the check he was writing, surprised. "Are you - booked until then?" he said. "Or - you don't want the case?'
I assured him that I had enough time and that I would be glad to take it, but, I added, I wasn't sure he really wanted to get divorced. We sat there a minute in awkward silence. Then he put his checkbook away and stood up slowly. "Thank you for catching that,"' he said. "I think you are right."

01/16/2018

Condo evicting Orlando veteran's emotional support dog should back off

DO YOU HAVE AN OLDER LOVED ONE whose quality of life would improve if their HOA or condo association would only let them have a pet? I can help them get permission for a support animal, under certain state or federal statutes that may apply.

Orange Tree condo association needs to get with the times and figure out that dogs are part of the family now.