Friday Favorites: Bar Exam Survivors

Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis This week, thousands of law students across the country tackled one of the final obstacles before becoming attorneys: they took the bar exam. “When I took the bar exam,” recalls our founding attorney Darrell Castle, “my thought process was something like this: failure is not an option. …

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Friday Favorite: Owen Brennan’s

Owen Brennan’s is one of our favorite restaurants in Memphis. In fact, we’re such big fans that we use them to cater our holiday parties, making our Decembers decidedly cajun and leading us to name them this week’s Friday Favorite. Located in East Memphis at Poplar and Ridgeway in the Regalia center, Brennan’s has a …

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Friday Favorites: Memphis Websites for Parents

We have a lot of parents working with our firm, and they are money-saving Memphians who enjoy time out with family. For that reason, they know a lot of great online resources for parents in the area. Here are some of our favorites: My Memphis Mommy This coupon blog helps you save money on grocery …

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Friday Favorites: Best Day Trips in Memphis

If you find yourself with a day off or need a place to get away, a day trip might be just the thing. Whether you stay in Memphis or travel a bit, there’s a lot in and around the city from which to choose. Here are a few of our favorites: Pickwick Landing State Park …

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Friday Favorites: Legal Films

As lawyers, we’re suckers for a good courtroom scene. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite legal films of all time, including courtroom thrillers, goofy comedies, and fight-the-system classics. Take a look and add your own to our list. We love recommendations! The Verdict This dark legal film won top votes. Paul Newman …

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Friday Favorites: Best Pizza in Memphis

Memphis may be known for BBQ, but like any good US city we have a love affair with pizza, too. We asked our law firm where they find the very best pizza in the Memphis area. Here are our absolute faves: 1. Memphis Pizza Cafe The overall winner and most recommended, Memphis Pizza Cafe is …

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Friday Favorite: Memphis Area Legal Services

Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) offers civil legal representation to low income families in western Tennessee, including help with critical situations like domestic abuse and children’s law. They don’t represent all clients who apply or work in every type of law, but clients who do qualify can get legal assistance for no fee. Darrell Castle …

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Friday Favorites: Places to Observe Memorial Day in Memphis

On Memorial Day, Memphis has a number of special services where you and your family can join with active military and veterans to honor the people who have sacrificed their lives in serving the country. Here are a few ways to commemorate the holiday. Memphis Memorial Park Memorial Day Service Located conveniently at Poplar and …

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Friday Favorites – Memphis Humane Society

The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County is one of our staff’s top picks for Memphis non-profits. Located at Shelby Farms, the Memphis chapter of the Humane Society takes in abused and neglected animals and helps to foster them until they can be adopted. They also work to educate the public about how to …

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Friday Favorites: The Best Memphis Area BBQ

This weekend a new BBQ World Champion will be crowned. It’s Barbeque Fest, the Super Bowl of BBQ, and people are flocking to Tiger Lane in a party mood. But any time of year, our city is tops when it comes cooking meat. Tourists and locals know Memphis as a barbeque hub, and for good …

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