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 known for their thin crust and salads. Their pizza has won Memphis’ Best every year since 1994, and they have a bunch of locations so that you can get there from absolutely wherever. 2. Broadway Pizza House In second place, Broadway Pizza is located in the heart of Memphis on Broad near Overton Park. Our founder Darrell Castle spent a lot of time there in
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 stars as a washed up plaintiff’s lawyer who represents his client against a corrupt doctor, hospital, and even the judge. At the time of this writing, The Verdict is available for instant viewing via Netflix. 12 Angry Men This 1957 film stars Henry Fonda and a talented ensemble cast as a jury deliberating over a difficult case. Their discussion of guilt and innocence reveals how
Want some new Memphis-area restaurant recommendations? Our staff has prepared a short list of some of our favorite places to eat in Memphis on a budget. Some are more expensive than others, but all of them are recommended as good deals for what you get. Take a look and add your favorites! The Cupboard Recommended by Joan for their great Southern comfort food at very reasonable prices. Located on Union near Cleveland. Las Delicias Mexican Bar and Grill Jessica says Las Delicias has very good Mexican food at a cheap price. It’s also close to our office, at Park and Goodlett! Southern Hands Family Dining Recommended by Cori for its well-priced soul food. Southern Hands has three locations in
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 take care of animals well and how to have strong relationships with pets. Attorney Shannon Wolff got involved with the Humane Society after she visited with another one of our attorneys, Hollis Craft, a few years ago. “She had been speaking highly about it for months, so one evening I went with her and I fell in love with it. I went to the volunteer
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 and household expenses, making it a great Memphis blog for parents and non-parents alike. Dining with Monkeys This Memphis-based site has restaurant reviews and tips for eating out in Memphis, all geared specifically to parents. Picky eaters welcomed. MidSouthMoms MidSouthMoms has resources for moms in Memphis from moms in Memphis, including forums and tips. I Love Memphis
A lot of people in our office support non-profits and charity work. This week, we’re spotlighting Mia’s Children Foundation, an organization co-founded by attorney Darrell Castle and his wife and office manager Joan Castle. According to their mission statement, Mia’s Children is a non-profit organization founded on the dream of seeing young people in Bucharest, Romania, who have limited resources grow up in a loving, encouraging environment and become happy and healthy members of Romanian society – physically, emotionally, spiritually. Darrell and Joan Castle began Mia’s Children with Mia Scarlet in 1998 after meeting Mia in Memphis. Their time with Mia led to a cross-continental friendship and partnership with Mia and her husband Costel in Bucharest, Romania. The Castles became
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 Yates, Memorial Park’s service begins at 11am on Monday and includes bagpipes and other music, remarks from Senator Brian Kelsey, wreath laying and military honors. Find more information on the Memorial Park homepage, which has access to the service’s program schedule. West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Service The West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery is located on Forest Hill-Irene between Winchester and I-385. As
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 reason. So in honor of the festival, here are our staff favorites for the best BBQ in Memphis: Neely’s Cori and Hollis recommend Neely’s for their BBQ nachos and BBQ bologna sandwich. Central BBQ Joan and Amanda recommend Central BBQ for their amazing food. Other pluses: outdoor seating, initiatives in recycling and biodegradable to-go containers, and our close ties with one of the co-owners who
We love March Madness time here in our office. This week, we’re enjoying some friendly competition as we all fill out brackets and see whose comes out on top. There may be a little trash talk here and there, but it’s all in fun. However, for many people, March Madness isn’t as fun and is a more serious kind of game, and I’m not talking about the players and coaches who are actually competing. I’m talking about the people who gamble on sports. For those people, March Madness is a big event for them. It can go well, but sometimes it can be damaging to their life. Statistics from the Nevada Gaming Commission place legal wagering on March Madness at
Gambling and the 2008 Recession As a Memphis bankruptcy lawyer, I’ve seen gambling destroy people’s lives and lead them into serious debt. I know firsthand the connection between gambling and bankruptcy. But I also saw the pattern change a little after the 2008 recession. Nearby Mississippi casinos saw a decline in revenue after the recession, and by 2012 Tunica had been hit pretty hard. Perhaps those numbers showed a loss of extra income to use for entertainment like casinos. They might also suggest we all wanted to be more conservative with our funds at that point. But even with a decline in revenue at the casinos, we didn’t see a major decline in bankruptcies. That’s because gambling can be an especially