One “out of whack” area in our lives can profoundly impact our desire and ability to remain in balance in other areas – which brings me to financial balance. When I am stressed about financial issues it affects my health, my relationships, and my overall ability to function. Severe financial stress wrecks havoc in our minds and souls – I have seen it in our clients’ eyes all too often and have personally felt that pressure at times.

I am drawn to the bankruptcy practice because I can help clients move toward financial balance. I often visualize debt as a huge net of heavy stuff we are pulling behind us that prevents us from taking care of ourselves and from looking ahead. Bankruptcy can cut the ropes to that net – and it can be done with dignity. 

I fell in love with the below definition of balance a few years ago and have memorized it. It is what I want to create for myself, my family, and my clients. I am blessed to be able to help others create a sense of well being when it comes to removing or reducing financial stress.

Balance: A consistent focus or influence that creates a sense of well-being. (authors Sally McGhee and John Wittry in a web article regarding productivity, work-life balance and creating balance.  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/find-work-life-balance-HA010235493.aspx)

I love this quote because it holds a great deal of truth and a realization that life is never what we “plan” it to be.  Instead it is full of twists, turns, ups and downs.  For the most part, we hold on for the ride and hope to learn as we go.

One thing is for sure, I never planned to become a bankruptcy attorney.  When I was younger, I knew I wanted to help people and had a passion for doing so through the practice of law.  The day after I graduated from law school, I packed up my world and left a piece of my heart in New Orleans as I made the big move to Colorado- attracted to the notion of a fresh start and the immense natural beauty this great state exudes.

Initially, I practiced family law and criminal defense.  Still firmly attached to my desire to make things better for others, in due time, the practice of bankruptcy found me.  Nine years later, I feel like I am exactly where I am supposed to be and count my blessings for being in a position to provide a fresh start and a new beginning for my clients.

Not only was a career in bankruptcy unplanned, I never thought this girl from Florida would give up the beach for mountains and fall head over-heels for the state of Colorado.  Now, an avid hiker and dog lover, I can truly attest to the fact that you never really know what you are going to end up with in this life.  We each have our own challenges.  How we handle them speaks volumes of who we are and how we, as individuals, persevere.