Archive for 'In the Community' Category
May 17, 2016

In all the years I’ve been a paralegal, I am periodically reminded why I do it. It’s what drives me and it makes me want to find justice. My heart truly goes out to each person and family that I meet.  From a professional standpoint, this may not be a good thing or even a […]

May 16, 2016

I recently read this article and thought it may save a life. A group of imprisoned rapists and date rapists were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim. Here are some actual facts: 1. The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle.  They are most likely to go […]

May 13, 2016

The 17-year Cicadas have arrived. I don’t know if I was imagining this or not but I was out on my deck at lunch yesterday and I was hearing some sort of clicking or crackling sound.  I looked around and there about a foot from me perched on the railing was a Cicada—large wings and […]

May 12, 2016

Recently, I found myself reminded of an extremely important fact of life – unless you ask, the answer will always be ‘no.’ When I began the spring semester this year, I set a goal to reach a 4.0 GPA. I was determined to reach it. Throughout the entirety of the semester, I spent an appreciable […]

May 11, 2016

I celebrated my birthday this year in Washington, D.C. with my favorite cousin who surprised me with a three-hour National Mall Segway tour. I have never been on a Segway before and was very excited to try it. This was a wonderful way to experience Washington, D.C., tour the monuments and learn new facts and […]

May 10, 2016

Because I work full time and did not want to vote at my local polling place during the week, I decided to VOTE EARLY. I had an awesome experience on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at approximately 11:30 a.m.  Voting early took place for me at the Ohio County Courthouse in Downtown Wheeling.  I found a […]

May 9, 2016

Philanthropy is extremely important for the attorneys and staff of Bordas & Bordas. After all, what good are record results if they’re not shared with the community and people who support you? Detailed below are just a few of the many recent organizations and events Bordas & Bordas is honored to be involved with. Catholic […]

May 6, 2016

Over the years, I have shared with you the experiences I have had with my family, particularly with my children. This subject is so easy for me to talk about because they mean absolutely everything to me. I have joked about their antics, bragged about their accomplishments, been open about the struggles of balancing work […]

May 5, 2016

When my oldest son moved to Florida for a new job on Little Gasparilla Island, he couldn’t take his recue dog, Jackson, with him, so my son looked at me and said, “Will you please keep him until I can get him?” I looked at him and said, “Yes,” with my husband looking at me […]

May 4, 2016

Voting is one of our most precious American rights, but yet many of us do not understand the process by which our President, the leader of the free world, is selected. Many of the Founding Fathers were well schooled in ancient history and its lessons.  So, it is no accident that the structure of the […]