We are still here, wherever "here" might be these days.  In this topsy-turvy world we are navigating through with the Coronavirus, a lot of things are being reevaluated. 

People talk about what is an "essential" service.  My own thought is that is a tough thing to define.  I mean, essential for whom? Is it essential for the proprietor to operate ... and pay his/her bills? What about for the customer who has a small window of opportunity for a particular endeavor? 

And what about us lawyers?  Well, I have my letter from the State Bar that says I am "essential," for what that is worth.  However, I think it is problematic for a government agency or professional organization to make such a call.  

My clients make that determination.  They call me if/when they need my services.  Those services are essential to these people and businesses.  

Thankfully, the calls are still coming in as our economy has been turned upside down to address the public health issue.  

And we are still here.  Just call or email ... and we will answer.  I am and have been doing as much as the courts and others will allow.  And I will keep doing so. 

Over the next couple of months, our courts are going to open back up and the signs of normalcy will begin to return. 

But in the meantime, we remain here for clients.  Service to them is essential.