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Bow Tie

Your Every Move is Watched

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I wear bow ties to Court. Pictures of me in a suit include me in a bow tie. I tie them myself and enjoy wearing them, the look and the attention.

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I market the bow tie as well. My blog is blog.bowtielawyer.ms. A search of Bow Tie Lawyer reveals a lot of my musings.

Recently, I was awaiting court and was mentioned in a Tweet regarding bow tie selfies. Those are pictures of yourself in a bow tie. I took one. One of the other persons awaiting court whispered, “he just took a picture of his bow tie.” It was not a quiet whisper, though I believe it was intended to be.

So, what’s the point? Just remember that you are being watched. You are watched in Court, in your dealings out in public, in your daily routines and even those times when you think you are not.

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney and reminds you to Watch Out!

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Bow Tie, General Legal, Opinion

Your Day in Court.

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“Everyone has his day (in court) and some days last longer than others.” – Winston Churchill (a paraphrase).

I had a victory today in Court. I was in County Court of all places, somewhere that I do not frequent. It was not a family law case either. It was a dispute over money though, and I deal with that a lot. It was a fair trial, in front of a fair judge that went to great lengths to hear both sides.

“It’s funny how the outcome of Court determines whether you had ‘your day’ in Court or a ‘long day’ in Court” – Matthew Thompson

Matthew Thompson is a  Family Law Professor at MC Law and a Family Law Attorney and can help you to have your day in Court.

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms

Bow Tie, Divorce, Opinion

Happy National Bow Tie Day!

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August 28 is a day of note.  It is National Bow Tie Day!

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“Bow Ties are believed to have originated among Croatian Mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century.  These Croat mercenaries used a ‘scarf’ around the neck to tie the opening of their shirts.  This was soon adopted by the French upper classes in form of the cravat. From there the neck-ware flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_tie

“It is uncertain whether the cravat then evolved into the bow tie AND necktie, or whether the cravat gave rise to the bow tie, which in turn led to the necktie.” Id.

I celebrated the day by wearing a bow tie to Court.  It probably had no impact on the outcome, but the judge made a comment about it.  He has “worn one once or twice,” but has not mastered tying one, just yet.

The bow tie is frequently a topic of conversation.  I was recently told that only 2 types of people wear bow ties; 1) law professors and 2) clowns.  The person saying this, I think, was trying to make a mild insult.  They asked which was I.  I responded with “law school professor.” It’s true.

I have previously blogged on “Why the Bow Tie.”

I know what you are thinking,

“Who are some Notable bow tie wearers?”

  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Franklin Roosevelt
  • Theodore Roosevelt
  • Winston Churchill
  • John Paul Stevens
  • Albert Einstein 
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Humphrey Bogart
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Charlie Chaplin
  • Orville Redenbacher
  • Bill Nye
  • James Bond
  • Barney Fife
  • Donald Duck
  • The Cat in the Hat

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney in Mississippi and prefers bow ties to regular neck ties.

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms

Bow Tie, General Legal, Opinion

Thompson named Adjunct Professor at Mississippi College School of Law.

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Matthew Thompson, founder of Thompson Law Firm, pllc, has  accepted a position as an Adjunct Professor at Mississippi College School of Law.  He will be teaching Domestic Relations, a  3-hour course, to rising 2L and 3L law students.  Thompson has been in the private practice of law for the past 8 years, with an emphasis on Domestic Relations.

“I was honored to be asked by the law school and am excited to be teaching the family law class.” – Matthew Thompson

Thompson will continue to operate Thompson Law Firm, pllc.

Matthew currently serves on the Board of Directors for Mississippi Legal Services Corporation and the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project.  Matthew is President of the Madison County Bar Association, Chairman of the Legal Committee in his neighborhood owner’s association, U5/6 Soccer Commissioner with the South Madison County Soccer Organization, Coach of the Thompson Law Firm FireAnts and BlueBirds soccer and t-ball teams, and serves on the Madison County Community Advisory Group.

You may contact Matthew at (601)850-8000 or Matthew@BowTieLawyer.ms

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms.

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Bow Tie, General Legal, Opinion

Happy 4th of July

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Today, most Americans will be celebrating this country’s independence.   The  4th of July is commemorated as the day that the Declaration of Independence was adopted.  Within this Declaration is the profound statement, the foundation of U.S. existence;

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

 

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Happy 4th and don’t stop guarding your inalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness!

 

Matthew Thompson is a Family Law attorney and if you are seeking Independence from your current spouse or are seeking liberty and the pursuit of happiness, call me.  I may be able to help.

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms.

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Bow Tie, Crime, General Legal, Opinion

Churchill Wisdom; On Truth

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“The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end; there it is.” – Sir Winston Churchill

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney in Mississippi and counsels his clients to tell the truth. (And if they cannot to plead the 5th).

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@wmtlawfirm.com.

Bow Tie, Uncategorized

Friday Fun; When I Grow Up…

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Today, the 1st graders got to dress up like what/who they wanted to be when they grew up and say why…

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His first choice was the “Avatar, the Last Airbender.”  When we discussed that he was a fictional character and his mom would not let him shave his head and tattoo an arrow on it, he chose a lawyer! I was proud.  But, being the Avatar would be cool!

 

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@wmtlawfirm.com.

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Bow Tie, Divorce, General Legal, Marriage, Opinion

Churchill Wisdom; On Divorce

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Lady Nancy Astor:

Winston, if you were my husband, I’d poison your tea.

Churchill: Nancy, if I were your husband, I’d drink it.

Portrait of Winston Churchill by Yousuf Karsh

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney and suggests you seek the advice of an attorney before you brew or drink any “tea.”

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@wmtlawfirm.com.

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