Will Graebe came to Lawyers Mutual in 1998 as claims counsel. In 2009, Will became the Vice President of the Claims Department and served in that role until 2019. After a two-year sabbatical, Will returned to Lawyers Mutual as claims counsel and relationship manager. In his role as claims counsel, Will focuses primarily on claims related to estates and trusts, business transactions and real estate matters. Will received his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Stetson University. Prior to joining Lawyers Mutual, will worked in private practice with the law firm of Pinna, Johnston & Burwell.
I hate going to the doctor. I have never walked away from a visit with my physician thinking, “I really want to do this more often.” When I do go, I am extremely anxious. The first thing they want to do is weigh me so that I can be reminded that I need to exercise more and eat healthier. Then they w… Read More
Earlier this year, I decided to purchase the truck that I have been pining for over the last two years. I was very particular in what I wanted. Model, bed length, drive train, and color had to be just right. Of course, this limited the number of trucks that were available. Turns out, a lot of other people had d… Read More
The concept of spring cleaning has its origins in various cultural and religious traditions, dating back thousands of years. Ancient cultures in Egypt, Persia, and China had traditions of cleaning rituals around the time of the vernal equinox, which marks the beginning of spring. More recently, when people star… Read More
As with any new sweeping federal regulatory scheme, there are kinks to work out and questions which need clarification. This has certainly been true for the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S. Department of Treasury has continued to issue new FAQ’s in response to multiple inquiries.
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If your childhood was anything like mine, you started every summer with a sunburn and peel. After a couple burns, you had a sufficient base tan to slather on the Coppertone oil to get that serious bronze glow. We never thought about the risks associated with sun exposure back in those days. I have paid the pric… Read More
In the realm of commercial aviation, the standard cockpit configuration includes a pilot and a first officer, both sharing operational responsibilities equitably. Both individuals possess requisite qualifications for piloting the aircraft. Malcolm Gladwell wrote about this in Outliers (Chapter 7) and documented… Read More
Red Flags and Tips for Avoiding the Scam
Seller impersonation fraud is the hottest new real estate scam being perpetrated throughout the nation. CertifID, a fraud detection and protection company, says that almost three out of four real estate firms have seen an increase in this kind of fraud since the beginni… Read More
In the hope that I might improve myself and help another lawyer suffering from my same affliction, I want to confess a character defect. I am not a good listener. For as long as I can remember, I have been a poor listener. I don’t think that I’m an inconsiderate or unkind person. I want to be a good listener, but it’s really hard. I have so many things I want to tell people. I have solutions to their problems. I have nuggets of wisdom to impart to them. I need to save them from their misguided beliefs. And I am passionate about certain things and want them to feel that same sense of passion.
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On April 23, 2024, the FTC voted to ban most non-compete clauses in employment agreements. The new rule will take effect 120 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The rule rescinds most existing non-competes and bans non-competes going forward. Employees who are under existing non-competes must be… Read More
On April 8, 2024, the moon passed between the sun and the earth. For many in the middle of the country, it was a total eclipse of the sun. Day became night for about 4 minutes. Millions of Americans donned special sunglasses and stared into the sky in an almost trance-like state. There were “oohs&… Read More
When we think of physical exercise to improve our health, we often think of going to the gym, heading out for a run, attending a cardio class, or taking a long bike ride. All these activities are great ways to get beneficial exercise. But did you know that walking also offers enormous physical and mental health… Read More
I have never been a big celebrator of my own birthdays. It is just another day of the year—another trip around the sun. I suppose that when I turned 16, it seemed like a big deal. I was able to drive. It gave me a new sense of freedom. Since then, I have not given much attention to turning a certain age. That changed this past year when I turned 60. There was something different about 60. I don’t think I can describe myself as middle-aged anymore. I might even qualify for free or discounted coffee at some restaurants. I can legitimately wear a shirt that says, “Old Guys Rule.”
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In his book Buddha’s Brain, best-selling author and neuroscientist Rick Hanson suggests that physical and mental pain and suffering is inevitable in life. People die. They lose their jobs and suffer illnesses and injuries. Marriages dissolve. Hanson calls these things first darts. They are events or cir… Read More
The Institute for Well-Being In Law (“IWIL”) held its annual conference on January 23-25, 2024. The conference opened with a keynote address from Yale psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos. Dr. Santos is the host of the popular Happiness Lab Podcast. The conference included three days of additional… Read More
I love the feeling of receiving a genuine thank you note or email. When I am having a particularly stressful day or feeling a little down about something, a sincere expression of gratitude from a lawyer who I have helped in dealing with a malpractice claim can lift me up and out of my funk. But I have also foun… Read More
