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Buckingham Senior Living Community cited between 1,000 and 5,000 creditors who are owed between $100 million and $500 million, according to court documents. Buckingham has hired McDermott, Will & Schulte as its lead legal advisor. Partner Marcus Alan Helt of the firm’s Dallas office filed the first day documents in the case.
As we head into Veterans Day, we are reminded that less than 1% serve in the armed forces. Yet, we owe our freedom to these brave men and women who could potentially sacrifice all for our freedom. They don’t do it for the money, the fame or the accolades. They do it for a higher call.
These books captured my attention and taught me valuable lessons on sacrifice and leadership. All of them have connections to Texas in some way and I have found them applicable in the practice of law. They also help to maintain perspective when – one thinks – it was a tough day. As Admiral William H. McRaven and the SEALs say – “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday.” I hope you enjoy these, and please remember and thank our Veterans at all times – not only on Veterans Day.
The bulk of what I read is history, so listing my top books with a connection to Veterans Day is difficult. There are so many good ones out there. But here are five books that stand out to me.
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