Introduction

Good evening. I have finally decided to create my own blog to share my insights, perspectives and experiences for others - entrepreneurs and those who interact with them - whether lawyer, accountant, customer, partner.... or spouse. This will be a work in progress. No promises.

I have been a business lawyer since 1994 and an entrepreneur all my life. I realized recently that I only masqueraded as a lawyer before finally getting my hands dirty.

Today I have the honor of serving as ceo of Calyptix Security Corporation where our team has developed an all in one internet security appliance for small and medium business businesses. People ask why - why not! We deliver security, simplicity and savings all in one device. It seems easy - but it’s not. But it's fun!

My legal experience consisted of 13 years representing entrepreneurs, institutional investors and companies in all types of business transactions - and, on occasion, litigation matters. Ten years in a large Charlotte, North Carolina law firm (Kennedy Covingotn), two years in a small firm Foodman, Hunter and Karress and today I maintain my license throught The Yarbrough Law Firm!

As A lwyer, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the finest institutions and individuals one could hope to encounter - and some were not so good (more on that later). My experiences ranged from multimillion dollar deals to a $25,000 sale of a barber shop. Transactions included VC and private equity investments, M&A transactions, bank loans, employee contracts, securities matters...... And even a few public offerings. I quickly forgot the deal details, the $$$ ... but not the people. The people have been, and always are, the fun and important part.

I have learned a little bit along the way and am sure to learn more. Thus the origin of this blog - to share some of what I have learned and hope to learn.