Back from Richmond

Brian November 1st, 2005

We just got back from Richmond. It was a long trip, but we had a great time.

My family and a friend’s family enjoyed a great dinner at the Tobacco Company on Sunday night. This was the first time I had ever ate there, but the food, service, and atmosphere were really great.

Then today, I got to raise my right hand and swear to be a great attorney, which took less than a minute. However, about an hour and a half was spent listening to the over 900 names be called out.

I was “fortunate” enough to be in the “out of state” section, which means we got to sit in the back, be the last ones called, and had no school-provided reception. But, hey, I am not complaining. This also meant I was sitting with the same folks who graduated from Harvard, Yale, etc. (not exactly a bad crowd) :)

Thanks again to everyone who left a comment offering their congratulations.

7 Responses to “Back from Richmond”

  1. # Mickey Roseon 01 Nov 2005 at 6:21 pm

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  2. # Kaye Dixon Buchananon 01 Nov 2005 at 7:29 pm

    Hey Brian !
    Congradulation on being the first lawyer in the class of CHS “1997″! I know the classmates are proud of you!
    I know that I am ! Proud to have seen you grow up to be such an important person, but of course you already were! Love Kaye Buchanan, Heather’s mom.

  3. # Brian Pattonon 02 Nov 2005 at 12:12 am

    Hey Kaye,

    Thanks for the kind words.

    I should point out there are at least three other attorneys from our high school class: Mindy Rose, Laura Yates, and Laura Faye Mullins.

    Thanks for visiting.

  4. # Lowellon 02 Nov 2005 at 6:04 am

    Great job, Brian. Now go get those corrupt Kilgores and their cronies!

  5. # Kaye Dixon Buchananon 02 Nov 2005 at 7:06 pm

    Yes ! I forgot, Heather reminded me of that today! Well, I am proud of you all! I am glad to have known all of you.
    Love Kaye Buchanan, Heather’s Mom

  6. # Salt Lickon 03 Nov 2005 at 10:00 am

    Well, congratulations. I came from S. Minor’s blog looking for a good story about “swearing,” because the first judge I appeared before as a young attorney was stinking drunk, and he started swearing at me before I’d finished my first sentence. So help me God. Luckily, his clerk stepped in and saved me. Welcome to the legal profession.

  7. # Richard Hubbardon 03 Nov 2005 at 11:05 pm

    Belated congratulations on your accomplishment. While I heard about it from several sources, I somehow didn’t get around to extending my best wishes to you for your accomplishment. I’m looking forward to hearing even more about your future achievements.

    Best Regards.

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