The Real “Pay It Forward” Lawyers

A couple of our big-time legal advertising firms in Chattanooga make it a point to be seen on television or in their other forms of press coverage giving out sums of money to needy persons.  While any act of philanthropy by lawyers should be appreciated, I leave it up to the readers to make their own decision as to whether said acts are a genuine act of charity or just another step to attract business out of their million-dollar advertising budgets to attach a softer image of the public who if polled disapprove of lawyer advertising by a large percentage.

Let’s “fast forward” to some real legal donors! 

A pool-playing buddy of mine and local architect, Bill Wilkerson, who has served on the Board at the Chattanooga Community Kitchen for years recently sent me a copy of the 2020 Winter edition of their Newsletter.  Featured on the front page (not paid to be there) was a photo of Chattanooga trial attorney Richard Wagner who at Christmas 2009, along with Jim Bach and other friends started raising money for the charity that feeds, clothes and houses the homeless of Chattanooga every day of the year. 

Over the years (30) they have raised over $200,000 to support the work of the Community Kitchen.  Yet I’ve never seen Richard or his brother Mike on television seeking glorification or hustling for personal injury cases for their law practice founded by their late father, Joe Wagner.

Joe would have been proud of his boys who know the right way to pay it forward!

I encourage you to buy local products and hire local, reputable attorneys!

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