E D I T O R’ S M E S S A G E M a r k F. B a s e m a n – H a r r i s, H u n t & D e r r, P. A.
Let’ sGiveaWarmWelcome toourNeweditor, me.
Whati’ vealwayslikedmostaboutLawyer magazineisthe diversityoftopicsineveryissue. tome, theperfectarticle isonethatappealstolawyerswhoareexpertsinagiven areaandtooutsidersalike.
It’ s remarkable how easy it is to say“ yes” to commitments that are six months away. Perhaps a good friend— let’ s call him outgoing Lawyer magazine editor Jim Wimsatt— suggests in March 2026 that you should replace him as the editor of Lawyer magazine. Maybe this friend flatters you and tells you how you would be perfect for the position. Maybe he also reminds you that your entire career relies on networking, and that having your picture in every copy of the magazine will be good for business. So of course, with equal parts selflessness and selfishness, you agree.
Then, all of the sudden six months have gone by. You’ re a little older, a little balder, and now you have to actually edit the magazine. Worse, you have to write an introductory article. This is why it’ s better to have no friends. Alas, here we are. So, let me start by welcoming you to another Bar year. All kidding aside, I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the editor of this magazine. A few things about me. I’ ve been a member of the
Florida Bar since 2011 and my practice is focused on
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