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KAYSIA EARLEY , ESQ . Earley Law Firm • Broward , Miami-Dade , and Palm Beach Counties
What was the first job you had ? Okay , this will give away my age , my first job was at Blockbuster . “ Please be kind and rewind !”
What ’ s your proudest moment as a trial lawyer ? My client was facing 3 Life Sentences . After thoroughly investigating the case , the charges were
dismissed on the day of trial .
I attribute my success to .... My spiritual relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ .
What is your most notable verdict or settlement ? I ’ ve practiced both Criminal and Civil law . Although I received numerous monetary settlements , my most notable verdict was when I heard the words , “ We the Jury find the Defendant , ‘ Not Guilty ’!” My client was facing life in prison and is free today .
What is your fantasy job ? Would love to perform , just one time , on a cruise ship .
What is your guilty pleasure ? Eating dessert before dinner .
What do you like to do in your time off ? Travel , domestic or foreign .
What ’ s your favorite hobby ? Sewing or roller-blading
What ’ s one word that describes you ? Blessed
What keeps you awake at night ? Other than my 4 children , I sleep well at night , knowing I lawyered from the heart during the day .
What newspaper do you generally read daily ? Sun Sentinel
What advice would you give a young attorney ? Integrity . For what shall it profit a person , if they shall gain the whole world , and lose their own soul ? ( Mark 8:36 )
How do you relax ? Heated Hand and Stone Massage , often .
What ’ s your most embarrassing moment in life ? I was dating my husband 20 years ago , he ignored his gas light and we ran out of gas in the middle of an intersection . He vowed to never let that happen again , and to this day , he doesn ’ t let the gas go below 1 / 2 tank .
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