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Now, we’ve all done that to someone or have had it done to us. Either
you walk by and say it or e-mail someone or leave a voicemail message.
You're left to fill in the blank. Nonetheless, as the meeting was in
progress, my mind was drifting and struggling to anticipate what Steve
wants to talk about that is so important. Initially, I wondered if it was
about the Fastpitch World Series for this fall, that he has been trying to
drag me to for years. If not, what could it be? I was truly puzzled.

Well, it wasn’t long before the meeting adjourned and our conversation
quickly turned to drag racing. Of course, I was aware that Steve has
been involved in several businesses for a while and was glad to see that
they have been treating him well. Believe me, if it’s one thing that Steve
can do well, it’s talk business and sports to people. On the other hand,
what he didn’t know, was that I love cars...and bikes...and well, just about
anything with wheels and a motor. As a result, our conversation went
something like this:

Steve:   Bolky, I’ve put together a little business with my friend. It’s
called Ś²Ŧ© Marketing Promotions and we’re looking to provide a full
service to marketing and promotions for people who don’t have the time
or know-how to get their name out to the fans, media and/or marketing
partners. I was wondering if you could lend your expert knowledge to
the business and write some articles for us.

Mark: ( By now, the creative juices were flowing ) Absolutely !! What did
you have in mind? Maybe a little piece on high-performance small blocks
or maybe something on big block torque monsters?

Steve:   Well, no...

Mark:   How about something a little more technical, like how cam lift and
duration affects engine horsepower?

Steve: I don’t think that...

Mark:   Maybe a little piece on the difference between turbo- and
superchargers? How about that?

Steve:   Actually, I thought that since you’re an attorney, you could
provide a column dealing with legal issues and how they might impact
drivers, teams, players, their business, their families, something like that.

( Brief pause while I change the dumbfounded look on my face)

As you might have guessed, the last thing that I expected to hear was a
request for a legal article. In fact, after putting in 60 hours a week doing
legal stuff, I was actually hoping that it would be an article about, well,
cars...or bikes...or anything with wheels and a motor.

Nonetheless, here we are. They asked for it and you’re going to get a
column about legal issues. Of course, I am an attorney and you can
expect that I will provide a disclaimer for the work that I will provide. In
addition, it’s not only a disclaimer, but just good, practical information
about dealing with legal issues and attorneys. Here it is:

This column should not be construed, nor is it intended, to provide legal
advice. It is a medium used to inform you, the member, about legal
issues and their possible ramifications.   All legal advice must be
discussed specifically and in detail with your attorney. In other words, I
am not your attorney by the mere fact that I am writing an article.

See, that was painless, but necessary. Of course, I will certainly be
willing to take your call about a legal matter, but you have to pick up the
phone or e-mail me. I can be reached at the address and number
following this article. Remember as a Participating Member of the Ś²Ŧ©
family, we are here to help you. Please have your Ś²Ŧ© Participating
Member Account Number attached with your emails, or ready when you
call.

This is my maiden voyage for Ś²Ŧ© Marketing Promotions and is an
introduction of things to come. In the future, I anticipate articles in regard
to the need and creation of your business entity and as a result of the
highly publicized Terri Schiavo case, the need for a living will, as well as
others.

Take care.
Mark

Attorney Bolkovac can be reached at the following:

Mark D. Bolkovac, Esq.
Bolkovac & Associates
1530 Frick Building
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219

(724) 325-4450