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I meditated for a while about what I would blog about for the month of March.  I kept trying to figure out how I could cleverly present to you some useful legal advice, which you could put in your BOSS informational arsenal.  However, as I pondered about what legal advice to provide, I realized that you would need more than one blog to understand ANY legal subject matter.  I, also, figured that I could present to you a more interesting read.  I mean who REALLY wants to read about contracts? I was moved about sharing with the wonderful women of the BOSS Network, why I do what I do.  I wanted to share with you the duty that I have to my community having the honor of serving as an attorney.  In the spirit of Women’s History Month, which is right after African-American History Month, I felt that this was the most appropriate subject matter.  I thank my mother for exposing me to my history early on in my life.  My mother would take me to th...

We are blessed to see another New Year.  Most of us have claimed 2012 to be “our” year.  As I scroll through myFacebook newsfeed and Twitter timeline, I often see proclamations of how this year will be the best year yet!  However, my question to you is, “What is your PLAN to make this year (and beyond) greater?” That’s right.  I said it.  YOUR PLAN.  I mean, Oprah did not go from the anchorwoman of the local news to having a billion dollar media conglomerate without having a plan.  Steve Jobs was not able to resuscitate a dying Apple to become a company with more cash on hand than the United States of America without having a plan.  I guarantee you that these two business icons createdat least two types of plans:  a business plan and an estate plan .  Your plan is a personal roadmap to your success.  It will serve as a guide to your ultimate dreams and goals. 1 st   #DAPLegalTip  – Have a business plan As an attorney, ...

D artesia A . P itts is the principal of the Law Office of Dartesia A. Pitts.  Recognized as a “Mover & Shaker” by NV Magazine and as a BOSS Influencer, she is an experienced Illinois trial and transactional attorney.  She serves as the community’s primary resource for all things law related.  Attorney Pitts’ practice areas include Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Business, Entertainment and Probate.  However, she has a referral base of lawyers that can handle any legal issue that you may have. Attorney Pitts is a Chicago native.  She grew up in the historical Bronzeville community.  She attended St. Elizabeth elementary school and Holy Name Cathedral high school.  After the Archdiocese closed Holy Name Cathedral, she finished her high school education at Lourdes on the southwest side of Chicago. Attorney Pitts attended Kenyon College in Gambier, OH receiving a Bachelor’s of Art in History.  While at Kenyon, her senior thesis focused on ...