Things were very busy for all of us at Beasley Allen last year. The lawyers and staff personnel in each section of the firm have lots going on and are working very hard. But being able to help folks who need help makes the hard work and all of the effort and expense worthwhile. We are blessed to have had the opportunities to be involved in a number of exciting projects during 2011. We all look forward to the New Year with great anticipation.

The trial next month in New Orleans involving BP, and all of the others responsible for the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, should be one of the highlights of the New Year. Rhon Jones and all of the lawyers and staff in his Section are really looking forward to that trial. We also have a number of important cases set in several states very early this year. I predict that 2012 will be another good year for Beasley Allen clients.

We appreciate very much all of the lawyers we work with outside the firm. Without them, we would not be able to help as many folks as we do. We are thankful for those associations. I am truly blessed to be a part of Beasley Allen and look forward to the New Year.