Welcome to our "blog"!

Friends,

I would like to welcome you to what I am confidant is an exciting new chapter in the history of Panini & Rye—the official Panini & Rye “blog”! As you all must know, Panini & Rye has always led the way in innovative new ways to service the public. When Chris Panini and I “hung out our shingle” in 1982, nobody in Golem County had thought to use billboards to “spread the word.” No other law firm had thought to sponsor car raffles. Certainly nobody had thought to regularly offering discount coupons for legal services. So we’ve always led the way, going where few have trod.

But why now, Mr. Rye, you might ask. As you probably know, the Panini & Rye family suffered a tragedy recently when Chris Panini entered federal custody. I won’t go into specifics because it serves no interests other than the fascists at The Purgatory Picayune. Let me digress for a moment. I wholly reject the Picayune’s claim that Panini & Rye “represents all that is rotten with the practice of law in this country.” Maybe the editors haven’t looked at enough law firms in this country. Maybe the editors don’t think sponsoring the Purgatory Troubled Teen Touch Football League as worthy. I disagree. If I thought a lawsuit would solve anything, I’d pursue that course, but sometimes it’s best to take one’s crucification like a man. I nevertheless realize that the noble visage of Panini & Rye has suffered a black eye and is in need of some make-up.

Last month, I took some time off and visited the forests of outside of town, hiking, swimming, communing, seeking guidance. As so often happens, I found inspiration from William Jefferson Clinton, America’s greatest president, who urged us to get on “the information superhighway of the 21st century.” I’m a firm believer that the “Internet” is here to stay and that “web logs,” or “blogs” are an ideal way of communicating to the public. Thus was born an idea!

I have asked the rest of the Panini & Rye family—partners, associates and staff—to participate in this “blog,” to share their experiences working at and living at Purgatory’s greatest law firm. I am confident that as you get to know us better, to experience our chi, you will give us back your trust. I encourage you to “email” myself and anyone else at Panini & Rye and tell us what you think, what you want from us.

Thank you for your time,
Perry Rye, Esq.