People thought I was joking when I told them that I was taking four weeks off after my wife and I welcomed our third boy earlier this year. My law career was in full swing. My billable hours were strong.

As attorneys, productivity is primarily measured in billable hours. Our time is our most valuable asset. To break away for an entire month would clearly reduce my billable hours for the year.  How could I afford to step away from the office for four weeks? Will other attorneys question my commitment? How would clients respond?