Soon Parted: Challenges Facing Athletes in Maintaining Their Wealth

By Jeffery M. Leving, of The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.   The current debate over NFL players who kneel during the National Anthem demonstrates the skepticism with which some fans view professional athletes. The perception of athletes is frequently that they are being paid a great deal of money to play games and therefore, should have nothing to complain about. However, this view overlooks the real-life challenges athletes face that are unique to their personal and professional