While some consider it a unique way to start out, we don't like the use of "splash" screens. They're just a waste of time. (A splash screen is an introductory screen that invites you to "Click here to continue, or wait a few moments" and then another home page loads.) We're greeted by a scrolling JavaScript message that proclaims, "Welcome to Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy, LLP!" and a counter that tells us we're visitor number 8806. So what? These elements (prevalent on other sites as well) add nothing to a page and suggest that they were added simply because they could be added. While nothing flashy, the graphics are consistent throughout and are different from many other sites. The "What's New" section contained reasonably up-to-date information, though some of the "announcements" are buried deeper and could be brought into the "What's New" section itself. (In addition, this page could benefit from dropping the rotating yellow "New" button.) The entire site needs a consistent navigation bar. Its absence makes browsing the site quite difficult. The newsletters are quite good, but there are gaps in the coverage. We like allowing browsers to subscribe to the newsletters. This builds a good database of contact names for the firm, and is still the best example of "push" technology in use today. The attorney bios are good, but we don't understand why the e-mail addresses are hidden. You must click on a picture of a mailbox to go to another file, where you can fill in a form. At no time is the attorney's e-mail address disclosed.