You hire a lawyer because you need someone on your side who understands the law and can negotiate on your behalf. Whether you face criminal charges, are headed to divorce court or intend to sue a business for an injury it caused you, you rely on your lawyer to give...
Too many people who are older and/or have a disability don’t take any kind of legal action after suffering injuries caused by a property owner’s negligence. They assume that the accident that caused the injuries will be blamed on their own mobility or balance issues...
You expect to receive proper legal guidance for the money you pay for an attorney's time. Such services often command a premium price when are least able to pay for them. You may have needed to make some hard choices when you first hired your attorney. Gathering the...
When you hire an attorney, you expect them to offer you appropriate advice and to put your interests ahead of even their own. Unfortunately, not all attorneys fulfill their duty to their clients. Some offer inadequate representation due to a lack of experience or...
Attorneys providing legal advice about civil matters or criminal defense representation are human even though they perform such important work for other people. They can make mistakes just like anyone else. However, their mistakes can potentially have catastrophic...
There are few things in life more inherently frightening than facing serious criminal charges. The idea that you could lose your freedom or your reputation because of unfounded accusations may make you feel desperate to defend yourself. The good news is that there are...
If you followed the story of George Floyd, you may be interested to know that the state trials of two of the officers involved have been delayed until January 2023. Why? The goal, the judge stated, was to do the best they could to provide the defendants a right to a...
Whether you’re in court as a plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit or as someone who’s been charged with a crime, you know that you’re required to tell the truth. When you’re under oath – whether on the witness stand or in a conference room during a deposition,...
After an auto accident, many people think that it’s normal to have a headache. In some regards, it is if you have suffered from whiplash or hit your head. What isn’t recommended is going home without getting checked out by a medical professional. Even if you feel...
When you hire an attorney, you are putting your trust in them. You expect that they will work to help you through a difficult situation, whatever that may be. Discovering that they did not have your best interests at heart can leave you feeling helpless and...
