Hiring an attorney can be an expensive undertaking. Whether you need to defend yourself against criminal charges, file a personal injury lawsuit or litigate the terms of your divorce, your lawyer may invest dozens of hours, amounting to thousands of dollars worth of...
Month: January 2022
Your rights during a vehicle search
Let’s say you get pulled over by a police officer for a cracked taillight or an outdated registration. It seems like a fairly routine traffic stop until the officer wants to search your vehicle. You are caught totally off-guard. You’re scared even though you have...
Did your lawyer fail to prepare you for court?
Someone who has never been to court before needs a lot of guidance from their attorney to make a good impression and avoid serious mistakes. Your lawyer can explain the law to you and help you understand what's at risk during your civil case or criminal trial. They...
What happens if you file a legal malpractice lawsuit?
When you hire an attorney, you expect them to look out for your best interests and to provide competent representation in your legal matter. A lawyer can help you settle a personal injury claim or defend yourself against criminal charges. Unfortunately, sometimes an...
What can you do when your attorney doesn’t answer you?
People who hire a lawyer expect that they will be able to communicate with that lawyer as necessary. Unfortunately, there are times when people don’t get the communication they need from their attorney. It’s nearly impossible to create an effective legal strategy when...
Avoiding police brutality with the co-responder model
A young millennial who has been stopped by the police is not responding in a way the officers would like. They may be non-responsive to their questions. As a police officer moves to place handcuffs on the person, they resist the officer. One officer pulls their Taser....