People often ask me why I should choose a small law firm over a large one. While I run a small law firm and may have some bias, I truly believe there are very important reasons why you should choose “the little guy”. Long ago, when I clerked for a large law firm in Fort … Read more
Criminal charges are a serious matter for everyone. If you are the accused, make sure that you hire a good criminal lawyer for your legal representation. In this article, we have shared some tips which will make the recruitment process easier for you. Read on to find out more. 1. Experience There are many types … Read more
Family lawyers are needed in a variety of situations, including divorce. Such situations are very stressful and if you are not careful, you can have a very difficult time in such times. There is a need to have a professional with a deep understanding of the law by your side in order to handle various … Read more
Do You Need A Lawyer For Your Car Accident? If you are legally driving on the roads and you have a car accident your insurance company will cover everything, right? not necessarily. Your insurance company has an interest in protecting your assets and paying as little as possible for accidents. They are in the risk … Read more
There are probably more than 10 pages in any phone book and probably more than 20 personal injury attorneys listed in some large cities. So, how do you choose the right one for your case? Personal injury cases are a serious matter. They sometimes involve large compensation. Victims of a personal injury will depend on … Read more
Corporations increasingly subscribe to the principle of corporate social responsibility. CSR is based on the belief that demonstrating concern for the environment, human rights, community development and the welfare of its employees can make a corporation more profitable. And if not more profitable, at least a better place to work. Law firms can learn from … Read more
Lawyers are an integral part of the legal system, and they come in many different types. From criminal defense attorneys to corporate lawyers, each type of lawyer has a specific role to play in the legal system. Understanding the different types of lawyers and what they do can help you make an informed decision when … Read more
Recent ‘future of legal servicesThe conference held in Birmingham (UK) highlighted the challenges faced by many lawyers as they try to survive or thrive. Many of these have been mentioned in various blogs and articles such as ‘Goodbye to All That’ by Jordan Furlong. There were some statements made at the conference that were really … Read more
Each state has its own rules regarding family law, and each jurisdiction has its own rules. State laws determine custody rights, spousal support, divorce, and even non-marriage issues such as guardianship, emancipation, and adoption. Lawyers specializing in family law must have a thorough understanding of the particular laws of the parties involved. When it comes … Read more
A very common breach of professional responsibility that many federal government agency attorneys routinely commit is failure to pass a settlement demand from the employee’s attorney to the agency. Many of these agency attorneys mistakenly believe that they are entitled to submit each settlement demand when the agency settlement officer informs the agency attorney that … Read more