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A lawyer can become your new best friend when you find yourself facing the legal system. I learned about the legal system and have information to help others.

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not-so-neighborly legal issues

A lawyer can quickly become your new best friend when you find yourself facing the legal system. The legal system is a tangled web that cannot be maneuvered through without training and experience. I was shocked to find out that my neighbor was suing me for the placement of my fence 10 years after the fence was installed. It was at that moment that I began looking for a lawyer to help me protect my rights and avoid having to relocate the fence several inches. By the time everything was said and done, I learned a lot about the legal system and have filled my site with information to help others finding themselves in similar situations.

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The Defense Takes The Field: Know What To Expect

24 April 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

The legal system presents everyone with an opportunity to get paid when they get hurt. If the insurance carrier for that careless driver fails to offer you enough, you have the option to demand more and to take action in court if your demands are not met. This system works both ways, of course, so the other side will be using several defensive tactics to foil your efforts for compensation. Read on so that you'll be prepared when the other side puts their defensive team on the field against you in court. Read More …

Don’t Wait until a Problem Arises: Why You Need To Work with a Real Estate Attorney

24 March 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

Buying a home can have its challenges if you hit a snag during the process. Just one minor issue can turn a simple real estate transaction into a significant problem. That's where a real estate attorney comes in handy. You might not think you need legal assistance when you're buying a home, but with all the issues that can crop up, you really can't afford to buy a home without one. Read More …

Three Reasons To Avoid Filing For Bankruptcy Yourself

23 February 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you have decided to file for bankruptcy and are also thinking about filing for bankruptcy yourself, you should reconsider. There are forms available at legal stores, so it would seem an easy thing to do. But there are many problems that you are likely to encounter. The following are just three reasons to consult with an attorney when filing for Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. You may not qualify Read More …

Know Your Business Partner Is Stealing Money From The Company? Act Fast Now

24 January 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

A business partnership can be straining when there is money missing or disagreements on spending and when you can't agree on how to manage the business together. If you are concerned that your partner has been stealing money from the profits and that they are withholding information from you, you'll want to talk with a lawyer right away. Before you confront your partner and give them a chance to hide any of the evidence you may be able to get, your lawyer will want information about the following. Read More …

Kung-Fu Panda And A Case Of Intellectual Property Fraud

3 October 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

A seasoned artist brought a rather serious lawsuit against DreamWorks Animation -- one that actually survived the studio's request for summary judgment. That fact alone made it seem like the case had some unusual merits -- and then it took an unusual twist that should be a warning sign to trademark trolls everywhere: if you're going to try to sue for the theft of your original ideas or art, make sure that you didn't steal them from somewhere else. Read More …