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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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5 Consequences Of A DUI Conviction

14 December 2015
 Categories: , Blog

Whether it is your first offense or not, getting arrested for a DUI is not something you should take lightly. Even if you avoid jail time, you may have to deal with some long-term ramifications if you are found guilty. Here are five consequences of a DUI conviction: Your Driver's License Could Get Taken Away If you are convicted off a DUI, there is a good chance that your driver's license will get revoked for a while. Read More …

Can Allegations Of Benefits Fraud Help Your Divorce Or Custody Case?

27 November 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you've recently divorced your spouse after suffering through years of freeloading behavior, you may be mortified (but not really surprised) to discover your spouse is committing benefits fraud. This fraud can take a number of forms -- from forging medical paperwork to secure federal disability benefits to lying about income or assets to qualify for food stamps. What, if anything, should you do upon learning of your ex's fraudulent ways? Read More …

In Financial Trouble? 5 Things You Should Know About Bankruptcy

9 November 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

You probably thought that bankruptcy was something that affected other people. You had a good job, you paid all your bills on time. You even had a little bit of money left over each month to go and have fun with. Then the bottom fell out. You got sick, lost your job or had to file for divorce. Now you're facing financial ruin. You can't pay your bills and the creditors are calling non-stop. Read More …

What Is Included In An ALJ’s Determination Letter For A Disability Claim Appeal?

21 October 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you request an appeal of a denied Social Security disability benefits claim and lose the appeal, a hearing with an administrative law judge, or ALJ, is scheduled if you want to continue the appeals process. The judge will review the evidence and make a decision. You will receive a determination notice that provides a look into what factors the judge considered. To help you understand the judge's decision, here is an explanation of three areas which should be included in the notice. Read More …

3 Reasons You Need A Lawyer When Developing Your Estate Plan

24 September 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

Can you truly say you have it what it takes to draft your own estate plan? For most of you, you probably can't. There is a lot more to an estate plan than listing your assets and deciding who gets them once you pass. Things can get a lot more complicated. Here are three reasons that you should consider hiring an attorney to handle your end-of-life plans: 1. A Lawyer Can Help You Accurately Craft and Customize a Will. Read More …