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How Power of Attorney Works

Oftentimes as people begin to age, their mental capacity starts to hinder their decision making skills. This is just a natural occurrence that we all have to face at some point, but what happens when there is money, property, bills, and medical treatment involved? Aging is not the only times when a Power of Attorney […]

Do you need an Attorney to Get Workers’ Comp Benefits?

Whether you require a lawyer to represent you after you’re injured and have a workers’ comp claim will depend on numerous factors. When do you need a lawyer? If any of these are true, you ought to retain a lawyer as soon as you can: Workplace injuries are serious enough to need surgery. Workplace injuries […]

The Real Cost Of A Business

Most people dream of having their own business.  They have visions of running the business on their own terms, working the hours that they want to.  They see themselves having perfect employees and making money hand over fist.  That’s a lovely picture and sometimes, if someone is prepared to go into business for themselves they […]

Divorce and Family Law

Have you ever witnessed a friend or family member go through the divorce process?  I bet you heard them say they were going to be civil going through the divorce.  And as the situation went through the courts, the civility went by the wayside.  Divorces are not typically civil.  They deal with the most emotional […]

Defamation of Character

In today’s world, it seems everyone needs to be careful when talking about someone.  People are sensitive to being categorized in certain ways; the names we used to use for groups of people are now offensive.  When saying something about someone you need to make sure you have your facts straight.  With social media everywhere, […]

What Makes A Good Defense Attorney?

How many of you watch Law and Order?  Quite a few I’m sure.  Don’t we just love to watch the police gather all the evidence and work with the prosecutors to convict the guilty person?  Of course we do.  We want good to triumph over bad and we all know the defendant must be a […]

Does My Spouse Need a Power of Attorney?

There are many reasons for a spouse to have power of attorney.  The rights awarded to a spouse on the basis of the legal contract of marriage is more limited than you might think.  A power of attorney will grant the spouse the authority to make decisions in the event the other spouse is unable […]

What is Criminal Procedure?

To maintain order and justice, the legal system has procedures in place.  There are two types of procedures, criminal and civil.  Criminal procedure involves the set of rules and laws that govern the process of bringing charges against a person or entity and the defense of the prosecuted.  Basically, it is the way the judicial […]

Licenses for Alcohol Sale and Distribution

Alcohol is not considered a controlled substance, but it is subject to regulation by the government.  It has many properties that could qualify it as such, but this isn’t about the controversy surrounding today’s alcohol consumption.  To avoid legal trouble, there are protocols you should be aware of and comply with. Different Types of Alcohol […]

What To Expect During Litigation

Going to court might make some people shake in their boots.  It seems intimidating.  The language seems complicated and confusing.  The process is overwhelming unless you break it down into understandable steps.  Here is an overview of how a lawsuit starts, goes to court and is resolved. When first realizing you have a claim against […]

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