I am often contacted by prospective clients who made the mistake of going to Court alone, and without consulting with an attorney, after having been charged with domestic violence. They thought that because either no one was injured, or because their partner did not want to pursue the case that […]
Law and Legal
The Importance of Legal Translation Services
The field of law is complex and reflects cultural variations, making it more difficult for a foreigner to understand. Transparency is not inherent in most legal regulations and guidelines and language barriers can lead to misinterpretation that has serious consequences. Legal translation is the act of converting legal text from […]
What to Look for in a Good Insurance Agent?
Insurance agent – does the word ring any bells? May be a figure of a relative or a person who pesters you to meet his monthly sales target comes to your mind. Or you remember a person who you rush to do last minute investment to save on income tax. […]
The Advantages Of Personal Injury Lawyers
Almost everyone meets with some kind of an auto accident – often it being a small one. Personal injury solicitors are not often needed in such cases. But sometimes, you may be involved in a situation that requires the attention of a personal injury lawyer. There is a misconception that […]
Tips for Choosing a Good Lawyer
Choosing the right lawyer can often seem like a daunting task in today’s world of scammers and frauds; television and the media often instill in us a stereotype of ruthless lawyers who only care about money and prestige. And while there are some who fall into that category, the majority […]
IVC Filter Lawsuits
An IVC filter is a medical device that is often placed in a person’s body to prevent pulmonary embolus. Doctors use these devices when discovering blood clots in a person’s veins. Blood clots pose the potential threat of breaking free and becoming lodged in a person’s lungs, which is potentially […]
Doing Well by Doing Good: Law Firm Social Responsibility
Corporations increasingly subscribe to the principle of corporate social responsibility. CSR is based on the belief that a demonstration of concern for the environment, human rights, community development and the welfare of their employees can make a corporation more profitable. And if not more profitable, at least a better place […]
Self-Advocacy For Teens
Students with special needs, including ADHD, learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, often need people to advocate for them in order to get appropriate supports from schools and practitioners. Most of that job goes to parents and grandparents during early and middle childhood. When these students hit the teen years, […]
