Anonymous Law Student

There’s an old saying that attorneys are a, “dime a dozen”. With the advent of social media the tools to select the right attorney for the right job, and compare all at the same time, is at your fingertips.

That means the following concern should happen less in our digital age.

My attorney for 2 years has done nothing that I understand. I drive 80 miles one way for a meeting and we discuss options/strategies then I leave (after she charges 400.00) and she does not follow thru. Read the rest of this entry »

Case Study Question:

Can you sue doctors if they put someone on life support for a week even though in the subjects living will (which the doctors do have a copy of) they stated that they do NOT want to be on any form of life support? Read the rest of this entry »

What is it called when a party to a contract has an intent to deceive the other party?

a – Optimization of profits
b – Contract revision
c – Rescission
d – Scienter

Thoughts?

Be it a common law relationship, girlfriend, friend, parent, and even spouse, when you’re purchasing a home ensure you’re very clear in writing what will happen when the house is a) sold, and b) if someone wants to exit the partnership early. Read the rest of this entry »

You slipped on city property and will be bringing a claim against the city.

You’ve been hit from behind by an automobile and you feel fine for a couple of weeks but then you’re starting to get pain in your neck.

No matter your story, if you’re injured and plan on filing a claim you should be aware of your limitations. Read the rest of this entry »

Condo living can be good for the environment, requires less maintenance, and can increase security/community. Smaller spaces and sharing heat reduces your carbon footprint (assuming you pay attention to that kind of thing). You don’t have to vacuum common area carpets, shovel snow, or cut grass. The garbage is taken away down your chute, and your condo fees cover most of your utilities. You also have the benefit of living in close proximity to others for added security. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you seen the latest (cheap) craze for potential drunks? http://www.selfbreathalyzer.com/

The Blow before you Go.

It’s a way for people who have been drinking to beat the system. Essentially checking to see if they are drunk enough to drive.

But there’s a catch. Read the rest of this entry »

When you’re involved in a car accident, or really any incident where you’ve been injured, it’s important to protect yourself.

You may find yourself faced off against another’s insurance company. You may also think that your insurance company is on your side. That’s partially not true. The insurance companies see you as profit–as a number. That means they may not always be looking out for your best interests 100% of the time. That’s why it’s prudent to hire an attorney who has the responsibility of thinking about you over the bottom line of the insurance companies. Read the rest of this entry »

As most seasoned DUI attorneys will know, the most important decision they must make in a case is choosing what defense to present. As once a defense is presented, it is typically quite difficult to present a different one if the jury is unimpressed by the first. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are considering filing a case under lemon law, you first must have an automobile that is considered to be a “lemon”. This can be generally defined as a car with mechanical problems that result in excess loss of usability of the vehicle. If you have submitted the proper paperwork and notified the dealer or manufacturer, and they were unable to fix the issue, refund your money, or replace the vehicle, then you may file a lawsuit. Depending on the state you are located in the procedure for filing a suit will vary slightly. Read the rest of this entry »