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16 Year Old Who Killed Four People Was 3X DWI Limit

Ethan Couch's blood-alcohol limit was a insanely high 0.24 -- three times the legal limit - as he recklessly drove down a dark narrow road at 70 mph in a huge Ford F35 and set off a chain wreck ...

3 Warning Signs That Your Lawyer's No Good

We all have different tastes, and varying notions of what makes a thing great. Some of us tend to the simple yet sophisticated, while others are into ostentation and flair. Just like there is no one way to be well-dressed...

Um, How Often Can You Get Manicures Without Totally F--king Up Your Nails?

Ten Questions to Ask Your Potential Lawyer

Lawyers will often provide a free or very low-cost consultation to discuss the details of your situation and give you an opportunity to ask some basic questions

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Hiring a Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer is an intensive process. You will often hear people complaining about their relationship with their attorney. Issues can be circumvented if you make a concerted effort to avoid the following common mistakes when hiring an attorney. Not checking a lawyer's area of expertise. Some attorneys can do well outside of their area of expertise, but many do not know the nuances in other areas of the law. Therefore, if you need a contract lawyer, do not hire a divorce attorney…

Why Haven't You Heard From Your Lawyer in Months? Is He Hiding From YOU?

You signed up with him. He told you he'd do a detailed and thorough investigation. Then he said he'd get back to you with the results. You haven't heard from

9 Things to Know Before You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

Initial consultations are usually free. Many people don’t call a lawyer because they believe it will cost too much. A good lawyer will be willing to discuss the basic facts of your case and tell you

Workers' Compensation Attorney: Understanding The Process And When To Hire A Lawyer

If you get hurt at work, you are traditionally covered by workers' compensation insurance. There are, however, some things that you hav...

Workers' Compensation Attorney: Understanding the Process and When to Hire a Lawyer

If you get hurt at work, you are traditionally covered by workers' compensation insurance. There are, however, some things that you h...

What makes hiring a lawyer crucial to any business?

Among those essentials is hiring a lawyer. Whether your business is a startup or a more established business in its field, hiring lawyers can be a very crucial step ...

Do I need money to hire a lawyer?

Do I need money to hire a lawyer? Here is some helpful information regarding our personal injury lawyer fees

Five Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer can be intimidating. They will represent you, but how do you know they will do a good job? Ask these 5 questions before you hire a lawyer.

How to Hire An Attorney

Maybe you’re buying or selling real estate, trying to resolve a dispute with a neighbor, starting a business, or going through a divorce. When life gets legal, you’ll likely need access to a good attorney. But there’s a lot to think about when hiring the services of a lawyer, especially if you’ve never retained one […]

Questions to Ask a Lawyer

Five Critical Questions You Must Ask a Lawyer Before Hiring Him Consider 5 questions to ask an attorney before hiring. Examples include ...

I Have a Case But I Don’t Have Money to Hire an Attorney?

If you do not have the funds to hire an attorney, you may still obtain the legal representation you need through a contigency fee agreement.

Social Security Disability Application Denied! Do I Need to Hire an Attorney?

Whether or not you hire an attorney for your appeal is entirely up to you. While you can go it alone, statistics show that people who a...

Reasons You Should Hire An Attorney After An Auto Accident

After a car accident, the insurance company has attorneys looking out for their best interest. You too should hire an attorney to look out for you!