Reading Time: < 1 minute In a legal environment where more and more people are electing to represent themselves in drafting documents, responding to formal requests and even attending Court appearances, attorneys are often asked the question “Do I need an attorney for this?” As with many loaded questions, the response is much more involved than the inquiry.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSome people are reluctant to hire a lawyer following an accident. It seems that many people feel it may be in their best interest to proceed on their own. This approach is not only welcomed, but encouraged by the insurance company.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen I was in college over 40 years ago, I was part of a ministry in which we were strongly encouraged to memorize Scripture. One month I chose the 3rd chapter of James, which is a very well known admonition against negative or slanderous speech.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYears ago when I was studying for the bar exam, my review materials included a section on the law of Agency. Agency is a legal concept that can apply to business dealings, financial transactions and any other situation where a person is authorized to act on the behalf of another.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRecently I was visited by two clients who needed me to help them tie up the loose ends of their late mother’s financial affairs. These included a land contract which she had signed a few years prior to her death.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs a Christian attorney with a busy family law practice, I understand as well as anyone that divorce, legal separation and custody situations happen to people from all faith backgrounds.