Do I Need an Attorney? One question that our attorneys hear frequently is: Do I need a lawyer? If you have been injured and you believe others are at fault for your injury, you should talk to an attorney. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand whether you have a valid claim and guide you through the legal process if a lawsuit is necessary. In many instances, you may obtain a higher settlement if you have legal representation than you would obtain on your own. It is important to know where you stand after a serious accident. You can inform yourself about your legal options by scheduling a free consultation with an attorney at Younce, Vtipil & Baznik to review...
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If you have not been before, you may be anxious about going to court. If you have a case at court, there are steps you can take to be more in control. In some cases, information is available to help you, especially if you don’t have a lawyer. what to do if you are representing yourself what to do to get ready for court, and how to behave when you get to court. Your browser does not support the video tag. What do I need to do if I am representing myself? Gather all the information that you can. Keep all you paperwork together in a safe place. Read our information sheets and guides that might help you to represent yourself. We have online guides to help if you are representing yourself at a...
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This is a question I get asked often, particularly here in Missouri where it is not customary to use lawyers in home purchases unless or until something goes wrong. Oddly, in other parts of the country, NOT using an attorney is considered foolhardy or even against the law. If you are like most people, buying a home is the most significant and largest purchase you will ever make, and it is often a major cause of stress. Please read on, but also visit our residential site, www.HomeSweetLegal.com to sign up for an affordable (and possibly FREE) lawyer to help you buy or sell your next home. Since we live in a more mobile society, geographically as well as economically, it is also very likely...
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Experienced Columbia Medical Malpractice Lawyer Take Action Against Medical Professionals Who Cut Corners Attorney W. Scott Sonntag can help you take action. His legal practice is devoted exclusively to representing medical malpractice accident victims in Maryland and nationwide. If you were injured or lost a loved one because of a medical provider's negligent actions, you need an experienced lawyer in your corner. Medical providers in Columbia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and beyond have the resources to try and mitigate their exposure to risk. Contact our medical malpractice attorney to learn how he can help level the playing field in your favor. Experience Matters in Medical...
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Going through a divorce is a life changing event. It is an uncertain and scary time. During the divorce, you will make very important decisions that will affect the rest of your life. The assets you have acquired during the marriage need to be identified, valued and distributed. Your marital lifestyle will need to be defined. This is so that an effort can be made to insure it is reasonably maintained. If you have children, custody and parenting time issues, child support and college contribution are primary considerations. Because of these ultra-important issues, as well as the emotional impact and the complexities of the divorce process, it is important to have a lawyer. Not just any...
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Buying or Selling a House? Do I Need a Lawyer? At this time of year, the real estate market heats up because Buyers are often anxious to find a new home before school starts. Many transactions are handled very competently by local Realtors without any lawyers involved at all. On the other hand, when something goes wrong, it’s often good to have the advice of an attorney, and to have a lawyer’s negotiating skills as well. More often, even when the transaction goes smoothly, a lawyer can help you understand all of “the paperwork,” like Agreements of Sale, Addenda, Title Reports and Home Inspection Reports. If you are new to owning real estate, or if it’s been quite a few years since you...
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In this courtroom sketch, Jeffrey Epstein, second from right, listens along with defense attorneys, from left, Marc Fernich, Michael Miller, and Martin Weinberg during a hearing in federal court in New York on July 18, 2019. Photographer: Aggie Kenny via AP Photo Jeffrey Epstein ’s lawyers say they need at least a year to review a blizzard of documents prosecutors have gathered against the fund manager as they prepare to defend him against charges of sex trafficking in minors and conspiracy. Prosecutors asked a judge to schedule Epstein’s trial for next June, but defense attorney Martin Weinberg said his team wanted to wait until September 2020, because they haven’t yet...
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Welcome to the Church Law Center Welcome to the Church Law Center, your best resource for nonprofit legal services in California. We have a wide range of experience handling all types of issues affecting nonprofit organizations, including churches, charities, political entities, and other religious organizations. We handle everything from nonprofit formation to tax exemption to governance issues, ensuring your nonprofit is in compliance with both state and federal law. We can help your organization achieve tax exempt status, develop a board of directors, and monitor your ongoing needs to give you peace of mind knowing you are in compliance with the law. Running a nonprofit is a tough...
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It’s a good question. After all, why waste money on a lawyer if you can avoid it. If you have received an infringement notice for a traffic offence you might decide to take it no further. However, if the Police want to talk with you, question you, formally interview you, execute a search warrant, charge you or arrest you, then the short answer is YES. You need a lawyer. You need to know about your rights and how to exercise them. If you don’t exercise your rights then the police won’t protect you. You need to know what you are compelled to do and what you aren’t. What you do or say in your dealings with the police will have a real impact on how your matter is ultimately...
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Are you dealing with a complicated business situation? Were you in an accident resulting in someone’s injury? What do you do when you have a legal issue, and you’ve reached the limits of what you can figure out by Googling? If you’ve hit that limit, it’s time to involve a lawyer. Here are tips to help you find the right attorney for your case. Where to find an attorney-at-law There are more than 100 areas of law practice, so first you’ll need to figure out which area of law covers your legal issue. Then, look for an attorney with specialized expertise and local knowledge. Here are some places to start your search: Get referrals from people in your network. Ask family...
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