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How To: Estate Planning
Estate planning is the legal process through which you can decide what is done with your estate after you die, including who will inherit your money, [...]
5 Helpful Things to Know About the Bar Exam
If you’re interested in becoming a lawyer, or if you’ve ever looked into what it takes to become one, you’ve probably heard of the bar exam [...]
Law School Tips: How to Specialize in Personal Injury Law
As you navigate law school, you will undoubtedly study high-profile criminal cases and learn about some of the greatest defense attorneys and prosecutors. There will likely [...]
Helpful Tips When Going Through a Divorce
Things to Avoid If facing a potential divorce, there are several unknown things you should not do that could make the process more difficult than it already is. Here's what you need to know. Do Not Move Out of the Marital Home If possible, do [...]
What a Family Lawyer Can Do for You
Life is full of surprises – from the good ones to the great – but let's face it, bad and ugly situations find us as well, and the most severe can require legal guidance. Having a competent and reliable family lawyer in your speed dial [...]
A Day in the Life of a Paralegal
What does a day look like for a paralegal? This is an interesting question – one that those considering law may be asking themselves. While the day-to-day functions of a paralegal can differ from firm to firm and person to person, every paralegal will regularly [...]
What You Need to Know About Declaring Bankruptcy
What Is Bankruptcy? For starters, bankruptcy is a legal proceeding that occurs when an individual or organization is no longer able to repay debts owed. During bankruptcy, a debtor’s assets are numbered, evaluated, and may be used to help repay the debt. Typically, bankruptcy benefits [...]
10 Things to Ask Your Attorney
Are you about to face legal proceedings for the first time? Finding a quality attorney should be a priority whether you’ll be involved in criminal, civil, or business law. It’s easy to just go with the first lawyer your friend recommends or the one you [...]
10 Mistakes First-Time Plaintiffs Make
Practicing law is complicated, and many first-time plaintiffs make mistakes. Law is also unforgiving. Mistakes made by either side can potentially cost plaintiffs the case and with that comes many negative ramifications. We’ve outlined ten common errors made by first-time plaintiffs here, so you can [...]