If you want to resolve your case peacefully, mediation could be the best option. The process is designed to help opposing parties reach a quiet, efficient, and amicable resolution rather than deal with the unfortunate consequences of courtroom litigation. Clearly, this all sounds fantastic on paper, though we know there are still plenty of misconceptions…
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Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family, and the process often goes off without a hitch. That said, even something as selfless as estate planning is not without its share of issues from time to time. Disputes over estates and inheritances can arise for various reasons, from…
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With the arrival of another new year, we cannot stress enough how crucial it is for business owners to assess their legal responsibilities and create a legal business checklist to determine what needs to be updated to resolve potential gaps in protection and set themselves up for success. After all, companies and well-intentioned owners and…
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When many people think of family law, their minds often leap to difficult and emotionally charged legal matters. Take you for example. You are likely thinking of divorce as you read this. Meanwhile, someone else might think of a contested child custody battle or a messy dispute over supervised visitation schedules and who gets to…
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In July, our team of attorneys published an article about a new corporate reporting requirement from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024. Commonly referred to as the Corporate Transparency Act, the new regulations mandated various business types to complete an additional beneficial ownership filing or face penalties, which…
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You are getting divorced, and your lawyer keeps mentioning something called “discovery.” Ah, yes, another one of those legal terms you have heard in passing but know very little about. You want to ask what it means but do not want to come across as uneducated about the legal process. Instead, you nod and hope…
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Group Personal injury cases are common year-round and range from minor disruptions to daily life to cases where the injured party and their family are severely impacted and deserve compassionate support and strategic legal representation. That said, the winter season can be inherently dangerous and is known as one of the busiest times of the…
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As one year winds to a close and another begins, now is the perfect time to review your estate plan and ensure everything is in order. This is especially true if it has been a few years since you and your estate planning attorney sat down to craft your Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, and…
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It is a typical Wednesday morning, and as you sit down with your cup of coffee and open your laptop, the first email you notice near the top of your inbox is an invoice from your divorce attorney. You were expecting a bill, so the fact that you have an amount due is far from…
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You have contacted an attorney for help with a complex legal matter—maybe a business dispute, a high-net-worth divorce, or a probate issue. But as the conversation turns to billing, you are caught off guard when they mention they charge by the hour. Sure, you are no expert in how lawyers bill, but you would assume…
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