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I may be charged with arson. How serious is this crime?
Published: Oct 18,2011
Felony arson is the malicious (with the intent to harm) and willful burning of property, including structures, buildings, motor vehicles, or preserves, forests and parks when the damage or overall property value exceeds $500. If this number is less than $500, the arson is classified as a first-degree misdemeanor.
How can I avoid a tax audit?
Published: Oct 13,2011
Horror stories abound fromtaxpayerswho have been subject to a tax audit of either their personal or business taxes, with tales of hound dog tax auditorswho will stop at nothing to find costly errors in tax filings, digging back years from the present to review ancient documents. While some stories of course are the equivalent of a “big fish” story, no one would ever try to argue that a tax audit is FUN.
How Much is My Case Worth?
Published: Apr 12,2012
"How much is my case worth?" This is a question that is asked of our attorneys in our firm from time to time during the initial consultation. The simple truth is this: If an attorney quotes you a dollar amount of how much your case is worth during an initial consultation, they are simply telling you something you want to hear
Is a Personal Injury Concussion Serious
Published: Mar 09,2012
Head injuries should be treated with great caution so you need to know that a concussion is a serious injury. You should be evaluated by a doctor so you can get the proper treatment and not make your condition worse.
Traumatic Brain Injury Who is the Expert
Published: Jan 11,2012
Many personal injury lawyers think the neurosurgeon or neuroligist is the best witness in a traumatic brain injury case. The best expert to me is the neuropsychologist.
Traumatic Brain Injury Who is the Expert
Published: Jan 11,2012
many personal injury lawyers think the neurosurgeon or heuroligist is the best witness in a traumatic brain injury case. The best expert to me is the neuropsychologist.
How to Prepare For Your 341 Creditor Meeting
Published: Dec 28,2011
This article provides practical advice that can help debtors prepare for a 341 creditor meeting that is part of the bankruptcy process.
Many debtors who are going through the bankruptcy process are intimidated by the idea of attending a 341 creditor meeting, or also called Trustee’s meeting. This isn't surprising because the 341 creditor meeting is a legal proceeding that requires debtors to review their Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions with a court-appointed trustee.
This meeting can feel intimidating because your creditors can ask you certain questions about your debts. However, you can take the stress out of attending this meeting if you plan ahead. In almost all cases no creditor is showing up to ask questions. Normally, it is only the trustee and you. The trustee is not a Judge.
Med Mal Blame Game
Published: Dec 18,2011
So who is to blame? Are plaintiff's lawyers orchestrating these mistakes as part of a broad conspiracy to drum up business? Of course not. Yet PI attorneys are villified when all they do is create a "check" on the medical system. It is wrong that a client should walk in for routine surgery and walk out more debilitated than when they entered the hospital. By the way, we do not advocate suing doctors or hospitals for bad results. There is always a risk of problems during treatment. But administering the wrong medication or performing surgery on the wrong part of the body is inexcusable. Personal injury attorneys keep the medical community honest - or at the very least bring these kinds of problems (that otherwise might get swept under the rug) the attention they deserve.
