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A lawyer can become your new best friend when you find yourself facing the legal system. I learned about the legal system and have information to help others.

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not-so-neighborly legal issues

A lawyer can quickly become your new best friend when you find yourself facing the legal system. The legal system is a tangled web that cannot be maneuvered through without training and experience. I was shocked to find out that my neighbor was suing me for the placement of my fence 10 years after the fence was installed. It was at that moment that I began looking for a lawyer to help me protect my rights and avoid having to relocate the fence several inches. By the time everything was said and done, I learned a lot about the legal system and have filled my site with information to help others finding themselves in similar situations.

Latest Posts

You’ve Been Bitten By A Dog: 4 Important Steps To Take

5 February 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

Being bitten by a dog can leave you with injuries, both physical and emotional, that will require professional attention. If you've been bitten by a dog, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your pain and suffering. However, to ensure you receive the compensation you're entitled to, there are some steps you should take that will protect your rights. Here are four things you should do if you've been the victim of a dog bite. Read More …

10 Warning Signs That You Need A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

30 December 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

Your job-related injury is likely covered by your employer's workers' compensation insurance, but claims are not always paid in a timely and trouble-free manner. This insurance is meant to cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages if you are injured on the job. It's important that you inform your supervisor immediately and follow up to ensure that the reports are filled out and filed once you discover your injury. Read More …

Can Allegations Of Benefits Fraud Help Your Divorce Or Custody Case?

27 November 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you've recently divorced your spouse after suffering through years of freeloading behavior, you may be mortified (but not really surprised) to discover your spouse is committing benefits fraud. This fraud can take a number of forms -- from forging medical paperwork to secure federal disability benefits to lying about income or assets to qualify for food stamps. What, if anything, should you do upon learning of your ex's fraudulent ways? Read More …

In Financial Trouble? 5 Things You Should Know About Bankruptcy

9 November 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

You probably thought that bankruptcy was something that affected other people. You had a good job, you paid all your bills on time. You even had a little bit of money left over each month to go and have fun with. Then the bottom fell out. You got sick, lost your job or had to file for divorce. Now you're facing financial ruin. You can't pay your bills and the creditors are calling non-stop. Read More …

What Is Included In An ALJ’s Determination Letter For A Disability Claim Appeal?

21 October 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you request an appeal of a denied Social Security disability benefits claim and lose the appeal, a hearing with an administrative law judge, or ALJ, is scheduled if you want to continue the appeals process. The judge will review the evidence and make a decision. You will receive a determination notice that provides a look into what factors the judge considered. To help you understand the judge's decision, here is an explanation of three areas which should be included in the notice. Read More …