Now I don’t do wills, trusts or estates.  I litigate the consequences of a bad set of decisions when wills are written, trusts are created and then people die.  But this is important:  First, you’re not paying just for the … Continue reading →

So I wanted to replace my 30 year old deck.  And expand/redesign it to be more ergonomic.  I looked around and noticed that Home Depot here in Northern Virginia was advertising that it had people to do deck design/installation.  Great.  … Continue reading →

Sometimes, good cases to attorneys are like a fighter ahead on points in the last round (or two).  After a while you just kick, jab, dodge and run.  You are trying to hold your lead.  But THAT’S when you don’t … Continue reading →

Do you ever wonder why lawyers always look at the calendar?  It’s because you, the client, can lose your rights if you don’t move quickly enough.  That is called the “statute of limitations” and it kicks in to prevent old … Continue reading →

What if a person is illiterate in English?  If they only speak Spanish or Yiddish or Russian?  They can read and write in their own language but not in English.  Is the contract still valid?  Generally, assuming the person is … Continue reading →

Please don’t send me emails saying “be more aggressive,” “fight harder,” “whose lawyer are you?,” or “whose side are you on?”. I understand that litigation is not something anyone but another trial lawyer enjoys.  Many lawyers who don’t do trials … Continue reading →