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 →

Sometimes things just aren’t worth fighting about.  Sometimes they are.  Sometimes lawyers fighting for you works, sometimes it doesn’t.  Only you–the Client–can decide. But before jumping in to “Sue The B@$t@rds” take a deep breath and think about things. Let … Continue reading →

And do negotiate with full knowledge of your rights.  Case in point (names and descriptions are modified to protect the guilty): A friend of mine named “Nancy” who is a lawyer, was contacted by “Joe” because Joe’s blind father was … Continue reading →

The answer to this is yes.  Unconditionally.  It’s one of the few times it’s absolutely unconditional.  You can always fire your attorney. But you may need to pay them to get all or part of your file.  That’s called a … Continue reading →

I don’t do divorce law but I have a lot of friends who do.  And more friends who are caught up in divorce(s).  So, here are some divorce survival tips: Pre-marriage: GET A PRE-NUP! Post-marriage: If you are getting a … Continue reading →

What, if any, liability do you have for writing a blog?  What liability do you have for the comments on your blog?  What about the blog host?  Are they liable? The last question may be the easiest.  Congress made a … Continue reading →