Author Archives: admin
And Where did THAT argument come from?
Here’s an interesting question for the lawyers among us. What if the Judge in your case goes off on her own path? What if the Judge decides your case on totally surprising grounds that neither you nor the other side … Continue reading
When should you just shut up in court?
It’s easy to know when to speak up in court. Attorneys do it all the time. We speak up to make objections, to make arguments that might win but might not, to build and preserve a record in case of … Continue reading
How to deal with a bad report from the Court’s own expert?
Normally the court will not hire its own expert. That’s for the 2 sides to do. But sometimes the court will do just that. Then you get the report and it’s completely against your position. O Dear. Court’s tend to … Continue reading
The most cost-effective lawyer is not the cheapest.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/amyanderson/2013/06/04/nothing-is-more-expensive-than-a-cheap-lawyer/
The 5th Amendment and you
Anyone who watches a cop show on TV and certainly anyone who is reading this blog, knows that you DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE. You simply don’t. Especially not without a lawyer there to protect you in any criminal … Continue reading
Should You Hire an Appeals Specialist?
Most people, and many attorneys, don’t know that there is a growing “speciality” of appeals lawyers that only do appeals. Particularly they only do appeals to the US Supreme Court or State Supreme Courts. Sometimes, if the case is prestigious … Continue reading
Honesty and clients
Honesty is only one factor that controls whether or not I will take a client. Some outrageous liars have made great clients and some dedicated truth-tellers have been really bad clients. Lying to me is not a good sign but … Continue reading
Some Small Business Advice
If you have fired an employee for cause and the ex-employee has filed for unemployment compensation, you will find that the process is fairly simple and most people can represent their own company. But, 1. Know your state’s rules before … Continue reading
Appropriate force my A$$$
Shot 16 times by officers: Innocent man files $20M suit We, the lawyers and citizens, need to put a stop to this uncontrolled behavior by the police. In case you think this is unusual, see also Militarized police overreach: “Oh, … Continue reading
Zimmerman acquitted
Well, here’s another post about the Zimmerman trial for martial artists. Question: If Zimmerman had not had a weapon, would he have followed Martin? Dunno. Question: If Zimmernan had not had a weapon, would he have gotten out of the … Continue reading
