How to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney Years ago there was a famous financial planning commercial that showed an average-looking guy in pajamas placing a butter knife next to his chest at the breakfast table while on the phone with someone explaining how to make the incision. For a few brief seconds, the screen splits to reveal that the person […]
Law school is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences a student can have. The popularity and demand for law schools has grown at a dizzying rate. If you’ve ever seen “Devil’s Advocate,” Al Pacino (during his dramatic closing monologue) says that there are more people in law school than there are actual lawyers. I’ve done some research and […]
Fortunately, my five closest neighbors are true Americans who believe in the Constitution, the United States, and the liberties and liberties that we defend; therefore, they are all republicans or libertarians leaning to the right (I am one of the last). Unfortunately, speaking out and exercising your right to free speech is not that easy in Southern California. My neighbors […]
The following is a practical guide to what you and your spouse will need to complete the necessary court forms to file for a divorce in Florida. Don’t be overwhelmed by other divorce checklists that you may see during your internet search. If you and your spouse generally agree to the elements of the divorce agreement, such as child visitation […]
In law school, as well as in law practice, you will have many opportunities to demonstrate your skills in many types of writing. One type of writing that you will need to use from time to time is expository writing. Expository writing is a rhetorical mode of writing in which the author’s purpose is to inform, explain, describe, or define […]
They can go over the situation with you and let you know if you have a case. If you do, they can share the available options with you. They will review the state and federal overtime laws that apply to your situation. That is what they will use as a basis to get you the money owed. It may take […]
Here are 10 factors to consider before a portable business attorney makes a lateral move to a law firm. This should serve as a guide for your decision-making process as there are so many moving parts in such motion and I cannot cover the whole ground. 1. Law firm environment: Never underestimate the importance of the business environment. If you […]
If you have applied for an Adjustment of Status (“AOS”) on Form I-485 and need to leave the United States, you can switch to the Consular Processing (“CP”) method to obtain a visa abroad. To change to CP, you must submit Form I-824 to USCIS. Form I-824 is a request for the U.S. Consulate Abroad to be notified of your […]
With the economy as bad as it is, many people have lost their homes to foreclosure. There are millions of people who have lost their jobs. If this scenario sounds too familiar to you and your bills are piling up, such as credit card bills, car loans, home loans, medical bills, and regular household bills, you may want to contact […]
After three or four or more grueling years of studying law, are you already a lawyer? The answer is “no” in virtually every state in the United States because you must pass the Multi-State Bar Exam (MBE) before you can be awarded the honor of putting “esq.” behind your name. That shouldn’t be too difficult since you’ve been studying law […]
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