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16 Year Old Who Killed Four People Was 3X DWI Limit

Ethan Couch's blood-alcohol limit was a insanely high 0.24 -- three times the legal limit - as he recklessly drove down a dark narrow road at 70 mph in a huge Ford F35 and set off a chain wreck ...

3 Warning Signs That Your Lawyer's No Good

We all have different tastes, and varying notions of what makes a thing great. Some of us tend to the simple yet sophisticated, while others are into ostentation and flair. Just like there is no one way to be well-dressed...

Um, How Often Can You Get Manicures Without Totally F--king Up Your Nails?

Ten Questions to Ask Your Potential Lawyer

Lawyers will often provide a free or very low-cost consultation to discuss the details of your situation and give you an opportunity to ask some basic questions

3 Psychological Tricks That Help New Bosses Earn Respect Faster

How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation or Child Custody Mediation

Learn what mediation is in divorce and custody cases, how to prepare for it, and why I think it is better than going to trial to solve you...

Think twice before taking personal injury case to social media

Social media is a wonderful tool to stay in contact with people you don’t get to see every day. Your friends and family members want to know what you’re up to, but you should think twice before posting about your personal injury case. Insurance companies need to protect their profits Like any other business, insurance companies work hard to protect their profits. They’re not going to pay out a settlement without investigating to every extent!

How to Hire An Attorney

Maybe you’re buying or selling real estate, trying to resolve a dispute with a neighbor, starting a business, or going through a divorce. When life gets legal, you’ll likely need access to a good attorney. But there’s a lot to think about when hiring the services of a lawyer, especially if you’ve never retained one […]

Questions to Ask a Lawyer

Five Critical Questions You Must Ask a Lawyer Before Hiring Him Consider 5 questions to ask an attorney before hiring. Examples include ...

I Have a Case But I Don’t Have Money to Hire an Attorney?

If you do not have the funds to hire an attorney, you may still obtain the legal representation you need through a contigency fee agreement.

Social Security Disability Application Denied! Do I Need to Hire an Attorney?

Whether or not you hire an attorney for your appeal is entirely up to you. While you can go it alone, statistics show that people who a...

Reasons You Should Hire An Attorney After An Auto Accident

After a car accident, the insurance company has attorneys looking out for their best interest. You too should hire an attorney to look out for you!

When Should I Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?

After a car accident, trying to remember what you need to do next can be confusing, to say the least. Right after the accident, you’ll probably be disoriented, and you may be bombarded with questions from the other driver and the police. You might also have to talk to the paramedics, get medical treatment, call your insurance company and figure out what to do with your car. Calling an attorney may not even cross your mind! The majority of car accidents are minor…

Why Hire an Attorney for Child Support Problems

Even though you and your spouse are no longer married, your children still need to be cared for. You may have the responsibility of t...

Why Should I Hire an Attorney For a Divorce?

Divorce is among the most stressful times in a person’s life, and to make matters worse, it is often draining, both emotionally and financially. Because of this, many spouses debate whether they truly need an attorney to help them through the divorce process. The answer, for many reasons, is yes, you will need an attorney, …

ASK SCORE: Hiring an attorney? Ask questions [Column]

Finding and selecting an attorney is not a matter that should be treated lightly.

Should I hire an attorney?

Flexer Law knows what the Social Security Administration is looking for in medical records, so we can work with your doctors to get an effective testimony.

First-Time Homebuyer Assistance: Why Hire an Attorney

By hiring a real estate attorney to guide you through the first time homebuyers process you will get correct legal advice and avoid problems.

Should I hire an Attorney for my traffic case?

You should certainly hire an experienced attorney for your traffic case to help avoid points on your license. Will it save me time? Yes, most times the attorney will only need very little information