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Property Development and Construction

Property development and its lengthy construction process can involve complicated laws. People in the real estate development process are chasing investment opportunities. But every successful developer knows they’ll also have to deal with: Entrepreneurs who want to make it in the real estate development industry must understand every aspect of the construction phase. Speaking to […]

Easements

An easement is a right-of-way over real estate. For example, public utility companies that have pipes and power lines running through a piece of land have easement rights to physically run those utilities through private and public property. The parties to an easement are the dominant estate, who gains the right of way, and the […]

Revocable Trust

Imagine you worked hard to collect some valuable things. You want to give them to your loved ones when you die. But you want the transition to be smooth and private. So, you put your things into a garage. When you die, someone you trust takes your items out of the garage. They then give […]

Simple Will

Think about your prized possessions. It could be cash, jewelry, or your favorite bowling ball. You may not have a lot, but you want your loved ones to get what you have after you die. A simple will can help. Think of it as a wish list where you list who gets each of your […]

What Happens When One Spouse Files for Bankruptcy?

Financial challenges affect everyone. But for a married couple, the decision to file bankruptcy can be an especially frightening and disorienting time. And with so much at stake financially and emotionally, making the right choices about how you file for bankruptcy once you determine that you should file for bankruptcy is of utmost importance. One of those […]

Mediation and Collaborative Law

Going to court to resolve a dispute is stressful. The U.S. legal system is adversarial. But these disputes often involve a resolution that you can reach without a lawsuit. There are alternatives to litigation. Mediation and collaborative law are ways to resolve disputes without leaving it up to the court to decide. Mediation and collaboration […]

Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries

No matter the circumstances of the delivery, parents worry about the health and safety of their newborn. A traumatic birth injury can cause severe injuries to the baby, including nerve damage to the neck, shoulder, and arms. Unavoidable complications can cause some of these injuries. But some birth injuries happen because of medical malpractice. A […]

Is it Illegal to Abandon My Dog or Cat?

Having a dog or cat can bring a lot of love to your life, but it also includes responsibilities and expenses that not everyone is equipped to handle. Sometimes people’s life circumstances change so drastically that caring for a pet stops being feasible, and they need to surrender their animal to someone else’s care. This […]

Do I Need a Lawyer?

If you have never worked with an attorney before, the thought of needing one can probably seem a bit intimidating. After all, aren’t lawyers expensive? Don’t they like to yell and boss people around? The first thing you need to realize is that most lawyers are not like the actors and actresses that portray them […]

Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy brings concern and worry that your finances may never recover. Many people believe that filing bankruptcy means never being able to buy a house. However, bankruptcy is more common than you might think. Many people who have previously filed for bankruptcy recover financially and purchase a new home once their finances are […]