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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Be careful what you ask for
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
Don’t negotiate against yourself
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
Can you fire your attorney?
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
Divorce survival tips
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
Blogging Liability
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
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/
