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If you made mistakes as a teenager that could potentially hurt your career as an adult, learn from my family's experience on how to help with that situation.

What Information Should You Share With Your Defense Lawyer?

8 June 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

A criminal defense attorney is arguably the most important person in your life after you've gotten arrested. While you might feel uncomfortable about sharing certain information with them, it's vital to share details regarding the following issues: Past and Current Substance Abuse You may be deeply embarrassed about a past alcohol problem or a casual drug habit that you had somewhere in your past. What's more, you may not even think it's remotely relevant to the crime you're accused of today, particularly if the charge has nothing to do with alcohol or illegal substances. Read More …

What Could Go Wrong When You Buy A Franchise?

6 June 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

Owning a franchise can give you financial freedom if it is done properly. Unfortunately, some franchisees do not properly research and plan for their new business and end up making costly mistakes. If you are considering buying a franchise, here are some mistakes you need to avoid:   Going It Alone  One of the biggest misconceptions that franchisees make is believing that they do not need their own attorneys to help them through the process. Read More …

Is Challenging A Will Possible?

25 May 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

In most cases, the will decides what happens with a person's estate. However, if one of the beneficiaries or someone who was left out of the will decides to challenge it, the court could have the final say on the division of an estate. There are several possible reasons for challenging a will that a court might find acceptable. To help you determine if you have a reason to challenge one, here are some of the most commonly used methods. Read More …

Working As A Nurse And Injured On The Job? What You Can Do

23 May 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

When you decided to become a nurse, you likely did not anticipate all of the different ways that you could suffer injuries on the job. However, while nursing is an important and rewarding field to go into, there are many ways that you can suffer a workplace injury. Whether you suffered a strain when helping to lift or move a patient, a patient got violent with you or even if you slipped and fell, there are steps that you can and should take after your injury to ensure that you get the care and consideration you need and deserve for your struggles. Read More …

8 Questions To Ask Yourself To Determine If You Need A Living Will

20 May 2017
 Categories: Law, Blog

A living will may be one of the most helpful documents you have on hand. A living will, commonly referred to as an advance medical directive, tells everybody from your doctors to your family members what you would like to occur in the event that you are no longer able to communicate wishes about your healthcare. This document includes information about resuscitation, medications, and life support among other things. Not sure if you need a living will? Read More …

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teenage mistakes that could ruin adult careers

My son has had the goal of becoming an attorney since he was about 14 years old. Unfortunately, he made a very poor decision with a group of friends when he was 16 that put his future plans in jeopardy. When my son told me what had happened and we received the citation, I knew that we had to hire an attorney to help him through this. I could not see how a small incident such as this should hurt his chances for success when he is an adult. Thankfully, things worked out for us, but it was a long journey which you can follow on our blog.