
How Do Lawyers Bill Their Clients For Their Services
Billing rates for lawyers can drastically change depending on the case and the lawyer. What lawyers bill their clients for can be pretty surprising, not to mention expensive. Even a simple copy of a few legal documents can cost a dollar per page! Lawyer’s bill and charge their clients for their legal services and your case’s entire legal team. Although it’s hard to get an exact estimate on...

The Myth Of Frivolous Lawsuits | 5 Of The Most Frivolous Lawsuits
Tort law allows plaintiffs harmed by another party to receive compensation for their injuries. In many cases, tort law also acts as a way to deter the defendant or “wrongdoer” from harming others again. Typically, these cases are not criminal. This means the defendant won’t likely serve jail time, but will have to pay the plaintiff damages if the defendant is deemed guilty by a jury. ...

5 Things CPS Looks For During a Home Visit
Legally Protect Yourself During A CPS Home Visit It’s one of the most stressful things a parent can endure: a CPS visit. You may have one scheduled, or your CPS social worker showed up unexpectedly. The best thing to do during an investigation is to know how to prepare for it. Even the best parents can feel overwhelmed by a visit from a social worker. Having any stranger come...

4 Things Pregnant Workers Can Legally Ask Their Employers
Adjustments Pregnant Workers Can Legally Ask For If you’re pregnant, you may find that even some of the basic tasks at your job have gotten way harder. Pregnancy takes a large toll on your body, and working while pregnant is totally possible, but you have your limits. Pregnant workers legally have the right to work adjustments in order to stay healthy and strong. There are laws that...

What Is a Living Trust and 7 Reasons Why You Need One
A living trust is one of the most helpful tools in estate planning. Many estate attorneys recommend creating one when planning your estate, as it gives you control in both life and death. The best part of a living trust is it helps your heirs avoid lengthy probate battles and even estate taxes. This means that the heirs you choose in life get to take everything you’d like to leave them....

What To Do If A Friend or Family Is Detained By ICE
Throughout the last few years, ICE officers are increasing their arrests on documented and undocuented immigrants in the US. In 2019, ICE officers arrested approximately 143,000 undocumented immigrants. Being arrested as an immigrant- documented or undocumented can be terrifying for both the detainee and their family. In addition to these arrests, over 267,000 immigrants were removed from the...

Virginia Passes More Than 1,200 New Laws
The state of Virginia has just passed more than 1,200 bills and legislations signed by Governor Ralph Northam. Most of these new laws out of Virginia will take effect July 1, 2020. Other new laws, such as the state-wide minimum wage increase to $9.50 an hour will take effect within the following year in 2021. In addition to these new laws, Virginia has also passed several other major...

8 Questions To Ask An Employment Lawyer During Consultation
Employment Law And Workers Rights Upon consultation with an employment lawyer, you should ask a few questions to decide if the lawyer is right for you. An employment dispute can seriously affect your future career. You should work with only the best lawyer who’ll fight for all your rights. There can be a number of reasons why you’re asking an employment lawyer to represent...

What To Do About Pregnancy Discrimination At Work
Pregnant Workers Rights Under the 1964 Civil Rights Act, pregnant individuals or those who are likely to become pregnant cannot be fired or discriminated against. This means that it is illegal for you to be fired, not hired or promoted, and denied work due to a pregnancy-related issue. This means you can’t be fired even if you need time off or can’t do a task because of your...

What Is A Probate And How To Avoid It
Many beneficiaries don’t realize the hoops they may have to jump through after someone’s death. If you’ve never been a beneficiary to an estate you might not know what probate is. Estate attorneys recommended their clients avoid probate as much as possible. In addition to prolonging the grieving process by carrying on the estate process for months and even years, probate takes some...