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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

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Hiring a Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer is an intensive process. You will often hear people complaining about their relationship with their attorney. Issues can be circumvented if you make a concerted effort to avoid the following common mistakes when hiring an attorney. Not checking a lawyer's area of expertise. Some attorneys can do well outside of their area of expertise, but many do not know the nuances in other areas of the law. Therefore, if you need a contract lawyer, do not hire a divorce attorney…

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

3 Psychological Tricks That Help New Bosses Earn Respect Faster

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, …

DIY divorce vs. hiring an attorney: Which is better?

Divorce is generally a rather complicated topic as it involves lots of procedures and processes that an average person may find difficult to understand.

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 […]

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...

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.

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...

How to Get a Divorce Without Having to Hire Expensive Attorneys

It’s hard actually to call getting a divorce a pleasant event, even if the spouses are mutually intended to call it quits. Nevertheless, your divorce...

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.