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Does My Small Business Need A Lawyer?

Does My Small Business Need A Lawyer?

Published 05/10/2023

Many entrepreneurs start their own business to follow their dreams and fulfill their passion. Starting a business from scratch can be one of life's most exciting—and challenging efforts. We’re going to help. We’ll ask and answer the questions you should ask, but might not have thought about. Personal protection, taxes, compliance, intellectual property, potential risks, even lawsuits.

What Is Juvenile Law?

What Is Juvenile Law?

Published 01/04/2023

It’s safe to say the goals of America's juvenile justice system are to keep citizens safe and rehabilitate delinquent youth. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding, policymakers are not always able to establish programs that achieve these goals. While the current U.S. policy aims to balance public safety with the effective rehabilitation of youth, and...

What Is Bankruptcy And Is It Different During The Pandemic?

What Is Bankruptcy And Is It Different During The Pandemic?

Published 04/21/2021

It's an unfortunate fact that throughout our lives, some of us may face complex and uncertain financial times. During the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts expected to see a surge in bankruptcy filings. Surprisingly, that never came to pass, and throughout the pandemic, filings have actually dropped by nearly 30%. First, there are protections...

Do I Need A Real Estate Attorney in Rhode Island?

Do I Need A Real Estate Attorney in Rhode Island?

Published 02/03/2021

There is no question that real estate transactions are some of the biggest – if not the biggest – transactions anyone will make in their entire lives. Whether you’re purchasing your first home or you’re an experienced property investor, you may be wondering what the benefits are to working with a real estate attorney. After...

How are Judges selected in the United States?

How are Judges selected in the United States?

Published 01/13/2021

Judge Selection: A Brief History There are few topics in United States history that have been debated as passionately or for as long as the method of selecting judges. During colonial times one of the colonists biggest issues with the judicial selection process was that the King had the authority to appoint judges. After the American...

Do You Need A Lawyer For A Dog Bite Case

Do You Need A Lawyer For A Dog Bite Case

Published 03/18/2020

Do you really need a lawyer? Is Handling a dog bite case a Do It Yourself project? Personal injury law, especially slip and fall cases and car accidents, are among the most common, and almost always demand the expertise of an attorney from the outset. What about a minor dog bite? Clearly, it is a personal...

What You Need To Know About Structured Settlements

What You Need To Know About Structured Settlements

Published 03/05/2020

What Is A Structured Settlement? Unfortunately, many people suffer injuries in cars, at work, or at home and legal cases follow. Determining immediate and short-term costs, calculating future identifiable costs, and projecting less well-known costs, can be a daunting endeavor. Recovering from the personal, as well as financial costs, is risky and fraught with stress or...