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What’s the Appeal – Do You Need an Appellate Lawyer?

Maybe you are embroiled in litigation or the issues are complex or the stakes are high. Perhaps you have already…

8 years ago

Res Ipsa Loquitur: Relieving Plaintiffs of the Burden of Proof

Usually, when someone files a lawsuit, he or she is responsible for proving that the person being sued—known as the…

8 years ago

Steve Collins vs. Monterey County Water Agency Saga Continues

Former Monterey County Water Agency board director Steve Collins recently plead “no contest” to charges of “double-dipping” as a paid…

10 years ago

Do you have an Overdue Library Book?

If you do and you live in San Angelo, Texas, you may want to return that book!  Starting in March,…

11 years ago

Permanent Alimony Ban Bill Approved by Florida Senate

Ex-spouses who depend upon alimony to live off of may be in jeopardy of losing this extra income.  This past…

12 years ago

Can I disinherit someone?

In Florida and many states (if not all states), the short answer is you can absolutely disinherit someone . . .…

12 years ago

What are the odds a case is going to trial?

Before starting my legal career, I often wondered how many civil cases actually go to trial.  I knew the number…

12 years ago

What does it take to create a trust?

A trust is an animal with several different heads.  In order to create a non-charitable trust, you need several different…

12 years ago

Can a Judge Make a Plaintiff Pay for Defendant’s Legal Fees?

In England, there is a law referred to as the “Loser Pays” Rule.  The law states that the losing party…

12 years ago

Admissibility of Business Records

By: J. Mason Williams IV Most law students and attorneys seem to either have little or no problem with evidence or…

12 years ago