Small Claims Court has its own procedures The majority of everyday legal matters are handled in the chambers of small claims court. This is where lesser matters such as landlord tenant disputes, minor property damage, or lack of payment issues are heard and resolved. None of this means that a…
There was a time not so long ago when people made a very clear distinction between the workplace and home. It was understood that an employee left his or her personal affairs at the doorstep of the office building, and did not allow these issues to interfere with work. It…
Legal Assistance Plans must be member-friendly The basic requirement of any group legal plan is to provide competent legal assistance to any plan member who is in need of it. The ability to review contracts, give advice on small claims courts cases, and to write simple wills and powers of…
The unexpected death of an employee doesn’t just cause a disruption in the workplace; it creates a domestic crisis. There is an estate which has to be administered and properly divided among the legal heirs. Estate administration is where some real problems can bubble up. Not everybody thinks about wills…
Living Wills and Medical Powers of Attorney Medical tragedies come as fast as a speeding car out of the dark. A person is on a life support system with no chance of recovery, but because he or she cannot communicate instructions that medical state of limbo is maintained indefinitely. The…
Legal protection from unethical business is possible The phrase “caveat emptor” is the judicial warning given to consumers in the business world. That the buyer must beware is a recommendation for caution, but it shouldn’t mean that a person has to be on their guard at all times. Consumer protection…
Believe it or not government agencies are not designed to cause headaches. These public sector organizations are intended to provide service and help citizens solve problems. Unfortunately, in an effort to assure fairness and proper administration there are a lot of regulations and procedures that must be followed. A person…
Legal services can quickly resolve family issues Everyone wants to be able to unwind after a hard day of work. Home is the place where a tired person wants to relax but that’s not what always happens. There may be problems on the home front that involve legal action of…
Small Claims cases are simple with good legal advice Major crimes and felonies make the news but in many situations the law in modern society is practiced in small claims courts. Minor disputes are heard and settled in these chambers and usually attorneys are not present. Small claims cases are…
Attorneys can assist in obtaining the service Warranties are offers of service and are ordinarily part of a final sale. The manufacturer or retail company promises that certain services will be performed if and when over a period of time the item proves to be defective. They will include a…