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How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer–Part 2

How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer–Part 2. In my previous post, I explained some of the factors that drive attorney fees as well as how important it is to understand your own needs to find the attorney that can best serve your goals—both legally and financially. That post provided considerations to use before hiring […]

How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer–Part 1

How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer. In this first post, I will talk about what often goes into the formula of how an attorney’s fee is set. In a follow-up post, I will discuss simple tips you can use to help save money with your attorney. “How much does it cost to hire a […]

Expanded Airline Passenger Protections

Expanded Airline Passenger Protections. New rules went into effect yesterday regarding passenger rights. While these are designed to protect consumers, only time will tell how these rules will work in practice. The United States Department of Transportation issued a press release yesterday which outlines many of the changes and is a good reference guide to […]

How to Prepare for a Hurricane–After You Buy All of the Water, Batteries, and Gas in the Store

How to Prepare for a Hurricane–After You Buy All of the Water, Batteries, and Gas in the Store. Though it looks like the worst of Hurricane Irene will miss Florida, there are still a few months left of hurricane season. Unfortunately, many of us don’t prepare until a hurricane is barreling towards the state. Then, […]

Top Five Misunderstandings about the Criminal Justice System

Top Five Misunderstandings about the Criminal Justice System. I love law shows on TV, but only for the entertainment value–not because I am looking for tips on how to practice law. In fact, my friends refuse to watch law shows with me because I can’t resist calling them out whenever they do something that would […]