Who Really Likes Lawyers Anyway?
Obtaining positive reviews for an attorney is a daunting task. Who wants to say anything after concluding representation about matters sensitive? There are those intrepid souls that do and we really appreciate it. Positive reviews by actual clients are the hallmark of trust and appreciation. It matters to us and it matters to those seeking representation. […]
New Jersey Court Declares Avvo, LegalZoom, and Rocket Lawyer Off-Limits
A joint opinion by three New Jersey Supreme Court committees has blacklisted three web-based services that match litigants with attorneys because of concerns over illicit fee-sharing and referral fees. Avvo facilitates improper fee-splitting, while LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer operate legal service plans that aren’t registered with the judiciary according to the June 21 opinion issued […]
Louisiana “bans the box” on criminal histories
Former inmates who are searching for jobs in Louisiana soon will have one less impediment in their way. Late Wednesday, June 7, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed “ban the box” legislation into law. Applicants for unclassified state jobs will no longer have to disclose felony convictions on their employment application. Checking that criminal history box […]
CHECKPOINTS: What’s The Big Deal?
Sobriety checkpoints scare the life out of you? Make you change your weekend plans? Make you feel like you are a target? Little need to fear. The reality is that the chances of you getting arresting for operating while intoxicated after pulling into a sobriety checkpoint are very, very low. How low? Recent statistics from […]
Just A Slap On The Wrist ….. Well No Actually!
A local OWI prosecutor recently “checked in” on Facebook at the courthouse at a fairly late evening hour. A comment was posted that such late work was a “waste of your time for a slap on the hand.” To say I was shocked is an understatement. At this firm, we defend citizens accused of OWI. […]
All that and a bag of chips….
Doritos might have crashed out of the Super Bowl after a decade of fun ads, but Frito-Lay still has a few party tricks up its sleeve for this year’s big game. The chip maker’s Tostitos brand has made a limited-edition “Party Safe” bag that can tell when you’ve been drinking, and will help you get […]
Get Some Sleep!
What can you do to prepare for safe holiday road trips this year? Try getting the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Drivers who are just one or two hours shy of that recommendation nearly double their risk for a crash the next day, according to a new study conducted by the […]
Of Tragedy, Fortitude and Redemption
What started out as a seemingly innocent outing for three young men ended in a tragedy which affected the lives of many. After nearly three years in prison, Sean Holloway – the only person to take full responsibility for his actions on that fateful day – was released only after the Louisiana Supreme Court said […]
Pretrial Intervention – Is it for you?
Intervention and diversion programs allow prosecutors to divert cases from the regular court and trial process and substitute classes, counseling, community services, or a combination thereof. After successful program completion, the charges are dismissed and defendants avoid acquiring a criminal record. Recidivism (commission of crimes after prison release) is a concern today and these programs […]
Cheap Lawyers Aren’t Good And Good Lawyers Aren’t Cheap
A man went into a lawyer’s office, and demanded to see the lawyer. He was escorted into the lawyer’s office. The man needed legal help, but he knew how expensive lawyers could be, so he inquired, ‘Can you tell me how much you charge?” “Of course,” the lawyer replied, “I charge $500 to answer three […]