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Do I Need a Lawyer to Draw Up a Last Will?

Though it is possible to create a last will as a layperson using online resources, you may want to consider a study that was conducted by Consumer Reports.

What is a Land Survey: Property Surveys Explained

How Do Land Surveys Work? Are you interested in getting your property surveyed? When you are buying or selling a home, you might be advised to have a land survey carried out. But what is it, and why is the survey of property necessary? Upon entering a real estate transaction, the most common form of a property survey is a mortgage plot plan. When getting mortgage financing, one of the lender requirements you're using will have is to get the property surveyed. The…

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Top 3 Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits

Injury cases are often highly controversial. For example, people often disagree strongly about whether legal remedies are required to compensate for an injury, or whether the person received a fair or excessive amount.In this context, there are numerous myths surrounding...

10 Questions for an Elder Law Attorney

Many concerns and questions can arise as we grow older. In the last decade or so, a new category of law has emerged that specializes in helping retirees answer their questions and learn their rights. Here, 10 questions for an elder law attorney.

9 Things to Know Before You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

Initial consultations are usually free. Many people don’t call a lawyer because they believe it will cost too much. A good lawyer will be willing to discuss the basic facts of your case and tell you

5 benefits of going paperless in your law office

There's lots of talk these days about going paperless. Is it truly advantageous, though? What are the big benefits of reducing paper use in your law office?

Family Law Office that feels like home!

There are many things that James Kenny and his team here at our family law office do to make our Rancho Cucamonga office feel like home. Our receptionist, Connie, is always in a great mood, picking…

How (and Why) to Avoid Write-Offs in Your Law Office

How much of your work are you writing off? The average law office writes off about 14% of their bills annually, with discounts increasing each year. If your office gives an average amount of write-offs, and you calculate your bills for a 30% profit margin, then those write-offs eliminate almost half your profits. Ouch! Why write-offs happen To reign in ... Read More

How to Relocate Your Law Office

Moving your law firm can be pricey, challenging, and risky. Maximize the benefits of a relocation by minimizing costs and recruiting new hires and clients.

How Solo Attorneys Can Get Their First Clients

Building a law practice from scratch is no easy task. Read on to learn best practices for new lawyers looking to build their business.

5 Common Mistakes Law Firms Make with Out-of-Office Automatic Replies

Law firms are no different from other businesses where out-of-office automatic replies have become commonplace. Those not familiar with out-of-office

Mac Resources for Lawyers

If you’re using a Mac in your law practice, you’re not alone. It wasn’t that long ago I could count on two hands the number of lawyers I knew who were using Macs. But that has changed drastically. According to […]

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