For a first-year law student, opening Westlaw or LexisNexis for the first time can feel like being handed the keys to a library where every book is written in code. These platforms are the dual engines of legal research, and while they are incredibly powerful, they can be overwhelming if Read more
I have spent twenty years watching people walk into my office after they already broke their own lives. It is a harsh way to start an article, I know. But the truth is rarely comfortable. Most folks think they can navigate a courtroom with nothing but a search engine and Read more
I have sat across from enough sobbing homeowners in Lygon Street cafes to know that the bill for a “simple” dispute usually shocks people more than the defects themselves. Personal framing is important here. I’ve been in this game for twenty years-expensive reality. Building disputes in Melbourne are a bottomless Read more
The Short Answer Might Surprise You Yes, parents can absolutely create private child support agreements. But—and this is where it gets tricky—whether those agreements are legally enforceable is a whole different ball game. You can write whatever you want on paper, shake hands, and call it done. Whether a judge Read more
Is there any phrase in the construction world more likely to trigger panic, budget blowouts, and a frantic call to a lawyer than “change order”? That’s the barefaced question. For owners and builders alike, the seemingly simple process of making an alteration to the original plans is where projects most Read more
Family lawyers specialize in legal issues pertaining to families, such as child custody, divorce and adoption proceedings. In addition, these professionals also handle sensitive topics like domestic violence and paternity matters. Divorce cases, in particular, are often extremely complicated and emotional. A family lawyer will assist in mediating your differences Read more
Barr honed his legal chops after clerking for Judge Malcolm Wilkey at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and working at Shaw Pittman Potts and Trowbridge law firm; after leaving that role he joined President Ronald Reagan’s White House domestic policy staff during his first Read more
There is little more solemn than attending a court hearing. So when, during a Zoom video call with 394th Judicial District Court judges in Texas, an attorney appears as an angry-eyed kitten, the participants must confront an existential crisis. This isn’t the first time an unwitting videocall user has had Read more
With nearly 200 accredited law schools to choose from, it can be daunting deciding where to apply. Admissions experts advise creating a plan which includes dream, realistic and safe schools based on personal statistics (UGPA and LSAT score) as well as your long-term career goals. At this stage, it’s critical Read more
Personal injury lawyers represent those injured due to another’s negligence, providing both satisfaction and stress-relief. Their income fluctuates significantly as their fees are calculated using percentage-based contingency fees, so income levels may change considerably from month-to-month. Salaries of attorneys vary greatly based on factors like location, case type and experience; Read more