The Attorney General serves as both law enforcement officer and legal advisor for the United States. When necessary, this individual appears before federal courts for litigation concerning congressionally passed laws; defends their constitutionality in court proceedings; counsel state agencies/boards when needed; and represents these bodies when needed in state agencies/boards Read more…
New York residents with simple wills can name beneficiaries for various assets, including savings and retirement accounts as well as real property (such as their family home). Estate planning helps ensure that your wishes will be carried out after you die. A qualified estate lawyer can help you draft a Read more…
Personal statements demonstrate to law school admissions committees that you offer something beyond grades, extracurriculars and LSAT scores. A well-crafted statement can communicate this story organically while at the same time conveying polished prose. The best statements take a narrative approach and focus on your reasons for wanting a JD Read more…
The Texas Attorney General’s office strives to safeguard consumers and natural resources across Texas. Furthermore, this office provides legal advice to government agencies and officials as well as defends against challenges to state laws brought before federal courts. This office has earned national renown as an integral component of the Read more…
Family law attorneys are an invaluable asset when it comes to child custody cases, yet legal representation can be costly. Luckily, there are multiple payment plans that can help cover attorney fees. Court orders and other factors can play an integral part in establishing financial responsibilities for each of the Read more…
Personal injury cases typically revolve around tangible costs like medical bills and lost wages; putting a dollar value on noneconomic losses such as pain and suffering can be more challenging to ascertain. Insurance providers usually use a multiplier method to estimate their value; this involves adding up all the victim’s Read more…
An law degree is an invaluable credential that takes years of hard work to attain, demanding both time and resources for completion. Furthermore, its success represents a risky investment. Due to rising debt levels, an unsteady job market and general concern over quality of life issues, many young people are Read more…
There is a wide range of lawyers that specialize in various areas, and each type can make considerable profits – tax lawyers for example can bring in significant sums of cash. Lawyer salaries can range drastically depending on their specialty, work location and level of experience; some have even been Read more…
Criminal defense lawyers must create a customized legal strategy for their client’s case, such as questioning evidence presented by the prosecution and providing counterevidence or negotiating plea deals. However, lawyers’ job is not to ascertain guilt or innocence, so why would they defend criminals? The answer to that question can Read more…
Attorneys general of states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia serve as chief legal officers and representatives for their governments’ agencies and legislatures as well as for public interest. Their duties include protecting consumers against fraud or abuse; advocating economic and social justice; combatting crime; managing various programs and Read more…