Probate Litigation and Estate and Care Planning
Probate Courts are set up with the goal of handling matters involving life decisions and choices, usually when someone is involved who does not have the ability to make decisions for him or herself. This can happen when someone is incapacitated, sick, has died or is a minor or has special...
Embrace the Power of Networking
Lately, I have found myself spending more and more time on LinkedIn. Perhaps it is a natural progression of aging (both personally and professionally) that we find ourselves redirected away from one form of social media and drawn into another, or perhaps it is a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic when...
Stanfield Law Firm Secures MultiMillion Dollar Settlement in Truck Crash Case
Stanfield Law Firm pursued a claim against the trucking company and its driver, and recently reached a multimillion-dollar settlement. Follow the link to learn more: Stanfield Law Firm Secures MultiMillion Dollar Settlement in Truck Crash Case - Law Firm Newswire
New Year, New Perspective
According to historical records, it is believed that the concept of a New Year’s resolution dates back some 4,000 years ago to the ancient Babylonians. Although the year began in midMarch, rather than in January, they are said to have made promises...
Truck Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Big Injuries
Truck drivers operate large vehicles and are often behind the wheel for many hours at a time. Although regulations are in place to limit how much time drivers can spend on the road, many drivers and trucking companies disregard these rules. Any sort of fatigued driving puts others at risk and the...
Ask the Attorney: Will My Car Accident Case Actually Go to Court?
Court can be stressful and is often beset with delays. There is also the inherent risk that, despite making the best possible case, a jury will side with the defendant or the verdict will later be appealed. The most optimal scenario for a car accident victim is an out-of-court settlement that...
Detecting Accounting Malpractice: Red Flags and Risk Mitigation Strategies
Accounting malpractice is a serious threat to the well-being of a business. Unfortunately, many companies find out there’s a problem only after it’s too late. Learning the various signs that accounting malpractice is occurring can save your business financial and legal problems. It can also help your organization adopt strategies to...
Exploring the Consequences of Legal Malpractice for Clients
Attorneys are trusted to advocate for the best interests of their clients, leveraging their experience and skills to seek the most advantageous outcome. Although no lawyer can absolutely guarantee the outcome of a particular case, every lawyer is expected to be competent, ethical, professional, and dedicated to the client. When this doesn’t...
How to Identify Signs of Legal Malpractice and Protect Your Rights
Legal malpractice is a serious threat to a client’s right to fair treatment and due process in the court system. Whether you have a civil or criminal case, you deserve a competent attorney who is dedicated to advocating for your best interests.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. How...
Nursing Home Malpractice: Recognizing Abuse and Negligence in Care Facilities
Millions of Americans trust nursing homes to care for their elderly loved ones, but in so many cases, that trust is not honored. Although nursing homes have a legal duty to protect their residents, there are numerous ways in which they negligently fail to do so. Abuse and negligence in elderly care...