Claim After a Truck Accident

How to Pursue a Claim After a Truck Accident

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Accidents are a common occurrence on the highways and roads across America. While most involve collisions between motor vehicles resulting in car accidents, a smaller percentage include trucks. These accidents, however, typically result in more severe injuries due to the size and weight of the vehicles involved. Common truck accident injuries include traumatic brain injuries, […]

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Examining Premises Liability Law

Examining Premises Liability Law

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Premises liability law is a complex legal area that can impact a surprisingly broad range of situations. Whether you’re a business owner welcoming customers through the door, a homeowner hosting a friendly gathering, or simply someone visiting a friend’s apartment, understanding premises liability law can help you avoid potential legal pitfalls and ensure everyone’s safety. […]

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Your Path to Justice: A Law Career Guide

Your Path to Justice: A Law Career Guide

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Dreams of arguing landmark cases, defending the innocent, or righting systemic wrongs are common. But law school isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s tough, expensive, and time-consuming. So, is this really the right path for you? This guide won’t paint a rosy picture. But if you’re ready to embrace the hard work and genuinely […]

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Stewart Salwin

Tips for Applying to an Ivy League Law School

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Every year, thousands of applicants compete for a coveted spot in one of the nation’s top-ranked Ivy League law schools.  Back in 2006, I applied for and was accepted into Harvard Law School, and I feel privileged to have been a student at that school.     With that in mind, I wanted to share some […]

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Seth Malkin

How to Prepare for the LSAT

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If you’re thinking about law school, then you’ll need to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Law schools use your results on the LSAT as a leading indicator of how you will perform in law school. From this assessment, which also includes your grade point average and other variables, the school may or may […]

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Marcus Yi

Should I Become an Immigration Lawyer? – Interview With Marcus Yi

By in Attorneys, Immigration and Customs Careers, Interviews

Immigration is a hot topic these days and the demand for immigration lawyers is rising in the US and worldwide. If you’ve ever thought about becoming an immigration lawyer you’re in for a treat. Marcus Yi, a practicing immigration lawyer agreed to speak with us today and provide some insight into the exciting world of […]

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Phil-Baker

5 Criminal Defense Lawyer Myths Debunked – Phil Baker

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As a veteran criminal defense attorney, I’ve heard just about every bad lawyer joke there is — like this one: “When a person assists a criminal in breaking the law before the criminal gets arrested, we call him an accomplice. When a person assists a criminal in breaking the law after the criminal gets arrested, […]

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John Piccinnini

Should I Become a Real Estate Lawyer? – Interview with John Piccinnini

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With the myriad of legal specialties out there to choose from it’s no easy task for an aspiring lawyer to know which specialty is right for them. One such specialization is Real Estate law and we were lucky enough to speak with John Piccinini, a practicing Real Estate Attorney based out of NYC. Thanks for […]

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Doug Lipsky

Working as an Employment Lawyer – Interview with Douglas Lipsky

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Douglas Lipsky, a practicing employment attorney and co-founding partner of Lipsky Lowe, LLP was kind enough to grant us an interview with him to help gain some insight into what it’s like being an employment lawyer. Thanks, Doug for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with us. Can you begin by telling us […]

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Denmon

Top 10 Skills to Become a Successful Lawyer

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There’s no doubt there are a lot of lawyers out there today. However, how many of these lawyers are actually successful in their careers? A “Top 40 Under 40” Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association and 10/10 AVVO-rated attorney, Christian Denmon of Denmon Pearlman, shares with us his top 10 essential skills […]

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How To Start Your Own Online Law Firm

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Starting your own online law firm straight out of law school is not a walk in the park. If it was, then every lawyer would be doing it. Looking beyond the horizon that the crowd follows needs a strong gut to even imagine it in the first place. Your intentions are wise, but your intentions […]

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Law Career

How to Start a Career in Law

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I Have a Law Degree: Now What? Congratulations! So you’ve struggled through what feels like fifty-eight years of higher education, and you’ve finally won the degree in law you craved for so long. Now, it’s sitting on your mantle in a golden frame collecting dust–a symbol of what you can do when you put your […]

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The Best Majors for Law School Applications

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Looking for the best degree majors for law school? Spoiler alert: Criminal justice and pre-law are not on the list. Now that we get that out of the way, here’s the truth and reality. Law school is very academically intensive. It involves a lot of reading, and understanding very dense material, plus there is a […]

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Law Specialization

How To Choose Your Legal Specialty – Key Factors

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We all enter new phases of our personal and professional lives. That is what makes life a circle: You end one trail and start another one where you are learning new things and growing as a person. As a college or university student, you started over after being BMOC in high school. As a senior […]

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Top 5 Best Schools for Specializing in Criminal Law

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As with most careers, choosing to specialize in your legal career helps separate you from the next candidate. Specializing in criminal law can be a great way to narrow your field, while still leaving yourself open to a wide variety of possibilities. Criminal law is highly competitive but offers a great deal of job security. […]

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Insurance in Personal Injury Claims

Understanding the Role of Insurance in Personal Injury Claims in Bensalem

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Steering personal injury claims in Bensalem requires a thorough understanding of the intricate role insurance plays in securing rightful compensation. With various policies like liability insurance and uninsured motorist coverage, each possessing unique terms and limitations, the process can be complex and intimidating. Successfully managing claims involves more than just paperwork; it demands strategic negotiation […]

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Legal Rights of Minors in Kansas City

Legal Rights of Minors in Kansas City: What Every Parent Should Know

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The legal landscape surrounding the rights of minors in Kansas City is intricate and multi-faceted, involving issues from medical consent to educational provisions. As parents, understanding these complexities is not just a responsibility, but a necessity to guarantee the welfare and development of our children within the bounds of the law. In this discussion, we […]

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Can Employers Run Background Checks on You Without Your Permission?

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Many organizations now use employee screenings to verify candidate information, identify and mitigate risks, and make sound hiring decisions. “Pre-employment background checks are becoming as important to hiring managers as your resume, application, and interview responses,” says Andrea Pion. 92% of employers conduct them, according to the Society for Human Resource Management—a notable rise from […]

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Consequences of Traffic Law Violations in Texas

Exploring the Consequences of Traffic Law Violations in Texas

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The repercussions of traffic law violations in Texas are multilayered, encompassing legal, financial, and personal spheres. Offenses such as speeding, reckless driving, and driving under the influence can lead to consequences ranging from fines and points on a driving record to license suspension. The accumulation of these points can result in significant long-term implications, including […]

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Statute of Limitations for Surgical Error Claims in Texas

Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Surgical Error Claims in Texas

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Maneuvering the statute of limitations for surgical error claims in Texas requires a clear understanding of the legal framework that governs such cases. Patients must be aware of the two-year time limit, starting from the date of the error or its discovery, to initiate legal proceedings. However, nuances like the discovery rule and specific allowances […]

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