I‘ll be the first lawyer to admit that there are some legal tasks that you can handle without needing an attorney. For instance, you can probably form an LLC (remember the commercial?) without needing an attorney’s help, but why? Especially when there’s so much to lose, and so little to gain.
I believe some fear the [...]
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Category Archives: Personal Responsibility
Cutting out “The Middleman”
Safety Above All Else
One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is the increased number of accidents. Whether the accident occurs because of the weather, or in an automobile, more people seem to get involved in accidents as folks are hurriedly rushing to complete last-minute tasks before settling down for holiday activities.
KOCO, Oklahoma’s ABC affiliate had [...]
It’s Finals Time
While I was in school, I always hated the two weeks before the winter break. This usually ended up being the two most difficult weeks during the school semester. I filled the time with interesting (stressful) projects, exams, and stressful preparation. What’s more, it seemed as though everyone had discovered the entrepreneurial spirit and attempted [...]
Consumer Scams
There’s a new story on Newsok.com about a consumer scam involving an Oklahoma company. The article details the events of a South Carolina woman who paid more than $2,000 for a "mortgage", only to find out that the "mortgage company" was a sham.
There has been a recent increase in these types of stories. I saw [...]
Borrowing Against Your Claim
When you’re injured, you’re likely to lose time from work and a steady income. You’ll find, especially as your case progresses, that there are plenty of lenders willing to "finance" your lifestyle, for a "share" of your settlement award.
These lenders offer to pay you a lump sum award now, for payment, plus interest, when [...]
The Attorney-Client Contract
When you decide to hire an attorney, one of the documents you’ll be asked to sign is the attorney-client contract. Most contracts contain the same language and protections. It’s in your best interest to sign a contract and fee agreement with your attorney.
All contracts should outline some of the basic tenants of the attorney-client relationship, [...]
Credit & Debt
Things are continuing to look gloomy during the worst financial crisis since The Great Depression. We just found out last week that unemployment topped 10.2%, the first time since the early 1980s. With Christmas and Hanukkah coming soon, more people will be using their credit cards to bring some sense of comfort and joy. That’s [...]
Mommy Bloggers Beware
The Federal Trade Commission has a new rule in place that requires all bloggers to disclose any financial incentives they receive for endorsing products or services. The new rules takes effect on December 1, 2009.
I think this is a stupid rule, but who am I to judge? After all, what person doesn’t realize that someone [...]
Everyone Deserves Some Dignity
I‘ve been thinking recently about the topic of charity. I had an interesting discussion about the necessity of charity, and why we try to do and act in particular ways.
Charity is one of the basic, most fundamental tenants of Christianity. Christ’s charity is the essence of His ministry and ultimate sacrifice. The great Apostle Paul [...]
Honesty is Still the Best Policy
Please, don’t lie to your attorney. We’ve talked candidly about this issue before, so this post just reiterates the importance of the principle of full disclosure to your attorney.
There’s a developing story out of New York regarding the infamous Obama "Hope" poster. Apparently, the artist who created the image lied about the true source [...]
