The New York State Bar Association has about 72,000 members with about 66 percent male and 33 percent female. If you are looking for lawyers in New York, here are some of the qualities that you should be looking for. 1. Great Communication Skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, is one of the […]
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You well know how that cases that require class action mediations present high degrees of difficulty. The complexity of their technical nature arises from a large number of underlying legal cases and claimants. The discovery and claims processes add to that, as do settlement administration, dealing with objections, awarding fees and handling other procedural matters. It is in
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It is quite unfortunate that most people do not do thorough research before hiring employment mediators, as well as other lawyers. They just take other people’s word for it. This should not be the case. You need to be careful to ensure that you are getting the services you deserve. Littleton Alternative Dispute Resolution, Inc. suggests that
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The first few months or years of your marriage is usually filled with excitement. You and your partner could be looking forward to buying your first home or having a baby. But things start to change later on and before you know it, you find yourself arguing frequently with your partner. And one day, you
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Having a criminal record is not good. Even if you only committed a minor offense, such as shoplifting, you have a permanent black mark on your public record. This can affect your chances of finding a job, getting a loan, or qualifying for affordable housing. Unfortunately, New York does not allow expungement. If you committed
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Believe it or not, there are people who choose to plan for the possibility of being incapacitated in the future — whether through a mental problem or illness that would hinder their capacity to make sound decisions for themselves. In Australia, the most common safeguards for this potential scenario include living wills, enduring guardianship, and
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Spousal support, along with other legal family matters, can be peacefully settled by both parties. However, significant issues like this usually need professional help by a compassionate lawyer who considers the best interest of both parties and the family. According to Smith Horton Law, the importance of seeking professional help comes in when a legal
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The law generally holds drivers of commercial vehicles to a higher standard than drivers of non-commercial vehicles. The main reason being is that commercial drivers are required to drive bigger vehicles, for long distances in extended periods of time, usually carrying precious or hazardous cargo. Due to these reasons, commercial drivers license (CDL) requirements in
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Based on figures from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, approximately 1.05 million people migrated to the country and were given permanent residence status in 2015. Despite the recent immigration issues, many people come to the U.S. to relocate every year. If you’re planning to do the same, you need to ask yourself some questions
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About three years ago, the Police declared that their officers would not tow vehicles involved in any minor accidents or collisions. Before that announcement, they were the ones in charge of the towing needed for all car crashes. Thereafter, they will only get involved if someone is on drugs, drunk, injured, or avoids disclosing their
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