Child Support Modification in California
February-10-2012
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| Both parents have a legal obligation to provide financial support for their children. The court may order either one or both parents to make regular payments to cover a child’s living and medical expenses.After a judge makes a child support order, one or both parents may want to change the ... |
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Three Keys to Success in Legal Matching
February-08-2012
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| People will increasingly continue to turn to legal matching when they need to find a lawyer. JDFinder.com is a matching service that operates in California and does not require monthly fees or obligations. If you are a Los Angeles lawyer, Orange County lawyer, San Diego lawyer, San Francisco lawyer, Oakland lawyer, or San Jose ... |
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How to Hire a Lawyer
February-05-2012
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| When you find yourself in need of legal counsel, you may wonder about the best strategy to use in finding a lawyer to best suit your needs. http://jdfinder.com is a free legal matching service in California. It’s a quick and easy way to access reliable and experienced lawyers in your ... |
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Changes to California Employment Law In 2012
January-30-2012
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| It’s a new year and for companies in California that means they have a new set of laws to act in accordance with in 2012. California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law the California Assembly Bill 469. It is a significant change to California’s labor laws known as the ... |
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What is an Administrative Exemption in California?
January-28-2012
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| On December 29, 2011 a much anticipated decision was handed down in the California Superior Court on the subject of how an employee is classified as "exempt" under the California Labor code. Harris v. Superior Court is the first case in which the administrative exemption has been addressed and it ... |
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Understanding Wills and Trusts in California
January-18-2012
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| The legal language of wills and trusts can be confusing. A basic review of some of the definitions of these terms will help you when considering estate planning.WillsIn California Jurisprudence, 3rd edition: a will is defined as”an instrument in or by virtue of which a qualified person legally and intentionally directs ... |
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Can My California Employer Demand a Credit Report?
January-17-2012
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| A new year always rings in with new laws. A new Employment Credit Check law became effective January 1, 2012 for the State of California. This comes at a time when credit checks of job applicants have become more common. A 2010 survey from the Society for Human Resource Management ... |
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Legal Protection for Whistleblowers in California
January-09-2012
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| Who is considered a "whistleblower"? A "whistleblower" is an employee who releases information to a government or law enforcement agency about their employer’s suspect fraud or other misconducts. You may know of tax fraud against the government, kickbacks or illegal billing. There may be state health code violations or other ... |
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What is the California Expungement Law?
January-07-2012
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| Legal Definition of Expungement "Expungement" originates from the Latin word "expungere" meaning "to mark for deletion". Expunction holds a similar meaning and also originates from the same Latin term. According to Merriam Webster's Dictionary, expunge means "to strike out or obliterate" or to destroy or eliminate. The California Expungement Law ... |
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Types of Liability Claims for Pharmaceutical Products
January-02-2012
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| Pharmaceutical Drug manufacturing is a multibillion dollar business. So many new drugs are being introduced every month that the FDA can’t always keep up with the mandated regulations and approval. Prescription drugs with deadly or serious side effects can be put on the market before sufficient testing is completed or ... |
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Can My Boss in California Demote Me Because I am Pregnant?
December-31-2011
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| In 1978, an amendment known as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was added to the Civil Rights Act and states that discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions constitute unlawful sex discrimination. Women who are pregnant must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or ... |
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Employee Medical Leave Rights in California
December-30-2011
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| Employee medical leaves are protected under both the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the corresponding California Family Rights Act (CFRA). The federal FMLA was signed into law in 1993. After several decades of changing demographics in the workforce, the FMLA hoped to address some of modern family ... |
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Arrested for Strealing Money in California
December-23-2011
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| The California Penal Code 484-488 defines theft. "Every person who shall feloniously steal, take, carry, lead, or drive away the personal property of another…. defraud any other person of money…. is guilty of theft". Theft is the unlawful taking of property of another with the specific intent to deprive that person ... |
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Age Discrimination in the Workplace in California and Why You Need a Lawyer
December-21-2011
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| The Federal Law known as the Age Discrimination In Employment Act (ADEA) was enacted in 1967. This Law protects anyone over the age of 40 from employment discrimination based on age. The ADEA’s protections pertain to both employees and job applicants. The law covers most aspects of employment including the ... |
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What are the Overtime Rights of Employees in California?
December-20-2011
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| California’s Labor Laws are enforced by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) in the California Department of Industrial Relations.As an employee in California you are protected under the California Labor Laws. The Law protects your rights to receive overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day ... |
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What Paperwork has to be Filed to Operate as a Corporation in California?
December-14-2011
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| If you have started a new business in California you may be wondering about forming a corporation. There are many benefits to incorporating. The most important benefit of incorporating in California is to protect your personal assets from possible liabilities that could arise in your new business. A corporation provides ... |
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How to File for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in California
November-22-2011
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| If you are in an abusive relationship, you need to obtain a restraining order from your local California County Court to prevent any further acts of abuse by the batterer. CAL. FAM. CODE § 6201 : California Code - Section 6201 also known as the Domestic Violence Prevention Act, states:"For ... |
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How to Check the Status of a Case in San Francisco County
November-22-2011
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| Many California Superior and Small Claims Courts now have on-line case information. If you live in San Francisco County, the above mentioned courts will provide you with Free searches with a name or case number. If you have that basic information you can access most civil court case summaries, also ... |
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How to Find an Affordable Attorney in California
November-21-2011
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| When you find yourself in need of legal counsel and representation for any reason in the State of California, you may be unsure of the best way to locate the right lawyer at an affordable rate in your area. http://jdfinder.com will assist you and take the guess work out of ... |
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How do I Sue for Sexual Harassment at my Job in California?
November-18-2011
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| Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that occurs in the workplace. The legal definition of sexual harassment is "unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is severe or pervasive and affects working conditions or creates a hostile work environment." Persons who are the victims of ... |
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How to Sue for Disability Discrimination in the Workplace in California
November-17-2011
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| The opening statement of the Federal Law known as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 affirms:"physical or mental disabilities in no way diminish a person’s right to fully participate in all aspects of society, yet many people with physical or mental disabilities have been precluded from doing so because ... |
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How do I Check for Warrants in San Diego County?
November-11-2011
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| Most warrants issued by the San Diego County Superior Court are now available on line at http://apps.sdsheriff.net/warrant/waar.aspx. This data base is only updated once a day so "real-time" information may not be available. Also, the data base often uses "charge codes", so the charge information is not in plain ... |
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How do I Challenge a Will in California Courts?
November-09-2011
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| When someone dies, their legal and financial affairs must be finalized in a process called probate. When there is no will, the California Probate Code determines how the property will be distributed. When there is a will left behind, these legal documents can be challenged or "contested" in Probate Court. ... |
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How to Check the Status of a Case or Lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Courts
October-31-2011
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| Under the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1161.2 "The clerk may allow access to limited civil case records filed under this chapter, including the court file, index, and register of actions"If you would like to check the status of your case in Los Angeles Superior Courts you can now ... |
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How to Change Attorneys in California Lawsuits
October-29-2011
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| As written in the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 284 below, any party has the right to change attorneys in the middle of a case."The attorney in an action or special proceeding may be changed at any time before or after judgement or final determinatin, as follows: 1. Upon ... |
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How to Adopt a Child in California - What are the Laws
October-26-2011
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| Adoption in California is controlled by the California Adoption Law. The California Adoption Code is written in the California General Laws, Family Law Code, sections 8500-8548. These statues define the legal arrangements when parental rights are transferred from the birth parents to the “adoptive parent”. As defined in CFLC 8503: ... |
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What are Grandparent Visitation Rights in California Family Courts?
October-25-2011
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| As stated in the California Family Code 3103-3105 “the court may grant reasonable visitation to a grandparent of a minor child.... if the court determines that visitation by the grandparent is in the best interest of the child”. Grandparent visitation rights are fairly new and the laws are not always known ... |
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How to Respond to a Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage Petition in California Family Courts
October-18-2011
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| In California, if one person wants to end the marriage, the court can end it, even if the other partner does not agree or want the separation or divorce. A petition for the dissolution of marriage is the first document that is filed in a divorce case. This document, commonly referred ... |
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How to Fight an Eviction in California
October-14-2011
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| There are several reasons why your landlord may serve you with an eviction notice (also known as the 3- day- notice in California). The most common reason is your failure to pay the rent. Other reasons include any violation to the lease or rental agreement, damage to the property, interference ... |
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How to Evict a Tenant in California
October-12-2011
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| If a landlord believes he/she has the grounds to evict a tenant, the law requires that everyone living in the property must be served with a notice. If the tenant does not voluntarily move out after the required notice was delivered, the landlord can then legally evict the tenant.The most ... |
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How to Respond to a Lawsuit in California Superior Courts
October-11-2011
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| At first you may ask: "What is a "Superior Court"?The Superior Court of California is the court of general and limited jurisdiction in each county in the state. It includes family law court, juvenile court, probate court and conciliation court, commonly known as small claims court. Superior Court has trial ... |
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California Business Formation: LLC, LLP, or Corporation
October-09-2011
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| If you have decided to open your own business in California, one of the most important decisions is your business form. California allows business owners to choose between several types of business entities. The entity you select will have major liability and tax consequences. A knowledgeable business lawyer can advise ... |
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How to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in California
October-07-2011
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| Personal injury is an area of law that helps to protect you from careless, negligent, or even deliberate harmful actions of others. If you are hurt in such an accident, the negligent party may be legally held accountable.First and foremost, you must be able to prove that someone has a ... |
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Your Rights in Wage and Hour Disputes with your California Employer
September-28-2011
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| Have you been paid properly for the hours you are required to work? Do you know your rights under California overtime laws? When employers fail to pay their employees according to the law, those workers have a right to file claims against them.Possible wage and hour questions you might have ... |
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How to File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in California
September-20-2011
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| Bankruptcy in California is something most people do not want to think about or talk about. It is something that a lot of people see as complete failure, a disaster. Even though it is something that you probably do not want to think about or consider, you may have reached ... |
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How to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in California
September-15-2011
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| Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a reorganization procedure used by businesses, including sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations. A fact that surprises many people is that almost 9 out of 10 new businesses end up failing. What happens to a business when it runs out of money? Chapter 11 is the chapter ... |
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How to Determine Child Support Arrears in California Superior Courts
September-12-2011
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| Generally speaking, when parents dissolve their marriage, one parent gets majority custody of the children and the other parent pays child support. In California, Superior Courts have jurisdiction over this aspect of family law. The court first determines the amount of the payment to be made by looking at guidelines ... |
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How to File an Intellectual Property Lawsuit in California Courts
August-29-2011
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| Intellectual property laws and regulations protect three types of intellectual products: patents, trademarks and copyrights. Each of these three products is a different type of intellectual property with their own laws. A patent is an exclusive right to the ideas and inventions of an individual. The person then has to ... |
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How Do I Find the Right California Lawyer for My Case?
August-09-2011
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| There are more than 160,000 practicing attorneys in California, so finding the right one can be difficult. Here are the guidelines to selecting a good attorney: 1. Make sure that you approach an attorney experienced in the field you are dealing with. An experienced attorney will know the best techniques in handling a case. ... |
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Collecting on Judgments in California Superior Courts
August-04-2011
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| In California, the percentage of judgments that remain uncollected is 80%. The judgment may have been awarded by the court but judgment collection is the responsibility of the judgment creditor. The key to enforcing a judgment is knowing where the judgment debtor’s assets are located. The common sources of assets ... |
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How Do I Appeal a Decision From a Small Claims Court in California?
July-29-2011
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| A California small claims court is a special court where individuals, representing themselves, can sue another person or entity for any amount of money less than $7,500. If the person suing is a corporation or partnership, the maximum claim amount is $5,000. A party cannot be represented by lawyer in ... |
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How to Enforce a Family Law Judgment in California
July-17-2011
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| In issues involving Family Law in California, there are two kinds of judgments that may be entered: first, those judgments that involve child or partner support and second, those that do not involve child or partner support.How does one enforce a judgment under the first category? First, it is important to determine whether ... |
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Do I Really Need a Lawyer
July-05-2011
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| Do I really need a lawyer? This is a very common question. On one hand, a lawyer will look at your situation objectively, but still act in your best interests. If you hire a lawyer, you do not have to worry about learning the law, researching, and dealing with the mistakes ... |
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How to Obtain a Divorce in California Superior Courts - Family Law Divisions
June-29-2011
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| How to Obtain a Divorce in California Divorce is the legal process that ends a marriage. As part of the divorce, spouses may have to resolve several issues, including the division of marital property and the possible payment of spousal support. If there are children of the marriage, divorce will also ... |
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Changing Child Support in California Superior Courts
June-15-2011
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| In California, both parents have a legal duty to financially provide for their children. Child support payments are the way that the court makes sure that the non-custodial parent meets this obligation. The amount of child support that the court sets is not permanent. Both parents have the right to ... |
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What Responsibilities Does a Lawyer Have to a Client
June-02-2011
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| Attorneys must abide by professional rules of responsibility that created and governed by State Bar Associations. In California, and most other states, the general rules require that your attorney: 1. Has a duty to communicate with you regarding your case in a timely and effective manner. 2. Must ... |
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California Spousal Support Modification
May-21-2011
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| Spousal support, also known as alimony, is payments that a judge orders one spouse to pay the other spouse after divorce. In California, many spousal support awards can be “modified,” or changed. In order to obtain a spousal support modification, the California court must have retained jurisdiction over the issue ... |
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Yes, You Need a Family Lawyer for Your California Superior Court Case
May-14-2011
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| Family law decisions are some of the most stressful and difficult issues people face. These decisions – for example, whether to get divorced, whether to go for custody of your children, whether to challenge a property settlement – will impact your family for years to come. You need a family lawyer to help you through ... |
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Attorney-Client Matching vs Referral Services
May-01-2011
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| According to Reuters, over 9 million consumers will search online for legal services each month. People are turning to the Internet for legal services in increasing numbers, while they rely on phone books and offline media less and less. One of the hottest and most successful trends for both ... |
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Suing for Dental Malpractice in California
April-01-2011
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| Dentists, like other health professions are required to adhere to professional standards when treating patients. Grounds for a California dental malpractice lawsuit occur when the conduct of a dental professional falls below the acceptable standard of dental care, causing you injury. The conduct can be intentional or unintentional. It includes ... |
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Changing Child Custody in California
February-15-2011
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| A California court may have entered a “final judgment” for custody of your children, but their custody is not actually final. You have the ability to change court orders regarding your children, including child custody.Sometimes both parents will agree to a change in custody. A California court still has to ... |
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How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
January-13-2011
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| This is a very common question and with good reason. The common answer is that "it depends." It depends on the type of law, type of claim, your location, the size of the firm, and the experience of the lawyer. More specifically, however, Lawyers.com reports the following hourly average rates: ... |
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The Best Free Legal Research Sites on the Web
December-17-2010
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| There are several free legal research websites out there. Here is a list of what we believe to be the best.1. JustiaThis site provides access to a variety of statutes, forms, case law, and statutory law. It is very tech saavy and less bland then the Cornell site below. Our favorite ... |
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How Do I Research a California Lawyer?
December-02-2010
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| Researching a prospective lawyer's background and credentials before signing a retainer is advisable for those seeking legal representation. Learning about the attorney's background and experience can help ensure you are hire the right attorney for your case. Here is a guideline on how to research a California lawyer: Visit the ... |
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Free Legal Resources for the Public from the California State Bar
November-24-2010
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| At JDFinder.com, we love free legal resources. We recently discovered that The California State Bar Association provides pamphlets for many common legal questions. The pamphlets are free and only require a self-addressed stamped envelope with the provided order form. These are great resources since they provide objective advice from a ... |
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September-27-2010
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| At JDFinder.com , we work hard to match all our clients with a quality choice of attorneys. Unfortunately, however, not all claims can be matched, mainly for the reasons below.1) Attorney Interest The claim may not interest attorneys enough. The claim might be insufficiently described or attorneys may find the ... |
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Three considerations when hiring a lawyer- cost, experience, and personality
September-19-2010
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| You are involved in a legal issue. You have decided that it is too complex to deal with yourself and that you have the financial means to hire a lawyer. You are in the market for a lawyer, but how do you know which lawyer to hire? Well, we hope this ... |
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Seven Legal Internet Marketing Ideas- What is Affordable? What is Effective?
September-07-2010
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| The Internet has several vehicles of legal advertising and it is important to know the sources and players. I have outlined several sources that you should consider. Of course, whatever you do advertise, make sure it is within your applicable legal ethics rules. 1. Google Adwords and the likeThe most popular ... |
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JDFinder.com for Attorneys
August-23-2010
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| JDFinder.com is new player in the legal matching arena. It only operates in California. If you are a Los Angeles lawyer, Orange County lawyer, San Diego lawyer, San Francisco lawyer, Oakland lawyer, or San Jose lawyer, you can register at JDFinder.com for free. You can also view claims for free and the only charge is to receive ... |
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JDFinder.com for Clients
August-18-2010
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| According to the California Bar Association, there are over 200,000 lawyers in California. JDFinder.com offers free legal matching throughout California to help narrow the search to find a lawyer. So, if you need a Los Angeles lawyer, Orange County lawyer, San Diego lawyer, San Francisco lawyer, Oakland lawyer, or San Jose lawyer, try JDFinder.com. JDFinder.com will help you find an attorney. We strongly believe in the economic ... |
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