Would you trust a pilot who never actually flies? If you’re flying in a plane, ask how many flights the pilot has made and when he last flew. If you’re having surgery, ask how many operations the doctor has done and how often she does it. If you’re hiring a lawyer for potential litigation, ask…
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When to hire a lawyer / Cuándo contratar a un abogado
Sometimes legal matters don’t necessarily require you to hire a lawyer. The trick is to know when you need a lawyer, and when you don’t. Sometimes getting this decision wrong can have unfortunate consequences. Recently I had a client who had attempted to negotiate an automobile injury claim on his/her own. The insurance company sent…
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Our Greatest Praise Comes from Our Opponents. / Nuestro mayor elogio viene de nuestros oponentes.
We fight hard for our clients. Our firm has the reputation for aggressive, intelligent representation. Our opponents know we do not shrink from a fight. That said, we treat our opponents and their clients with dignity and respect. For this reason, our opponents often refer their friends and family members to us for representation. It…
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Not wrong does not mean right / No está mal no significa derecho
A few days ago, a young man brought in a letter he received from his attorney. The letter outlined a settlement that the other lawyer negotiated on his behalf. The young man and his family did not understand how it could be right that the attorney could receive so much while he received so little.…
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