The attorney career path can be lucrative. The average salary for a lawyer in 2018 was over $144,000 annually. But while becoming a lawyer is straightforward, turning yourself into a practicing lawyer is altogether different. Law schools are now being forced to address the reality that they have more students than there are jobs to go around. Thus, the student entering law … [Read more...]
What Makes Real Estate Bankruptcies Different in Court
Many people look to make extra income and secure their retirement by purchasing real estate and then renting it out. Perhaps, in addition to your house, you’ve got a duplex that provides a steady stream of residual income and the future promise of a big payday when you sell. But what happens if the plan goes awry? Real estate bankruptcies were the driving force behind the … [Read more...]
Benefits of Hiring a Private Defense Attorney
If you find yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney, it’s important to make sure you hire an attorney that can help get you a favorable outcome. While some people might not have the option to hire a private attorney because of cost, there are distinct advantages to those who can afford it. The biggest advantage is that there’s much more demand for public defenders, so … [Read more...]
Why Military Medical Malpractice Can Go Unpunished
Army Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal wheezed and coughed, but military doctors repeatedly told him it was pneumonia. After an incident where Stayskal began vomiting blood, a biopsy by a civilian specialist revealed that it was lung cancer. It could have been caught five months earlier. “I feel like my life has been stolen from me because people failed to do their job”, … [Read more...]
Ethiopia Wrongful Death Lawsuit Could Cost Boeing $1 Billion
“Blinded by its greed, Boeing haphazardly rushed the 737 MAX 8 to market, with the knowledge and tacit approval of the United States Federal Aviation Administration … Boeing’s decision to put profits over safety … and the regulators that enabled it, must be held accountable for their reckless actions” This concise and searing paragraph introduces the Ethiopia wrongful death … [Read more...]
Three Ways To Navigate The Legal Perils Of A DUI Case
The flashing red lights appear in your rearview mirror and that sinking feeling overtakes your stomach. The police have pulled you over and you had a few drinks at the party you’re on the way home from. You’re not sloppy drunk. But you might have been just careless enough to let your blood-alcohol level slip past the legal limit. Taking the following steps will help you get … [Read more...]
