Let’s face it – if you’re hiring a lawyer, it’s likely that something bad has happened in your life, and you need to go to court to fix it or defend yourself. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, lawyers just don’t come cheaply – especially the good ones. You don’t, however, have to break the …
A retainer fee is one of the most common attorney fee schedules. A retainer is an amount of money that’s paid to a lawyer in advance to retain (hire) him/her to represent you in a legal matter. When setting a retainer fee, an attorney anticipates the amount of legal work that must be done and …
We all hope that the criminal system works. After all, it’s what helps put bad people in jail, and keeps the streets safe. But what happens when it doesn’t work, or it works incorrectly? And even worse, what happens if the system doesn’t work for you? There aren’t many statistics out there on false arrests …
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If you have ever seen the trademark symbol (™), the registered trademark symbol (®), or the service mark symbol (℠), you might be wondering what they are used for, who is allowed to use them, and where they should appear. These symbols serve to identify the source of goods or services and bring additional benefits to the brand bearing it.
Divorce mediation involves meeting with a professional, specifically trained third-party to talk about your issues and help get your divorce finalized. While mediation length varies depending on the complexity of the issues surrounding the divorce, usually, couples can come to an agreement between 4 and 10 sessions, spanning over a period of 90 days. Divorce mediation fees will depend on the length and complexity of your case, usually mediation cases average around $3,000.
If you believe your solicitor has acted negligently in their duties, there are some things to consider before you consider suing a solicitor. – Have you kept all your documents? You will need all correspondence including letters that detail the terms of your retainer and other instructions? – Have you already tried filing a complaint with …
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