Fake Lawyer Sued for Fraud: Will He Hire Counsel?In a perfect world, the teen in West Palm Beach who played doctor professionally and was recently criminally charged would be represented by the man accused of moonlighting as a lawyer in the local courts. But ours is not a perfect world, as evidenced by the fact that Paul Donahue posed as a lawyer in Florida after being arrested for impersonating an investigator in North Dakota.The claims about... [...]
16 Things a Divorce Lawyer Wants You to KnowIn 2014, the Office for National Statistics released data that suggested 42% of modern day couples get divorced — which isn't the hugely encouraging figure you want slapping you around the face before your wedding day.But unfortunately, that's the way it is — which is why divorce lawyer David Ruck, a partner at Gordon Dadds law firm, has shared 16 things you might want to know about the process,... [...]
Divorce And The DogDivorce and the dog: What happens when both of you want to keep your beloved pet? Divorce attorney, Sylvia Costantino guest posts on this sensitive and very significant divorce issue, offering an understanding of dog custody issues and tips to maximize your chances of ending up with your dog.Fighting Over Fido: Custody Disputes Over Pets by Sylvia S. CostantinoWe all love our pets and think of them as family members. In fact,... [...]
Louisiana Rapper’s Case Speaks to Bigger Problems in the Criminal Justice SystemFifteen years ago, a Louisiana jury convicted 22-year-old McKinley “Mac” Phipps—then a rising star on the famed hip hop label, No Limit Records—of manslaughter in the shooting death of a young concertgoer. He was sentenced to thirty years of hard labor for a crime that, to this day, he insists he did not commit.The state’s case was flimsy 15 years ago,... [...]
10 Divorce Court Horror Stories, Straight From AttorneysThere’s nothing like divorce to bring out the worst in people. Just ask divorce lawyers.Below, attorneys who specialize in family law share the craziest antics they’ve had the pleasure of witnessing over the years. (Out of respect for their clients, they’ve requested to remain anonymous.)1. “One of my clients had a chemical peel before her deposition so she could look good in... [...]
