Top Ten CV Tips for Getting a Legal Job

The competition for jobs in law is high. If you are applying for any type of legal job, it's important to get your CV right. Recruitment is all about first impressions. If your CV isn't up to scratch, you won't even get a see them in person at an interview.

Estate Planning: Living Trust vs. Simple Will - Which Do You Need?

General Discussion of trusts and wills in Nevada. Includes information on how to determine which one may be best suited for a person.

Good Rhode Island Divorce Lawyers Exist Despite Lawyer Jokes!

Do Good Rhode Island Divorce and Family Lawyers exist? With all the lawyer jokes it's hard to know if their are good divorce lawyers out there who care and won't charge you exhorbitant fees. This article answers the question from a legal practitioner who has been there and back again.

Emergence of Law; Priest of Seneferu

The emergence of law goes back 10,000 years in Chinese History and we see the first true signs of the need for laws in advanced civilizations in the Western World in 2900 B.C. when a priest wrote that he was indeed upset with the social ethics and complained to King Saneferu in letters.

Illigal Imigrants Evicted From Open-Air Church Work

The story goes that the illegal immigrants in America, California, face the sympathies and apathies by the house owners in the whole country, namely California.

Life After Divorce or Separation: Will I Lose My Legal Status?

Discusses avenues of relief for persons who are divorcing or separating prior to their two year anniversary.

Expungement of Criminal Convictions in California

California Law allows the expungement of criminal convictions. The legal process allows for individuals to clear their record for employment purposes.

Dependents Visa

The dependent visa is a non-immigrant dependent visa for dependents of F-1 visa or student visa holders. A spouse and unmarried, minor children may also apply for a non-immigrant visa to accompany the student. Family members must meet all visa eligibility requirements, including evidence that the student will have sufficient funds for the studies as well as supporting the dependents. They must also present convincing evidence that the dependents will depart the country when the student's program ends. Spouses and children of students may not accept employment at any time, but they are allowed to study in the country using the dependent visas.

10 Tips on Preparing for the First Meeting With Your Attorney

When consulting a lawyer you need to keep in mind that fact that you will be paying for every minute of his or her time. So, it is important for you to prepare well for the first meeting. If you go well prepared and carry with you a file containing all details of the case then you will be able to keep the meeting short and to the point.

The Differences Between a Summons, Misdemeanor, and Felony Charge

If the police arrest you, it has to be one of these charges.

10 Critical Tips on Negotiating a Better Rate With Your Attorney

In life perhaps the most difficult task is that of dealing with the payment or fees due to a lawyer. Today for many aspects of existence a lawyer becomes essential and sadly a large number of disagreements between lawyers and clients arise over fees.

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer – DUI & DWI Attorney

Even though DUI is generally charged as a misdemeanor for a first offense, DUI cases are prosecuted with the same aggressive force as serious felonies in Los Angeles.

The Anatomy of a Slip and Fall-Trip and Fall Case in Plain Language

Many of you have probably suffered a slip and fall, or trip and fall accident. Did you know that in some cases you are entitled to legal compensation?

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made by New LLCs

This Article summarizes the 5 Biggest Mistakes made by new LLCs and LLC owners. These mistakes often lead to later disputes and risks that can be avoided with proper LLC planning. Proper LLC planning should be done at the beginning of the LLC's existence in the LLC Operating Agreement

Avoiding A Criminal Record: What is a Diversion?

A diversion is an interesting compromise the criminal justice system has developed that allows first time criminal defendants to avoid acquiring a criminal record in exchange for getting counseling, making restitution or performing community service. But a diversion can be a two-edged sword. There are draw backs that must be considered to avoid making a serious mistake that could result in harsh penalties.