Many of us take rideshares like Uber or Lyft to get around where we live and the places we travel. Riders need to understand what steps to take and what options are available in the event of a collision. We have developed this quick list of what every person should know if you are in […]
Settlement or Trial? When is Trial Necessary?
When we handle a divorce, our goal is not to take the case to trial. We are not scared of going into court and do not mind the hard work and preparation it takes to be ready for trial. However, there are three main reasons to avoid trial. First, there is an increased risk of […]
Relocation: What Considerations Must Be Made?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made businesses and individuals seriously reconsider the concepts of remote work, necessity of office space, and the importance of employees living close to their workplace. The work of many employees has turned more virtual, with some people only needing to work in the office a couple of days per week or […]
Do I Need A Will?
We are excited to share with you a three-part video series that explains why people need a lawyer in each of our three main practice areas. This first video related to our Estate Planning practice area, which includes Wills, Trusts, and Probates. We answer a question that many people wonder about: “Do I Really Need […]
5 Tips for Injuries in the Snow/Ice
Homeowners in Seattle can be held legally responsible for not shoveling their sidewalks! You can be sued in a personal injury claim by any random person who slips and falls on your icy/snowy/slushy sidewalk. You have a duty to keep the sidewalk clear and accessible outside of your own home. Business owners in Seattle have […]
Auto Insurance Needs- What Do I Need To Be Protected?
We constantly deal with our personal injury clients not having the right auto insurance coverage to enjoy full protection after being injured in a collision. We felt it worthwhile to go over some important information about auto insurance in a blog, so that people can read this and make the necessary changes to their policies. […]
Wedding Season is a Time to Understand and Protect Your Rights
As we enter the traditional “wedding season,” it is a good time to consider how individual property rights can be changed by major life events. Many clients come to our firm for Prenuptial Agreements and Community Property Agreements. The first way that legal rights can be altered is through a Prenuptial Agreement, better known as […]
Help You And Your Kids By Planning For The Next Phase Of Your Life
We are pleased that this week’s blog article that follows comes from a guest author, Ann Guinn. –nb My brother and I just cleaned out our Mother’s house, listed it for sale, sold her car, and got her settled into assisted living. It was awful! We just kept saying “I don’t want to do this […]
Soberlink Enters Family Law Arena with New Product to Promote Safer Visitations
Alcohol is often a serious dividing issue in a marriage. Many times it is one of the most significant factors that cause couples to seek divorce. For couples with children, the problem that arises after divorce is that even if the parent without alcohol abuse gets the majority of the residential time with the children, […]
Why Young Adults Need an Estate Plan
An Estate Plan is an important milestone in becoming a responsible adult because it allows you to control what happens to your property and your person. Here are nine excellent reasons for young people to have an estate plan (and they have very little to do with money!): 1) You are entering the military. Anyone […]