Legal Law

Has your ego been blocking your success?

One of the most difficult parts of a career change for lawyers is that it involves a change of identity. We are talking about an emotional attachment, not business. Remember the line from “You’ve got mail” when Tom Hanks says to Meg Ryan, “It’s not personal, it’s just business” and Meg Ryan says, of course,…

Legal Law

Health benefits of traveling

Traffic is rushing and your kids are calling. Work is a must, but it’s necessary to maintain your lifestyle and pay for hobbies you no longer have time for. Friends want to hang out, but you’ve exhausted all the bars, restaurants, and shops in town. Besides, why spend money on something you’ve done a thousand…

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Retirement plans and estate planning

Retirement plans (ie pension plans, 401(k) plans, employer IRA plans, etc.) account for the bulk of the assets of most Americans. Plans that meet certain legal requirements established by federal ERISA law enjoy favorable tax treatment to promote growth and provide a comfortable retirement for the account holder. For example, the account owner can defer…

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An admission and a green card

One Easter weekend a couple of years ago a piece of news broke that could be of importance to those interested in Immigration Law, as well as those interested in Evidence Law. The story came out of New York state and may hold object lessons for federal immigration officers and immigrants seeking to obtain their…

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The 9 Things to Tell Your Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is difficult. Whether you’ve been married for a short time or for many years, divorce is the end of hopes and dreams. Divorce is expensive, emotionally and financially. Some people choose to represent themselves, and this advice is not for those brave souls. It must be repeated here that a lawyer representing himself is…