SHAPIRO, Wash.– The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has named shapira attorney Andrew Shapiro as the sole lawyer representing the plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the legality of Washington’s new abortion clinic restrictions.The lawsuit is currently before the Washington State Supreme Court, which is expected to rule on the suit next week.Shapiro, who was…
Why the ‘Rocket Lawyer’ was the right choice for me
A lawyer with an obsession for rocketry who had been training to become a rocketeer was the perfect fit for me.He knew my life story, his family, his hometown, his job, his hobbies, his interests.I knew him and his wife well, and he knew my family, too.And I trusted him.That is why I had never…
Which lawyers are charging the most?
Alabama’s lawyer fees are going through the roof as it enters a new round of budget cuts, but the state’s highest-profile attorney is still doing well.According to the attorney general’s office, the average fee for a lawyer is $21,813 per year, up more than 60% from last year.That increase in lawyer fees comes amid an…
When it comes to legal jargon, how to choose the best meme is now even harder
Financial lawyer, estate planning lawyer and estate lawyer meme, this is the time to learn what they mean.The most important thing to know is what they don’t mean.Here are the rules of the road: Do you mean: a) money, b) money-laundering, c) money laundering, d) moneylaundering (including money laundering for child exploitation), e) money launderers,…
How to get legal help if you are injured while riding a bike
If you or anyone you know has been injured while cycling, you may want to consider getting legal help.The NSW Law Society says cyclists should not be penalised for cycling in public, but they can be held liable for damages.A bicycle accident lawyer will assist you in dealing with the legal process.They will help you…
Lawyer retainer could put attorney in conflict of interest
A lawyer who agreed to serve as a consultant to a law firm in exchange for a $500,000 retainer may now face ethics questions because he or she is working as an adviser to a client in a conflict of Interest Act violation.The Washington Post reports that the ethics board in Pennsylvania found that attorney…
What if you can’t afford a lawyer in the US? Here are the top 10 states where that’s true
When it comes to access to legal representation, states like Maryland, California and New York have some of the strictest requirements in the country.Here are 10 states that have a higher number of attorneys per capita than any other in the nation.Read moreHere are the 10 states with the highest percentage of attorneys:In Maryland, the…
How lawyers have become a powerful legal force
By David HaggertyA lawyer, who used to work in the courtroom, is now a powerful force in Australia’s legal system.And that’s a story about lawyers and the legal profession that deserves to be told.It’s a tale that has been told and told often by journalists.They’ve found it hard to find a single person who hasn’t…
How to get a lawyer’s job, lawyer job interview
When a lawyer is hired, it’s important to be prepared to provide a complete answer about the attorney’s credentials and experience, a lawyer job ad warns.“In the event that you are not able to do this, you should consider a position with a different lawyer, preferably a non-lawyer who has more experience and qualifications,” the…
When is a cat safe to leave home and where can you find one?
When a cat is in distress, it’s in its best interests to remain calm and stay in a safe place, a lawyer says.“If a cat needs to be confined, it needs to remain in a shelter, not on the street,” said David Schaller, a senior lawyer at the American Human Rights Law Center (AHLC), who…