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…
Month: November 2021
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…