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…
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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…
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…
What if I don’t have a mortgage? Is there a free loan?
A veteran is now a homeowner again, thanks to a new mortgage loan program called HomeAway.The program, which allows people with existing mortgages to refinance into new loans, is being expanded to include new loans to people with no credit history.The idea is to allow people who have been struggling with their mortgages to get…
How to Survive Your Son’s Child Support Hearing
You can avoid going to court if you have the right documents, including court orders.But if you can’t afford to pay child support, you may be tempted to use the legal system to get your child back.Read more about child support.Find out what’s known about child maintenance and what to do if you do need…
How to be a lawyer for the betterment of women
I have been a lawyer and an academic for the past 20 years.I’ve worked on the Supreme Court, the Judiciary, and the Department of Defense.I have served as an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Florida and was awarded the George Polk Memorial Award in 2017.I’m a proud member of the United States…
When brain injury lawyers say the law is rigged, they’re being heard
The legal profession is grappling with a crisis that has gripped the country for years: how do you protect the innocent when it comes to the legal system?As a result, it’s becoming more and more difficult for people to file lawsuits, the legal experts tell Polygon.We’ve seen a dramatic rise in the number of cases…
Lawyers pay $50K to retain their clients’ attorneys
A bunch of lawyers have agreed to pay a total of $50,000 to keep their clients who are suing them for retainer fees for up to a year, according to Ars Technic’s Aaron Smith.The lawyers are trying to recoup costs incurred by clients who have lost attorneys because of the lawsuits.The practice of “retainer fees”…
Wife’s legal team gets $1.5M settlement for her domestic violence lawsuit
Posted August 02, 2019 12:07:32A domestic violence attorney who represented a woman who sued her ex-husband after he allegedly battered her in a hotel room has received a $1 million settlement for his legal fees.Jillian B. Johnson sued her husband, Robert M. Johnson, in July 2016 after she said he physically assaulted her in the…
When a lawyer can’t handle a case
Criminal defence lawyer Phillip Burn has been in the public eye since he won a $1.5 million defamation suit against the then-chief of staff of Prime Minister John Key.But the defamation lawsuit was eventually dismissed by a judge in November.The defamation lawsuit against Mr Burn was brought by Mr Key and Mr Taurasi, former Chief…