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Ten Questions to Ask Your Potential Lawyer

Lawyers will often provide a free or very low-cost consultation to discuss the details of your situation and give you an opportunity to ask some basic questions

How to Hire An Attorney

Maybe you’re buying or selling real estate, trying to resolve a dispute with a neighbor, starting a business, or going through a divorce. When life gets legal, you’ll likely need access to a good attorney. But there’s a lot to think about when hiring the services of a lawyer, especially if you’ve never retained one […]

I Have a Case But I Don’t Have Money to Hire an Attorney?

If you do not have the funds to hire an attorney, you may still obtain the legal representation you need through a contigency fee agreement.

ASK SCORE: Hiring an attorney? Ask questions [Column]

Finding and selecting an attorney is not a matter that should be treated lightly.

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Hiring a Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer is an intensive process. You will often hear people complaining about their relationship with their attorney. Issues can be circumvented if you make a concerted effort to avoid the following common mistakes when hiring an attorney. Not checking a lawyer's area of expertise. Some attorneys can do well outside of their area of expertise, but many do not know the nuances in other areas of the law. Therefore, if you need a contract lawyer, do not hire a divorce attorney…

Confused Law Student Applies For Job With Federal Court That Doesn’t Exist

Is a Prepaid Legal Service Plan Right for You?

Prepaid legal service plans promise legal protection at an affordable rate. We review the pros and cons.

How to Start a Snow Removal Business Legally

Find out how to start a snow removal business legally using these simple 5 steps to help ensure your success!

4 Steps to Make Your Lawn Business Legal

Is your lawn or landscaping business legal? Follow these 4 steps, and you'll have an official business that's protected by the law.

How to Name a Business, Legally

Every business needs a name. To tell customers what it is. To differentiate it from competition. And to identify it legally. Just like every person needs a name. And, just like naming a person, nam…

5 Ways a Legal Plan Improves Employee Wellness

There are many reasons why offering a group legal plan can benefit employees. From saving them money and time to helping them plan for the future, access to affordable legal help can make employees lives easier.

Business & Legal Strategies to Grow Your Music Business

| Business & Legal Strategies to Grow Your Music Business

5 Steps to Keep Your eBay Business Legal

Congratulations on your new eBay business! I hope the money is flowing in. But, to ensure you get to keep the money, make sure your business isn't skirting the law in any way. Take these five steps to keep your...

Drivers Legal Plan Carrier Benefits

Banking the Marijuana Business: Legal or Not?

Due to marijuana's illegality under federal law, any financial institution that provides banking services to a marijuana related business is engaging in money-laundering. Those banks that have chosen to work with the marijuana industry have been operating under a semi-official set of rules.

Podcast: Business & Legal Issues to Consider When Acquiring An Aircraft

Podcast: Business & Legal Issues to Consider When Acquiring An Aircraft

5 Reasons Why Your Employees Need a Group Legal Plan

It is a Necessary Employee Benefit Human Resources directors and CEOs get a lot of telephone calls from vendors about employee benefits. Some of these are worthwhile, but quite a few are programs ...

Self-help legal plan have many flaws

Do-it-yourself estate planning is probably not a good idea

An Oil Service Plan Offers These Key Benefits

An oil service plan can proactively limit heating hiccups, helping to ensure you never face a breakdown in the cold New England winter.