The secret to winning a small claims case without a lawyer
I smell like strong black coffee and the acidic residue of a long morning in department 42. You are here because you […]
Category: Civil Litigation
How to sue a school district for negligence
The architecture of a school negligence lawsuit against the state The air in the conference room smells of ozone and mint. I […]
How to Stop a Creditor From Taking Your Tax Refund
I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule […]
What to Do When Your Neighbor’s Pet Attacks Yours
The office smells like strong black coffee and old paper. I have spent twenty-five years watching people walk into this room with […]
Why You Should Never Record a Phone Call Without Consent
The Invisible Trap of Secret Recordings in Legal Proceedings I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes […]
How to Stop an Illegal Garnishment of Your Social Security
I recently spent 14 hours deconstructing a contract that was designed to be unreadable, only to find the one clause that changed […]
The First Step to Take if You Are Sued for Malpractice
You have just been served with a summons and your professional reputation is officially under siege. Your initial instinct is likely a […]
Why Most Small Claims Court Cases Are Won Before the Hearing
Small claims court is not a forum for feelings Small claims litigation, legal services, and procedural evidence are the only things that […]
How to Defend Yourself Against a Defamation Lawsuit
I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule […]
What to Do if a Debt Collector Calls You at Work
The brutal reality of workplace debt harassment Workplace debt collection calls are restricted by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Once […]