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Justia Legal Resources: Elder Law Center

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Most of these cases involve a theory of negligence, which requires showing that the defendant breached a duty of care owed to the elderly person. A scammer also may prey on an elderly person by building a friendly relationship with them before cajoling them into making the “friend” an heir or beneficiary in an estate planning instrument.

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Affordable Legal Help: How a Non-Profit Law Firm is Answering the Call (Kamron Graham, Executive Director, The Commons Law Center)

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The Commons Law Center helps out people facing evictions, have family law issues or need help with wills and estate planning. Kamron initially planned to pursue a career in finance but pretty quickly figured out that her empathy and concern for others probably might not jibe with a Wall Street career.

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2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting

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Los Angeles Public Defender Albert Camacho sits down with host Laurence Colletti to talk about the Criminal Law Section’s cross-over educational programs with the Family Law Section and their discussion about protective orders and the unique impact of domestic violence in family law and immigration matters. .

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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

Attorney at Work

While most of my billing comes from traditional hourly rates for matters, I have always used flat fees for certain client demands such as residential real estate transactions and basic estate planning. ANSWER: While most lawyers and clients are accustomed to the traditional billable hour, other pricing options do exist.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

Above the Law - Technology

Our customers provide services in a range of different practice areas including corporate & commercial (business law), M&A, IP, family law, employment and labour, commercial lending, commercial and residential real estate, estate planning & trusts, entertainment law, and more. Who are your competitors?

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Ready to Broaden Your Clientele? Here’s How to Choose a New Area of Practice

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That means elder law will be a popular area, as will estate planning and probate law. For example, attorneys who have experience defending insurance companies have gained special insight that is valuable in representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases.

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Becoming an Accounting Lawyer: A Guide for Legal Professionals

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Accounting lawyers possess a breadth of knowledge of the rules and regulations surrounding business transactions, taxes, estate planning, and wealth management. They counsel clients on tax laws, draft documents such as wills, develop estate planning strategies, handle tax disputes, and defend clients against IRS audits.

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