Attorney at law

In today’s society, most people either do not like attorneys or just do not trust them. They form their opinions from stereotypes that just are not true in any form whatsoever. There are many misunderstandings of lawyers portrayed especially by the media showing all the wrong things that a small number of lawyers have actually done and never anything of the good things they do. These misconceptions can push people to not entire the legal field, causing less and less people to become lawyers in…

Hearing Attorney Lori Thompson speak was truly insightful because, it was interesting hear from an attorney who had a background of criminal prosecution then transitioning into Probate and Elder law. In the start of her presentation she explained to the class what made her want to be a lawyer. She outlined to the class that she dreamed of being a lawyer since seventh grade. With that simple wish to become a lawyer she developed the drive and passion she needed in order to get to where she…

to learn about his experiences and why he chose to be a defense attorney. As our course book has previously stated and our classroom discussions have observed, being an attorney is a difficult and stressful job. I asked Mr. Liston if he ever had a hard time representing people who have committed crimes. He told me he does not and explained that he loved his job very much. I found it interesting that, while the book talks about attorneys who have conflicts about such issues and become very…

Lawyer Jean Giraudoux said that “There is no better way of exercising the imagination than the study of law. No poet ever interpreted nature as freely as a lawyer interprets the truth.”As a child something in me always wanted to debate with a judge or prosecute someone or just be in the courtroom. I guess it is because when I 'm with my dad we always watch crime shows. But the thing that really got me was when I took Civics in Economics my sophomore year we didn 't just talk about politics in…

District Attorney Tony Rackauckas to evaluate his office’s use of jailhouse informants (Ferner, 2015). “Orange County prosecutors’ ‘win at all costs’…

Do you have an employment litigation attorney on retainer? Employers are required, by law, to follow ever-changing state and federal employment laws. You want to spend your hard earned profits on building your business instead of paying fines or defending lawsuits. An employment attorney can help you do just that. Why Do You Need to Hire an Attorney Now, Instead of Later? Your employee handbook and training process fails to address sexual harassment. A new employee begins making unwanted…

For any temporarily suspended lawywer, disbarred, or non lincesed attorney in the state of California, that is license in antoher state may not practice law. If they continue to offer any adivc, representation, make court appearances, and draft legal documents of any kind of legal matter as it would relate to a particular case law for a client. They would be in violation of UPL. advising an individual on law and legal matters as it relates to a particular case being presented at the time. If…

life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution restrict the power of the federal and state governments to show prejudice. The Fifth Amendment requires that the federal government not deny individuals of "life, liberty, or property," without due process of the law and assurance that each person receive the same protection of the laws. The Fourteenth Amendment extends the protection…

affected by the service of their military member. Washington State Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, writes about proposing an Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance with his office, the Attorney General’s Office. Currently, our State Law bars the Attorney General’s Office from providing legal advice or representation to private citizens whether it is to bring action on behalf of an individual or to defend an individual. This same law affects military service members, veterans, and…

U.S. immigration law is constantly evolving. In order to achieve citizenship, individuals must invest an immense amount of focus and attention while navigating the many laws, complexities, and processes of the immigration system. If you are experiencing difficulty with the application process, an immigration lawyer will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and representation you need to expedite the process and avoid any issues that might otherwise weigh you down. 5 Reasons to Hire an…