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law firms. For minority women it seems as private practice is a better alternative. They are less likely to face discrimination and more likely to achieve their desired standing. Women in large law firms only account for 4% of the total number of attorneys . There is still a lot of bias towards minority females making it difficult for them to succeed and achieve a job at a large law firms. If they do, there is another layer of worries they have to deal with: the glass ceiling, stereotypes,…

Paralegals assist attorneys and can sometimes be laborious at times, especially when there are deadlines to keep. They are multi taskers who often help draft documents, keep a calendar with all the attorneys’ appointments and deadlines, conducting and schedule interview with clients, organizing files, and also doing legal research preparing for cases. Paralegals are able to interview witness but are not allowed to give legal advice. According to the National Associations of Legal Assistant…

started growing and the need for new laws grew, the quantity of original judges also grew accordingly. At the beginning the U. S. Supreme Court had six justices and much less authority, today there is nine justices, consisting of one chief and eight associate justices. Landmark cases as Marbury v. Madison, under Chief justice John Marshall created : the power to declared congressional and presidential acts unconstitutional--the power of the judicial review—is the most important power of the…

At M. Adam Jones & Associates, LLC, we know how stressful a car accident can be. Between the medical bills, insurance claims, auto repairs, and emotional distress, accident victims can often become overwhelmed. If you have questions regarding your legal options following a car accident, a Dothan, AL auto accident lawyer can help familiarize you with the lawsuit process. Here are seven common car accident lawsuit questions and answers. 7 Common Car Accident Lawsuit Questions Do I Need an Auto…

situations to achieve different goals. For example, Team Management would be an appropriate style to use when planning marketing strategies for the associates. If this task is treated more like a team project in which associates can work with a manager for support, they will likely be more motivated to achieve their goals and not be intimidated by them. Associates would benefit from this approach because they are more likely to be motivated with the support of their managers. If goals are…

the inner workings of the justice system. To this end, gaining a qualified trial lawyer’s perspective of prevailing legal issues can help assuage the fears of the average citizen, especially when it comes to the parole system. Thomas A. Corletta, Attorney at Law has the experience to offer this and many other important legal insights thanks to more than 35 years spent serving local clients. When it comes to parole, prisoners must meet certain criteria in order to be eligible. In the event all…

most enriching moments of my career have been the instances where I have received practical advice and inspiration from fellow minority attorneys. For example, last year I participated in a “My Brother’s Keeper” event, which brought together several prominent black male attorneys from various firms and industries to openly discuss our shared experience as attorneys of color. This event challenged me to further develop my network, hone my practice, and prepare for the next opportunity. Ever…

professional corporations, Attorneys at Law, "the Attorney" agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE OF REPRESENTATION. The Client employs the Attorney to represent the Client with respect to the following: Review and consult regarding a partnership agreement. This Agreement will not take effect, and Attorney will have no obligation to provide legal services until Client returns a signed copy of this Agreement and pays the advance described below. 2. ATTORNEY'S FEE. The Attorney will be compensated…

A good criminal defense attorney will do whatever it takes to minimize the damage from this incident. For example, if your attorney finds that you did in fact violate the law by driving without being licensed by the state of California or another state, he or she will push to have the charges reduced to an infraction, rather than…

McClanahan likely has an attorney negligence claim against Barrington because he did not base his advice on adequate knowledge or reasonable legal research. Attorneys are liable to their clients for negligent performance of their duties. Smith 356 Davis 886 Aloy 416. Attorneys should perform their duties with the “skill, prudence and diligence” of a lawyer of ordinary skill. Smith 356. Attorneys’ advice on matters of settled law should be based on informed judgment. Smith 360 Davis 887 Aloy 416.…