If you’re contemplating attending law school, chances are you have certain goals in mind for yourself and what that entails – such as helping people, intellectual rigor or finding the ideal work-life balance. Now is the time to conduct your research! Register for the LSAT, collect transcripts and letters of recommendation, and add school deadlines/enrollment timelines to your calendar. Early […]

Costly family law services can be costly; however, there are ways to lower them. A reliable family lawyer should always be open and honest when discussing his or her fees and charges. They must also understand the complexities of family law, such as restraining orders, custody disputes and divorce. Before beginning work on any case, attorneys should discuss these issues […]

Divorce can be an emotionally taxing experience and may take longer than anticipated for several reasons, including: Step one in finding an experienced family law attorney is to locate one who specializes in family law and has deep expertise. Experienced attorneys tend to cost more but could help speed up the case faster. 1. Lack of Communication As a lawyer, […]

Retainers are funds paid up-front to reserve an attorney’s time and expertise; any unused retainers can be returned. Fees collected for retainers are held in separate trust accounts from operating accounts so they become “earned” as services are rendered. Utilizing accrual accounting, lawyers can effectively keep a detailed account of all charges billed and expenses incurred against their retainer fees. […]