In some cases, our attorneys may be able to resolve your civil rights dispute through informal negotiations with the offending party. For example, an employer guilty of discrimination may agree to a settlement if you agree not to sue.
Judge Francis Biddle (1866-1968) sat at the Nuremberg Trials and served as the US Attorney General from 1940 to 1945. Regarding the importance of documented civil law, he observed, “In this court, the unwritten law is not worth the paper it isn’t written on.”
It is absolutely critical to your proposed home purchase that the title search is performed properly. To check the work of the title company, your real estate attorney will obtain an Ownership and Encumbrance report that includes information on existing mortgages, judgments or liens, and current tax status.
If your civil lawsuit involves personal injury, then it’s up to you to keep a record of the injuries you incurred due to the incident. This can include medical bills, notes or other documentation from medical providers, and/or prescription receipts.
Environmental protection and its impact by economic development are critical issues handled by environmental attorneys, as are contamination issues and the way in which regulation is managed in disadvantaged communities. Environmental attorneys also counsel firefighters and others exposed to asbestos; for instance, those exposed to the toxins at the World Trade Center following the 2001 terror attacks.
How are you going to structure the sale of your company? Many business owners debate between selling assets and selling stock, but which is better for you? Legal guidance from a corporate attorney will focus on your best interests.