How does a contingency fee work?
What is a contingency fee? How does it work? How does the attorney get paid and how will I get paid? These are great questions and we usually answer them at our initial meeting with our clients. We go over the attorney-client contract in detail and answer any questions they have. People usually have the […]
Will my personal injury case go to trial?
Quick answer: Almost certainly not. But it could. Let me explain… Statistical research shows that >90% of personal injury cases settle out of court. Generally speaking, both parties often want to settle because neither know what a jury will do. Now there are some personal injury lawyers that want to try cases so bad, and […]
Who are the best auto accident attorneys?
How do you determine who the best auto accident attorneys are? Figuring out who the best auto accident attorneys isn’t easy. Do you go by the number of billboards or commercials they have? Do you go by whether you’re working with the actual attorney or their lowly-paid staff? Maybe you just need a really good […]
How many lawyers are in each state?
How many lawyers are there in the U.S? How about the total number of lawyers in each state? I thought it would be a fun exercise to see just how many lawyers there in each state. This is a list of what my research revealed: California: Approximately 190,000 active lawyers. New York: Approximately 180,000 active […]
When to hire a personal injury lawyer
Do you need to hire a lawyer for your personal injury case? In this article, we will discuss when you should contact a personal injury lawyer. Just because you were accidentally hurt does not mean you need to discuss the event with a personal injury lawyer. I get calls all the time for situations where […]
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
What does a personal injury lawyer cost? Typically, personal injury lawyers earn a contingency fee on the success of the case, similar to how a realtor earns a commission if the house sells. If the house doesn’t sell, the realtor doesn’t get paid. Likewise, if your case does not settle or if you lose at […]
Are car wreck settlements taxable?
Asking whether you have to pay taxes on a car wreck settlement is a good question and shows you’re really thinking about what’s important — how much money you will net on your car wreck claim. The answer is it depends on what type of injury is being compensated. If you are only getting compensation […]
Should I hire a lawyer if the other driver is at fault?
Can you settle a car accident claim without a lawyer? https://youtu.be/RgV08X06u5E This is a fair question to ask and one I can answer quickly: Yes, you can but I would not advise it. Here’s why: you should hire a lawyer to help you in a car accident claim even if the other driver is clearly […]
Slander lawyers near me
We are slander lawyers who can help you if you think you have been defamed online. Due to the rise on social media posting and people posting things they don’t actually know about, we receive numerous calls for people looking to file a defamation lawsuit. Remember, libel and slander fall under the tort of “defamation.” […]
Lawyers for civil suits near me
Are you searching for a civil lawsuit lawyer near you? Did you know there are about 19 million civil suits filed in the United States each year? First, if you are being sued, you need to hire a qualified civil suit lawyer right away because time is of the essence. If you wait too long […]
Libel slander lawyers
What is the difference between libel and slander? Libel and slander are both forms of defamation, which is the act of making false statements about someone that damages their reputation. The main difference between the two lies in the way the defamatory statement is communicated: In terms of legal consequences, both libel and slander can […]
Best state to form LLC
What is the best state to form an LLC? That is a great question and one we will try to answer here. The best state to form an LLC depends on your specific business needs and goals. However, some states are often considered more favorable for LLC formation due to their business-friendly regulations, tax benefits, […]
Conservative podcast
New conservative podcast I’ve been working on a new conservative podcast at my educational site, podnah. My plan is to create podcasts that explore legal themes in contemporary America and that rebut much of leftwing “lawfare.” I had never heard of lawfare until recently. After watching Democrats abuse the courts and legal systems to try […]
How to incorporate your business
Business Entity Essentials Incorporating Your Business In this series, we will go over the reasons why you may want to formally organize your business and discuss the pros and cons of each kind of organization (i.e., LLC, corporation, etc.). For most small businesses, you will want to form either a corporation or a limited liability […]
LLC versus Corporation
Should you form an LLC or a corporation? That is a question a lot of people ask including myself. Which is easier? Which is cheaper and which saves the most in taxes. As far as asset protection goes and protecting your personal assets from seizure, they both offer about the same protection. But forming a […]
How to negotiate and win
I am currently working on a negotiation course that I plan to offer on Udemy and on my own platform Podnah. Here is the current draft of the outline: How to Win in Business Negotiation Introduction In this course we will focus primarily on business negotiations and negotiations you will encounter when making significant purchases […]
How To Respond At The Scene Of A Truck Crash
The aftermath of a truck accident can be devastating and disorienting. Knowing what to do in the moments during and after can help you take the right steps to protect your best interests and financial recovery. Accidents involving commercial trucks can result in insurmountable tragedy and property damage. Rarely do those involved walk away without […]
How to make roads safer at intersections.
How better road signage can lead to fewer car accidents.
How to get out of debt
Check out my new book just published on Amazon. I wrote this from my experience working with hundreds of clients as a bankruptcy and debt relief lawyer.
Covington car accident lawyer
Covington car accident lawyer ready to help you if you’ve been injured in an accident. I am a car accident lawyer located in Covington, Louisiana. When we first moved our law office from downtown New Orleans to the Northshore, we originally settled in Mandeville. I spent a great deal of time searching for office space […]
