The Important Role of the Paralegal in Our Legal System
In the last issue of Forum, I wrote about things for young people to consider in entering the legal profession. A few readers told me I should have mentioned career paths as paralegals. I thank these friends for bringing this to my attention, because paralegals play a very important role in our legal system. When [...]
Should I Enter the Legal Profession?
Throughout the course of any given day, I field lots of questions from callers. Although I primarily deal with personal injury matters arising from car accidents, the questions I receive run the gamut of everything from business law to patent law. Sometimes I give callers some general guidance, after which I direct them to colleagues [...]
Two Helpful Developments in Immigration Services
Two new developments may serve to make the immigration process easier for many people. In January 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officially opened a new immigration field office in Queens, N.Y. It’s anticipated that the new office, located at 27-35 Jackson Avenue, will serve about five hundred people a day. The office is open [...]
A Resource for Helping Citizenship Test Candidates
If someone enjoys history and geography, those interests would definitely help them excel on the test for becoming an American citizen. An interactive feature on the website for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services enables citizenship exam candidates to assess their strengths in these areas. The questions are presented in multiple choice format and deal [...]
Shopping for Evidence on Online Auctions
Have you ever brought anything on an online auction? The phenomenon has become a regular way of shopping for so many people. Some people get so excited about bidding that they get swept up by the adrenaline rush it gives them. By providing a place for buyers and sellers to meet, these auction sites have [...]
“Tell Me What Your Client Wants, Counselor.”
“Tell me what your client wants, counselor.” Gee, if I only got a nickel every time I heard those words! I represent people in accident lawsuits, so I hear those words when meeting with insurance company attorneys. At the negotiating table, I’ll be looking for ways to achieve a settlement that’s fair for my client, [...]
Avoiding Legal Conflicts
Conflict is a big part of our lives, whether we like it or not. We naturally dislike conflict because it creates stress, saps energy, and ruins our tranquility. Yet we deal with conflict in our personal lives all the time. “Oh, I dread the local softball fundraiser this Saturday. It’s all fun until Mr. Horoz [...]
Businesses Sue to Protect Online Reputations
The internet is an amazing tool. It enables us to search for jobs, find movie tickets, and compare restaurants from the comfort of our living rooms. For a younger generation, it would be difficult to imagine life without social networking sites and search engines. For an older generation whose traditional service sector jobs have vaporized [...]
