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Divorce Lawyer Selection

March 3, 2010

Minnesota, like most states, has hundreds of divorce lawyers. Picking the best divorce lawyer for you can be intimidating and frustrating. You can increase your chances of finding a good match with a little preparation and a few good questions.

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Bankruptcy lawyers succumb to economy-induced stress

July 29, 2009

In its monthly newsletter, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys mentioned that several bankruptcy attorneys recently committed suicide, had heart attacks, or gave up on bankruptcy practice entirely to get away from the stress.
Consumer rights lawyers, including bankruptcy attorneys, see some of the worst effects of the recession. But until now, I did not [...]

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More litigants lawyer-less during the recession

April 10, 2009

According to the New York Times, the number of people representing themselves during the recession is way up, and that can cause problems:
Judges complain that people miss deadlines, fail to bring the right documents or evidence and are simply unprepared for legal proceedings. Such mistakes make it more likely they will fare poorly — no [...]

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Non-lawyers and cheap “legal services”: you get what you pay for

February 24, 2009

Perhaps prompted by economy-related layoffs, or maybe just looking for extra income, a paralegal recently advertised “Simple Wills and Trusts-Only $50!” on Craigslist. The ad (no longer available) read, in part:
I will draft your will and/or trust for only $50!
I am a paralegal with over ten years of legal experience. Besides wills, I also work [...]

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Cost of hiring an attorney: consumer lawyers vs. regular lawyers

March 13, 2008

In response to Nick’s post in which he asked why people do not call a lawyer, several responded that the cost of hiring an attorney was prohibitive.
Let me say this loud and clear: Most consumer lawyers will not charge you for a consultation. Further, most will not charge you for their services unless they win [...]

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Call an attorney already

February 26, 2008

People will sprain their ankle at the supermarket and call an attorney before they leave the store, but will endure months of harassment by a debt collector and never call an attorney who can help stop the harassment and get compensation for the resulting emotional harm.
Consumer protection laws are fee-shifting laws, which mean that consumer [...]

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Finding lawyers outside Minnesota

January 6, 2008

Occasionally we receive e-mails from someone looking for representation outside of Minnesota. While we try to help everyone we can, we are not licensed in other states, and other states may have very different laws, procedural rules, and legal climates. We are happy to give a referral, but more often than not, we will simply [...]

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