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Driving on a Suspended License? What You Need to Know
Posted on September 16th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Suspended License To drive on the road in all 50 states, you need a valid drivers’ license. If your license has been suspended yet you still drive, you could face jail time and fines. Why Are Drivers’ Licenses Suspended? The exact rules vary by state, but many states have similar reasons for license suspension, including: […]
Understanding Criminal Defense Attorney Costs
Posted on September 15th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Understanding Criminal Defense Attorney Costs According to a 2019 study, the average cost of a criminal defense attorney in the US is around $8,000, with prices varying between $1,000 and $15,000. However, discussing averages is not necessarily the best way to determine how much a defense attorney will cost you. Unfortunately, costs vary because crime […]
Personal Injury Trials: The Reality
Posted on September 13th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Case In the event of a personal injury case – a car accident, medical malpractice, falling down and injuring yourself on slick floors at a restaurant, losing a limb in a factory accident at work – the first vision those who have been injured might have is a courtroom trial based on preconceived […]
Defending Against Child Neglect Charges
Posted on September 8th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Criminal Defense Lawyer Child neglect has become a huge issue in the media after a lady left her newborn child, unattended, in a hot car! This tragedy struck the nation as its story was spread across the nation like a wildfire. Although this tragedy has brought attention to the seriousness of child neglect or abuse, […]
What to Know Now About Compulsory Medical Examinations
Posted on August 25th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer If you have made a claim for injuries to an insurance company, the company will want to have its own “expert” perform a Compulsory Medical Examination (CME). It may also be referred to as an Independent Medical Exam (IME). The insurance industry pays for medical professionals to try to get an unbiased […]
Questions Related to Bankruptcy and What Happens After Filing
Posted on August 25th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer Filing for bankruptcy often stirs up plenty of questions for those who are wondering whether it is the right decision for them. When making a big decisions regarding finances, it makes sense that people want to know what they are getting themselves into before jumping in. Here, some of the most common questions […]
Is Court Necessary for Filing Bankruptcy?
Posted on August 21st, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Filing for Bankruptcy Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult but sometimes necessary decision to make if you’re drowning in repayments, medical bills, student or credit card debt, or had something unexpected happen to your job. Bankruptcy proceedings can involve court, where the judge and court trustee look at your assets and debts and determine […]
How to Prepare for Bankruptcy
Posted on August 20th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyer If you’re drowning in debt, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy. While bankruptcy can help you get rid of most of your unsecured debt, it can have long-lasting effects on your income and loan eligibility. That’s why it’s important to prepare adequately for it. The more you prepare, the smoother […]
Tips for Making Good Business Contracts
Posted on August 19th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Business Lawyer As a business owner, you’re likely to enter into several contracts with other businesses throughout the years. It’s important to read over a business contract over several times to make sure it protects your own business interests. Taking the time to make a solid contract will reduce the chances of breach of contract […]
What If I Am Asked to Provide a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case?
Posted on August 18th, 2019 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer Let’s say you filed a claim to seek compensation for a personal injury accident. Of course, it is highly advisable that you obtain an attorney during this time for advice and guidance along the way. However, many may forget to consider just how impactful a court reporter can be, especially if providing […]