Make A Great Impression In The Courtroom

Make A Great Impression In The Courtroom

  • Can You Get Fired Solely Because Your Employer Doesn't Like Your Looks?

    Under the law, you can't be fired because of your race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender. However, can you be fired just because your employer doesn't like your looks? The answer may surprise you. Here are several reasons that your employer can fire you based on your appearance alone: 1.) Your boss finds you to be too attractive - or his or her spouse does. A court in Iowa upheld the firing of a dental assistant because her boss found her to be too attractive and felt that he might not be able to control his sexual desires for her.

  • Reasons To Hire A General Practice Attorney

    Lawyers come in all varieties and practices, so sometimes it may be difficult to narrow down what type of attorney you should hire. Most lawyers specialize in one of two specific areas of law, but there are other attorneys and firms that practice general law. General law refers to the broad array of legal issues in the United States. A general practice attorney can be knowledgeable in many different areas of law, so they can offer clients a unique legal perspective.

  • Filing For Guardianship Of Your Elderly Loved One: 3 Facts You Should Know

    When many people think of guardianship, they tend to think of an adult who plays a parental or supervisory role in the life of a child. However, there is another type of guardianship that you should be aware of known as elderly guardianship. Elderly guardianship is awarded to individuals who take over the care of a senior citizen after this individual is declared legally incompetent by the court. If you are planning to seek legal guardianship of your elderly loved one, there are a few facts that you should know before filing a competency petition with the court.

  • An Extra Step You Must Take When Selling Landlocked Property

    If you own a large piece of land and would like to sell part of it, one issue you may encounter is how to give the owner access to the land. This only occurs when a piece of property is labeled as "landlocked," which means that there is no access to it. If you want to sell a piece of land that is currently landlocked, you will need assistance from a real estate attorney to make this happen.

  • 3 Ways To Prove Medical Malpractice

    If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, you are probably wondering if there is something that you can do to get some restitution for your damages. Luckily, there are some people who have successfully filed and won medical malpractice lawsuits. Here are a couple ways to prove that you were harmed in a medical malpractice case. 1. Negligent Procedure One of the main reasons that people file a medical malpractice case is if the doctor treating them was negligent.

  • About Me

    Make A Great Impression In The Courtroom

    Hello, I'm Phillip Kerr and I just love the legal profession and courtroom drama. Have you ever watched judge shows on TV? I know that these shows are not an accurate representation of the courtroom, but there is something you may have noticed. Some individuals come into the courtroom well-dressed, articulate, respectful and with the knowledge and documents necessary to support a case, while others come unprepared, slovenly dressed and appear as if they do not have a care in the world. How you present yourself and the knowledge that you have of the law will have an impact on how you are treated, even if you have legal representation. This blog is designed to assist those who are going to trial in doing just that.

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