A Christmas Eviction? Inconceivable!

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 2 minutes

Lawyers can sometimes be a little grinchy this time of year, but this is ridiculous! An attorney for a large Waldorf landlord really did send our client a notice to quit and vacate her apartment on Christmas Day. Yep. December 25 was the very carefully selected date for our client to move out or else....

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Road Map of a Personal Injury Case

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 11 minutes

This post gives you a road map of the “usual” personal injury case in Waldorf, Maryland, Charles County, Maryland, or St. Mary’s County, Maryland. I wrote it to give my clients who have a new personal injury case. It is geared towards car accidents because that is the type of personal injury case we see...

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Uninsured motorist claim? Be prepared for a fight

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Got car insurance? Hopefully you do. But believe it or not, some people don’t have any – or they don’t have enough. And if one of those people cause a car accident with you, you better have UIM. That’s attorney lingo for uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance. UIM is on your insurance policy. And it...

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Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Insurance

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 9 minutes

Maryland finally passed a law for enhanced underinsured motorist coverage. This new law finally allows for “stacking” of underinsured motorist coverage in your car insurance policy. This dramatically changes the way your car insurance works. But you have to know about it, and choose it if you want it. The insurer does not want you...

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Speed Camera Fines in Maryland Are Going Way Up

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes

A new law took effect October 1, 2025 that dramatically increases the fines for speed camera violations. The rate scales up depending on how fast you are going. We give you a chart below, and explain the details you have to know about this new law so you know what to watch out for. If...

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What Estate Planning Documents Do You Really Need In Maryland?

by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Everyone knows that they need a will, often called a last will and testament. Yes. You do need one. Read our free legal guide to wills in Maryland to find out why. But what else do you need? Well, you probably need a Durable Power of Attorney. Read more about what that is, and why...

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What Happens If I Can’t Make My Chapter 13 Plan Payment Due To The Government Shutdown?

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes

If the government is shutdown it is going to cause intense financial pressure on government workers and contractors.  But especially those who are in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Individuals in a Chapter 13 plan are supposed to send in regular plan payments to the bankruptcy trustee, who disburses the money to their creditors. If their...

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Government Shutdown, Crisis Budgeting

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 6 minutes

Budgeting crisis.

Here we go again. The government shut down is scheduled to start October 1st. Federal employees may soon be unsure about when they will get their next paycheck. This one could last a long time.  What is the best way to budget for a short term crisis like the government shutdown? As a bankruptcy attorney...

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes

Motorcycle Accident

You’ve been in a motorcycle accident. Now you’re dealing with injuries, damage to your bike, and phone calls from insurance companies. Whether it was a minor collision or something more serious, there are specific steps to take immediately after the crash, during medical care, and when handling insurance claims. For a comprehensive guide to all...

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Choosing a Guardian & a Trustee in Your Will

by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 5 minutes

If you have minor children and get your will done, you will need to name a guardian. In this post we will explain everything you need to know about guardians, and give you advice on how to pick one. A last will and testament provides for the disposition of all of your property. Often, that...

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