by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Here we go again. The government shut down is scheduled to start October 1. Federal employees may soon be unsure about when they will get a 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 in…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 6 minutes
The Federal Eviction Moratorium was recently stricken down by the Supreme Court. Thousands of tenants in Maryland are subject to eviction. Congress has done nothing to renew it, so there is no federal lgal protection from eviction right now. If you, or someone you know, is subject to an eviction because they fell behind on…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes
As Labor Day approaches, it is good to be reminded about the dangers of drinking and driving. We all know that drinking and driving is stupid. Besides getting busted by Johnny Law, you also risk having a car accident and getting stuck with all those medical bills yourself. You can’t sue for personal injury in…
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Here in Southern Maryland most people would find it impossible to work or even live without a car. For most people it is critical to know what they have to do to keep their car when they file for bankruptcy. If that car has a loan on it you also need to understand the steps…
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes
Years ago my daughter adopted a great dane. He is now passed on, but he became a part of our family. If you think we are crazy to have a great dane you should take some time to learn about this great bread of dog. See this post, 13 Things You Should Know About The…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Did you know that a car accident happens about every 5 seconds? And somebody suffers a personal injury from a car accident every 10 seconds? And worse yet, somebody is killed due to wrongful death in a car accident every 14 minutes! Those are staggering numbers. And we should all do everything we can do…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
What is the law regarding parents allowing teens to drink? Is it ever legal? How far can parents go in allowing underage drinking? We will explain the laws about allowing underage drinking at your home, and the possible civil and criminal penalties you could face. We also provide links to some great resources for talking…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Get ready. When you read this story you will say “just like a lawyer!” A few years ago, I was driving my daughter and her best friend on an hour long trip. I wanted to listen to a podcast while I drove, and I didn’t want to force the girls to listen. They were talking…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 2 minutes
You might think it would be outrageous for a child to sue their own parent – or a husband to sue his wife – for negligence in a car accident. But yes, a family member can sue another family member for negligence in Maryland. When I explain, you will see how this makes sense. Maryland…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Of all the mistakes you can make with your will & estate planning documents, there is one that is easiest to avoid. Don’t lose them! If a loved one of yours suddenly died, would you know where to find their estate planning documents? Would someone else know where to find your estate planning documents? Remember,…
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