What To Do BEFORE You Lose Your Wallet

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes

One of our staff members recently had to deal with a stolen wallet. Someone then used her debit card to buy expensive computers online, which caused an overdraft of her account. Her bank put a hold on her account, and she had no money for a week before this was cleared up. It was a...

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What To Do AFTER You Lose Your Wallet

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Fan of credit cards.

One of our staff members recently had to deal with a stolen wallet. Someone then used her debit card to buy expensive computers online, which caused an overdraft of her account. Her bank put a hold on her account, and she had no money for a week before this was cleared up. It was a...

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Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law – Civil Version

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Lawyers and lawsuits do sometimes get in the way of good common sense. We admit it. But we feel that you should never expose yourself to legal trouble simply by helping someone at the scene of a car accident or other emergency. The law should protect people who want to be a hero by helping...

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Horror Stories from Divorce Cases

by Nasheia Conway | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Tales from the Courtroom Some horror stories in court are worse than any movie Hollywood ever came out with. We have some “horror stories” from lawyers about divorce cases they were involved in. On a popular website, there was a recent request for divorce lawyers to tell their most outrageous stories of divorce and child...

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The Settlement Process for Workers’ Comp Claims in Maryland

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 6 minutes

This post explains the process from the moment you agree to a settlement of your Maryland workers’ compensation claim, until you actually get a check in your hand. However, when it comes to workers’ compensation claim settlements, agreeing on the numbers is only the start of the process. Maryland workers’ comp settlements are NOT like...

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Can Bankruptcy Help With My Gambling Debt?

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes

As the gambling options in Maryland have continued to grow, I have seen more and more people in Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County who need to file for bankruptcy because of their gambling debts. The problem is that the number of people dealing with gambling addiction continues to grow. With the legalization of...

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Am I Eligible for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Am I Eligible for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can provide a valuable solution for individuals struggling with debt. By allowing repayment over three to five years, Chapter 13 bankruptcy provides a way for you to get back on track financially and regain control of your finances.  When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you make payments for three to five...

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Recurring Charges: Why Are You Paying For That?

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes

Fan of credit cards.

On my way to Bankruptcy Court in Greenbelt, I caught a story on WTOP that said that more than 2 million people who are still paying for AOL dial-up service actually have high-speed internet access.  It would seem likely that many of these people are paying for a service they no longer use. As part of...

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Getting Your Will Done

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 2 minutes

Deciding it is time for a Will can be scary and stressful. It is easy to put writing one off until “tomorrow”.  At Andrews, Bongar, Gormley & Clagett we can eliminate the stress and reduce the fear. The first step is to give us a call. Once you take the step to call us, we...

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Hearings at the Workers’ Compensation Commission

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 9 minutes

This article explains what happens at a Maryland Workers Compensation Commission Hearing, and how you can prepare for it. Please read it over now so you know what is going to happen at your hearing. Then read it over again right before your hearing so it is fresh in your mind. My office will automatically...

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