by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 8 minutes
This is a topic that has certainly been in the news recently, especially after last year’s Supreme Court opinion. If you are a gun owner, and especially if you want to carry a concealed firearm, you better know the laws on this subject. Maryland is not exactly a gun friendly state. We have a lot...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Who pays for your damages in a Waldorf car accident case, or another type of Waldorf personal injury case? Most people know an insurance company is footing the bill after an accident. Our society has evolved in such a way as to require car insurance for almost everything we do. Although this post will discuss...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 4 minutes
It is an all too common story – a family ended up in litigation because the mother had no will. But in this case, we all know who the mother is, and she was certainly rich and famous enough that this never should have happened. A will is a simple legal document that is easily...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 10 minutes
Can you settle your own Waldorf, Maryland car accident case without hiring a personal injury lawyer? Yes, you can – IF . . . IF your case is smaller, and IF you have the right type of case, and IF a personal injury lawyer screens your case and tells you this is a reasonable approach, then you...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 8 minutes
Maryland passed a law not long ago that allowed 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 to choose this option, and they...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Even in our increasingly digital world, you still have some important legal documents that are probably still in hard copy, and must be properly protected. If your most important documents are just shoved into a drawer, or a cheap metal filing cabinet, then you are going to have a HUGE headache if something goes badly....
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
This is a cautionary tale. Read this to find out what NOT to do for your children. You can be forced to pay for the divorce and child support debts of someone else, if you do this one very common thing. What if you suddenly had your entire life savings drained dry due to your...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a lifeline for individuals and families looking to restructure their debts and start anew. However, potential clients often ask us, Can you be denied for a chapter 13 bankruptcy? The answer is yes. The chapter 13 bankruptcy process isn’t straightforward, and courts will reject a chapter 13 bankruptcy filing in...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Charitable giving is wonderful and noble. Our firm supports a number of local charities and community organizations. I know the importance of their fund raising. However, we also know that some people try to use a fake charity to scam others out of their money. So we would like to give you some tips to...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Preparing for a court date can be a lot like preparing for a job interview or a first date. You’re nervous, you don’t know what to wear, and you will be worried about saying the wrong things. It’s important to make a good impression! The fact finder (whether that is the jury or a judge)...
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