How to Act in Court

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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Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law – Criminal Law Version

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 2 minutes

I have previously written about Maryland’s law protecting good Samaritans who render aid during an emergency situation. They cannot be sued in civil court. You can read all about the civil version of Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law in our blog post here. I recently found out that Maryland also has a similar law protecting Good...

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Identity Theft: If It Happens to You (Part 2)

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 6 minutes

This is Part 2 of our series on what to do if your identity is stolen. If you are the victim of identity theft, you must read Part 1 of our series, which outlines the first 5 steps you must make immediately to stop the damage to your credit. This post is all about how...

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Identity Theft: If It Happens to You (Part 1)

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

Hackers, skimmers, and data thieves are a part of modern life. As a result, identity theft is a very real problem that could happen to any of us. There are a million articles out there advising you how to avoid this painful experience. You should read them and take their advice. However, what do you...

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What To Do BEFORE You Lose Your Wallet

by Tucker Clagett | 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 Tucker Clagett | 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

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 custody cases. Divorce is...

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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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