by Dave Gormley | Posted in What's New With Us | Reading Time: 2 minutes
If we would all start wishing each other a Happy Independence Day we could move this holiday to the first Friday in July. With the 4th of July falling on a Monday, this year is a perfect example of why it would be better to celebrate Independence Day on a Friday. After all, Independence Day and…
by D'Erra Jackson | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 2 minutes
A divorce lawyer has been indefinitely suspended from practicing law after having an affair with his client. But that isn’t the worst part. He was also billing her for the time they were together conducting their affair! Wow. That is a new low! According to news accounts, the lawyer was representing a woman in a…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Tis the season for pool parties! They should be fun and not stressful. But some people worry about bad things happening. After all, a pool is a very dangerous thing to have in your home (statistically more dangerous than a gun. Did you know that?) Do you wonder what sort of liability you are taking…
by D'Erra Jackson | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes
To get a divorce in Maryland, you need “grounds.” The most common ground for getting divorced is the one year voluntary separation. To achieve that, you must spend one year apart not living under the same roof and not engaging in marital relations. (For more on the “grounds” needed to get a divorce in Maryland,…
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 4 minutes
The Maryland and Federal Foreclosure Moratoriums are scheduled to end June 30th, 2021. So, starting July 1st the mortgage companies can start sending out new Notices of Intent to Foreclose. These notices are the start of the foreclosure process in Maryland. If you are behind on you mortgage do not wait to get this notice…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 21 minutes
Sometimes you need to go to court, but it just isn’t worth the money to hire a lawyer. If the lawyer’s fee would equal any recovery you get from the case, then why do it? That is why the judicial system created Small Claims Court. A non-lawyer should be able to get their day in…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 7 minutes
A Home improvement project gone wrong can cost you a LOT in time, money, and peace of mind. I have litigated several home improvement disputes over the years. Believe me, you want to avoid being in that position. It is stressful, and expensive. You can do a lot to avoid being in that situation if…
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 2 minutes
Last year in 2020, I wrote an article about what to do with your government stimulus check. We’ve gotten two more since then, and my advice has changed. Last year the right answer was to save it as an emergency fund for the coming pandemic, and to use it to pay down debt if you…
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Recently, some clients have mentioned during their consults that they heard this is the “perfect” time to file for bankruptcy. While I certainly think bankruptcy is a good answer for many people, bankruptcy is not the answer for everyone. Is it a good answer for you? Like so many things in life the answer to…
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 13 minutes
Sometimes, it is better to know what NOT to do before you find out what to do! This post will explain 6 things you can do that will ruin your Maryland Car Accident case. For more on what you SHOULD do after an accident case, click here. Now is the time you could make some…
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