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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Home Improvements & Home Price

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: < 1 minute

Remodeling before your sell?  Find out why this may not pay. Dave Gormley and real estate agent Ken Montville discuss Ken’s blog post Home Improvements and Home Price.  In the interview they discuss the idea of return on investment and home improvements.  If you are getting ready to sell your home taking on major renovations...

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How to Avoid Losing Your Will & Estate Planning Documents

by Dave Gormley | 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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Consumer Guide to Hiring Home Improvement Contractors

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...

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Government Programs to Stop Foreclosure & Avoid Bankruptcy

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes

There is a lot of help available for those Maryland homeowners who face foreclosure. There are a lot of federal laws too. To be honest, many of these government programs are not as helpful as they were meant to be. Some only consider people in a very narrow set of circumstances. Some are narrow in...

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Does the Law Protect Me from Robocalls?

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Southern Maryland wrongful death lawyer

We’ve all been there. Should I answer? Is it an emergency? Is it family? Or is it a telemarketer? Today’s telemarketing calls are usually not live people dialing. They are robots. Robocalls are rampant these days, and they are targeting your cell phone. This post will explain how you can get rid of them, and...

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