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The American justice system depends upon testimony of witnesses. Most testimony is handled orally, but there are some situations in which it is done in writing. If you have a case in which a lawyer is representing you, and you are a Plaintiff, Defendant, Movant,...
Well, I have heard this sort of thing before. And what is interesting is that sometimes I have heard the following sorts of inconsistent statements come from the same person: "My lawyer keeps charging me to attend more and more depositions and hearings and is doing...
This is another question I have heard on numerous occasions. The fact is that the Judge cannot give legal advice to you, cannot represent you, and must follow strict legal guidelines in the handling of the case. The Judge is the person in the middle, and is the...
This is a very common question, and is a subject about which I have probably seen more misunderstanding than understanding! The main standard for determining child placement is the best interests of the child. There are other factors, but the preference of the child...
My personal feeling is that the opposite is pretty much accurate in most situations! Probate is often very good. The probate courts in Ohio have varied jurisdiction, and that includes matters involving adoptions, guardianships, decedents' estates, filing of wills,...
This question is one I have heard more often than just about any other in my 40-plus years of law practice. In most situations, the answer is a very definite NO. This kind of question most often has come up in situations where a client owes a large amount of money, a...
Generally, a creditor who does have rights in collateral has a more secure position than a creditor who does not, but the mere fact that a creditor has no collateral does not mean that it cannot pursue a debtor for money loaned or charged. I have had several people...
This is a good question, and there are plenty of things you should not do! Here are some of my favorites: 1. At least if you and your spouse are Ohio residents, you probably should not cancel medical insurance that covers your spouse. In many situations, a person is...
Generally, one good way to lose a case is to keep your lawyer in the dark about damaging facts. If you have done something untoward or embarrassing, and you don't tell your lawyer about it, this means that your lawyer will not have an opportunity to prepare to deal...
Almost everyone who talks with an attorney about her or his personal relationships, business dealings, family situation, or other matters or problems, feels a certain amount of reluctance to talk about more personal or private items. However, the lawyer probably knows...