Monday, December 27, 2010

Federal Rules

The Law Pod, has a great resource for your iPhone or your iPod Touch.

Law Pod’s web applications can be quickly and easily installed on your iPhone or iPod Touch by following the directions on the law pod home page. The Law Pod currently features the following web applications:

- Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
- Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure
- Federal Rules of Evidence

Upcoming Law Pod web applications include:
- Model Penal Code
- U.S. Constitution + Amendments
- Federal Rules of Bankruptcy
- And Many More!

The Law Pod is a perfect companion for lawyers and law students.

You can find more information at Apple’s Website or, again, at The Law Pod.

Tips on filing a civil case against sexual molestation for minor child

Child molesters can cause long-term emotional and sometimes physical damage to a child. From a legal standpoint, child molesters can face both criminal charges and civil liability. Lawsuits filed against these predators are sensitive matters. Fortunately, if a molester has assets or income, the victim can sue for damages based upon intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, battery, false imprisonment and assault. These cases can often result in large negotiated settlements. An attorney should be consulted and hired to pursue these claims. Attorneys frequently handle such cases on a contingent fee basis. Jury awards can be in the millions.

Things You'll Need:
- Valid case of sexual assault against a minor child
- Attorney fees
- Court costs and filing fees
- Legal documents to file
- Process server fees
- Private investigator fees


1. Discover the sexual molestation and collect evidence and proof including sworn witness statements. You should consider hiring a private investigator to obtain witness statements and other evidence for possible use in court. It is vitally important that you do not try to coach your child in how to describe the assault. Doing so may result in the appearance that your child is merely repeating what you have told her to say, rather than actually telling the truth.

2.Consult an attorney in a contingent fee arrangement, if possible. Handling any legal case is a complex matter, especially a molestation case. You are well-advised to hire an attorney. You can search for an attorney by location or by legal specialty at the Martindale website (see Resources).

3.Hire an attorney to represent you and your child. You may be named Guardian Ad Litem. This term indicates that a minor child is involved and represented in the case by one of her parents.

4.File a lawsuit in court through your attorney alleging sexual molestation against the alleged perpetrator. You will need to pay a filing fee although you may request a deferral or waiver of court costs. The alleged perpetrator must be served with a copy of the Summons and Complaint in which you seek general and punitive damages. You will be bringing the case as your child’s Guardian Ad Litem. You should request that your child sue as a John or Jane Doe in order to maintain privacy and confidentiality. Your attorney may now want to negotiate a potential settlement with the alleged perpetrator and his attorney, if your attorney has not already done so.

5.Present your case in court after conducting discovery, which is the legal process of finding out information about the case from other parties and witnesses.

Is Law School a bad idea?

Most people, including lawyers, believe that law school is an excellent investment in yourself, regardless of whether you eventually practice law or use your legal education in another career. Of course, you must balance the cost (time and money) of law school with the benefits.


One article makes the case that you should seriously reconsider your motives if you are planning to attend law school: Applying to Law School? Please Reconsider! The article notes that the cost of law school is rising and law firm jobs are increasingly difficult to get, making it difficult for law school graduates to get jobs that pay their six-figure student loan debt.

Law School Personal Statements

The art of writing a personal statement for law schools that will both get their attention and get you accepted has been polished over many years. Here are some pointers that may help.

When it comes time to write your personal statement don’t go crazy and try to be the next F. Scott Fitzgerald. Likely you will get no points for length or originality; it is content that matters. Trying to do something out of the box may only lead to admission representatives misinterpreting your meaning, and that’s the last thing you would want to happen.
Do your homework.

Cliche I know, but if you are fortunate enough to get into law school this will become your own personal mantra. So why not get started early and start a good habit? Let’s face it, if homework isn’t your strongest quality you probably shouldn’t even be considering law school in the first place.

In this case, doing your homework means getting some samples of letters that have worked for others in the past and studying the heck out of them. Study the tone that the essays took on, look at how the ideas were clearly developed and formatted. Remember that you don’t want yours to be too wordy or beyond the scope of what you need to communicate. Remember that the purpose of this letter isn’t to show them that you are Americas next great author, it’s to reinforce the fact that you have what it takes to get to graduation with honors. Be precise and concise.
Learn from others’ mistakes.

Well in this case, learn from the mistakes of others actually. Find and study some essays that were poorly written. This is your opportunity to learn what not to do. Look at the formulation of ideas and weak links in each statement. It may be that you find qualities you have been mirroring or attributes of style similar to your own in the poorly written letters. Make note of this immediately and make changes to your own style appropriately so that you can improve.
Proofread, edit, and revise.

If you write multiple drafts without getting input from someone you know you can trust, then you may be reinforcing poor ideas and qualities in your own essay. A proofreader is an essential and required element in perfecting your own letter. There will be no way to know if you are on the right track, unless you seek the advice of a professional-or many professionals, for that matter. Remember that in the end you will have to make the final call. If you’ve done all that you should to prepare then you should have nothing to worry about.


This post was contributed by Alisa Johnson, who writes about the best online college.
She welcomes your feedback at Alisa.Johnson1982 at gmail.com

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Affordable Legal Services

Affordable Legal Services
(727) 946-7504

Available NATIONWIDE

We specialize in Family Law, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability.

We are committed to providing experienced, cost-effective and professional legal assistance to clients in the TampaBay Area. Providing a quality responsive service to our clients is our most important goal. Only in this manner can our clients appreciate the experience and cost-effectiveness that they should expect.

Personal Injury

Accidents. They happen everyday and range from minor annoyances to major catastrophes. While not all accidents result in injury, when they do, individuals are faced with uncertainty of the future and begin to wonder how they are going to pay for medical bills and get back to life as normal, if that is even possible. On top of all of these questions, victims must deal with insurance companies that are trying to deny compensation or offer victims the least amount of money possible. Sustaining a personal injury is a frightening time that no one should have to go through alone.

If you have been injured as the result of a defective product, medical malpractice, slip and fall accident or car accident and don't know where to turn, turn to us. Our full-service law firm will provide you with the personalized attention your claim demands.

If you have been injured in an accident or as the result of someone else's negligence, we may be able to help you recover money for your medical expenses, financial loss or lost wages. Our legal team will work skillfully to help clients receive compensation for physical and psychological injuries sustained as the result of someone else's action or failure to act responsibly to prevent an injury.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of an accident that resulted in personal injury, please contact us at 727-946-7504 for a free consultation.

Notary Services
We offer a full Notary Public Service. (FL ONLY) See our website for more information on notary fees.

Divorce/Child Custody and other Family Law matters
We know that a divorce can be a difficult, painful and confusing process. We provide you a comfortable and confidential environment in which to discuss your divorce needs. Our commitment to you is accurate preparation of all of your divorce and judgment documents, prompt response time, and the individual attention that we have been providing to our clients for years. Below is a sampling of the types of divorce, support, custody and visitation issues that we can assist you in preparing:
• Petition for Divorce with no property or minor children
• Petition for Divorce with property and/or minor children
• Marital Settlement Agreements (often included within the divorce fee)
• Petition for Legal Separation
• Orders to Show Cause (OSC) - Child Support, Child Custody, Visitation and more
• Motions • Judgments
• Modifications of Spousal and Child Support, Child Custody and Visitation
• QDRO - Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
• Documents pertaining to District Attorney child support matters
• Adoptions (Stepparent and Grandparent)
• Termination of Parental Rights
• Paternity and Parental Rights Actions

As long as you feel comfortable representing yourself and you do not require legal advice, We are your affordable solution!

Legal Research Services
We specialize in nationwide legal research services and legal brief writing services for law firms at flat rates. All of our legal research services are performed on Westlaw® and Lexis ® with same day turn-arounds available seven days per week. To get started, simply email or fax us a concise statement of facts or a list of the questions you want researched. We will respond with either a price quote or by marshalling the different issues requiring legal research.

Legal research services are billed at flat rates, by the question, not by the "issue". Simply choose which questions you want researched and a turn around time. Our average turn-around time is three business days, but rush services are available for a same or next day turn-around.You will be provided a legal research memorandum in digital format that is as detailed as necessary to sufficiently analyze the law for you.

DISABILITY MATTERS
As a Social Security Advocate, I can assist you through the confusing Social Security bureaucracy and help you make sense of all the paperwork and medical records you need to submit. I have developed streamlined case management systems to ensure that your case is won with the maximum award of benefits. Please call for a free consultation to discuss your specific disability claim.

Our Mission is to provide you with the most experienced and professional representation of your Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims our attention stays focused on your disability claim and not multiple unrelated areas. We are here to serve your needs with offices in Holiday. For those clients outside of these areas, We will prepare your Social Security Disability and SSI paperwork and deliver the documents to your door. This personal service is another way that we are able to service those in need of the most experienced professional and truly responsive representation related to Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income.

• We will prepare your applications for Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income Benefits
• Expeditiously file your applications for disability benefits
• Contact your Doctors about your medical evidence
• Prepare appeals and related forms
• Thoroughly review your Social Security file
• Personal conference prior to your hearing to review your case and prepare you for testimony before judge
• Represent your interests before the Administrative Law Judge
• Prepare memorandums in support of your claim for benefits.
• Request a decision without the need for a hearing where possible.
• Available to discuss your case and answer your questions.

Document Preparation
Do you know what you need to begin your legal representation of yourself? Having trouble filling the forms out?

We can help you prepare your legal forms based on information you provide. General Pleading preparation/typing is available with your detailed input. We will properly format for a professional looking document. We can prepare documents such as:
Dissolution of Marriage, Child Support, Custody Modifications, Summons, Complaints, Process Server, Small Claims, Default Judgments, Right to Lien, Claim of Lien, Release of Liens, Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Probate, Living Wills, Living Trusts, QuitClaim Deeds, Real Estate Proposals, Name Changes, Subpoenas, Judgments, Writ of Executions, PFD Executions, Ch 7 Bankruptcy, Income Tax Preparation, and more.. We can prepare ALL your legal documents at a reasonable price.

Paralegal Services for Attorneys Only
In these uncertain economic times with downsizing and layoffs, it makes sense to keep a careful watch on the bottom line. Why pay someone a full salary and expensive benefits when you can hire a freelance paralegal to assist you for a fraction of the cost and be assured that person has the exact experience and knowledge for the project at hand? Freelance paralegals are paid by the project and not for downtime, holidays, vacations and sick days. As the legal profession evolves over time, there seems to be less and less time to do more and more work. How can a freelance paralegal service help you?

My freelance paralegal service will arrange to visit the offices of those for whom we are working, either as needed or on a regular basis, to pick up any overflow work. Our services can be ideal for the young lawyer or solo practitioner who is just getting started. This can be especially true for the young lawyer who, for example, might have a legal secretary but cannot afford a full time paralegal, and could use the extra support. By contacting our services, it is possible to have someone arrive on scene to pick up the slack while additionally freeing up otherwise billable time.

Our Service can also assist is by providing temporary coverage when a support staff person goes on vacation or maternity. The quality of temporary help coming out of agencies can be disappointing to attorneys. They can be expensive, and more often than not the attorney just gets a "legal secretary" (if they are lucky) when what they really need is a "paralegal". By contacting our paralegal service, one can be more in control of getting someone who has experience, someone who knows how to get the job done, and someone who most likely has the skills that an attorney (who is otherwise short-handed) needs. There is an opportunity to develop a relationship with a professional whose skill level is familiar and who can cover whenever the need arises.

My services include:
Attend initial conference with attorney and client
Review and organize client files
Draft correspondence and pleadings
Draft demand to present for settlement
Interview client to gather facts and background information
Draft discovery requests and responses
Investigative services
Site inspections and photography
Prepare deposition summaries
Prepare medical summaries and chronologies
Proofreading and editing
Conduct legal research and Internet research
Locate and interview witnesses
Conduct records search
Document retrieval and filing in court
Prepare trial notebooks
Assist in preparing witnesses for trial
Arrange in preparing witnesses for trial
Arrange for blow-ups and visual aids
Attend and assist at trial
Service of subpoenas and summonses
Draft appellate briefs
Set up and organize filing systems, diary/calendar systems and time sheets
Streamline office expenditures, procedures and allocation of workloads
Interview perspective employees
Screen job applicants and perform background checks
Set up and install computer hardware and software
computer software & hardware troubleshooting also available.

Hourly rates are determined by the complexity and time requirement of the assignment. Flat fees are available for simple document preparation. Rates are always quoted prior to work being started so that you are aware of the costs to your client.

You can also fax and e-mail them too! Weekend and rush services are available.

For more information on our services please visit our website at http://tampabaylegal.net or call us at 727-946-7504

Paralegal Services



Paralegal Services for Attorneys Only


In these uncertain economic times with downsizing and layoffs, it makes sense to keep a careful watch on the bottom line. Why pay someone a full salary and expensive benefits when you can hire a freelance paralegal to assist you for a fraction of the cost and be assured that person has the exact experience and knowledge for the project at hand? Freelance paralegals are paid by the project and not for downtime, holidays, vacations and sick days. As the legal profession evolves over time, there seems to be less and less time to do more and more work. How can a freelance paralegal service help you?

My freelance paralegal service will arrange to visit the offices of those for whom we are working, either as needed or on a regular basis, to pick up any overflow work. Our services can be ideal for the young lawyer or solo practitioner who is just getting started. This can be especially true for the young lawyer who, for example, might have a legal secretary but cannot afford a full time paralegal, and could use the extra support. By contacting our services, it is possible to have someone arrive on scene to pick up the slack while additionally freeing up otherwise billable time.

Our Service can also assist is by providing temporary coverage when a support staff person goes on vacation or maternity. The quality of temporary help coming out of agencies can be disappointing to attorneys. They can be expensive, and more often than not the attorney just gets a "legal secretary" (if they are lucky) when what they really need is a "paralegal". By contacting our paralegal service, one can be more in control of getting someone who has experience, someone who knows how to get the job done, and someone who most likely has the skills that an attorney (who is otherwise short-handed) needs. There is an opportunity to develop a relationship with a professional whose skill level is familiar and who can cover whenever the need arises.

My services include:
Attend initial conference with attorney and client
Review and organize client files
Draft correspondence and pleadings
Draft demand to present for settlement
Interview client to gather facts and background information
Draft discovery requests and responses
Investigative services
Site inspections and photography
Prepare deposition summaries
Prepare medical summaries and chronologies
Proofreading and editing
Conduct legal research and Internet research
Locate and interview witnesses
Conduct records search
Document retrieval and filing in court
Prepare trial notebooks
Assist in preparing witnesses for trial
Arrange in preparing witnesses for trial
Arrange for blow-ups and visual aids
Attend and assist at trial
Service of subpoenas and summonses
Draft appellate briefs
Set up and organize filing systems, diary/calendar systems and time sheets
Streamline office expenditures, procedures and allocation of workloads
Interview perspective employees
Screen job applicants and perform background checks
Set up and install computer hardware and software
computer software & hardware troubleshooting also available.

Hourly rates are determined by the complexity and time requirement of the assignment. Flat fees are available for simple document preparation. Rates are always quoted prior to work being started so that you are aware of the costs to your client.

You can also fax and e-mail them too! Weekend and rush services are available.

For more information on our services please visit our website at http://tampabaylegal.net or call us at 727-946-7504

Legal Document Preparation

Document Preparation


Do you know what you need to begin your legal representation of yourself?

Having trouble filling the forms out?

We can help you prepare your legal forms based on information you provide. General Pleading preparation/typing is available with your detailed input. We will properly format for a professional looking document.

We can prepare documents such as:
Dissolution of Marriage, Child Support, Custody Modifications, Summons, Complaints, Process Server, Small Claims, Default Judgments, Right to Lien, Claim of Lien, Release of Liens, Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Probate, Living Wills, Living Trusts, QuitClaim Deeds, Real Estate Proposals, Name Changes, Subpoenas, Judgments, Writ of Executions, PFD Executions, Ch 7 Bankruptcy, Income Tax Preparation, and more..

We can prepare ALL your legal documents at a reasonable price.

Give us a call at 727-946-7504 or visit our website at
www.tampabaylegal.net for more information on our services.

Social Security Matters

DISABILITY MATTERS


As a Social Security Advocate, I can assist you through the confusing Social Security bureaucracy and help you make sense of all the paperwork and medical records you need to submit. I have developed streamlined case management systems to ensure that your case is won with the maximum award of benefits. Please call for a free consultation to discuss your specific disability claim.

Our Mission is to provide you with the most experienced and professional representation of your Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims our attention stays focused on your disability claim and not multiple unrelated areas. We are here to serve your needs with offices in Holiday. For those clients outside of these areas, We will prepare your Social Security Disability and SSI paperwork and deliver the documents to your door. This personal service is another way that we are able to service those in need of the most experienced professional and truly responsive representation related to Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income.

• We will prepare your applications for Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income Benefits
• Expeditiously file your applications for disability benefits
• Contact your Doctors about your medical evidence
• Prepare appeals and related forms
• Thoroughly review your Social Security file
• Personal conference prior to your hearing to review your case and prepare you for testimony before judge
• Represent your interests before the Administrative Law Judge
• Prepare memorandums in support of your claim for benefits.
• Request a decision without the need for a hearing where possible.
• Available to discuss your case and answer your questions.

Please call me at 727-946-7504 for a free consultation on your SSD/SSI Case. Also please visit our website at www.tampabaylegal.net for more information on our services.

Legal Research Services

Legal Research Services

We specialize in nationwide legal research services and legal brief writing services for law firms at flat rates. All of our legal research services are performed on Westlaw® and Lexis ® with same day turn-arounds available seven days per week. To get started, simply email or fax us a concise statement of facts or a list of the questions you want researched. We will respond with either a price quote or by marshalling the different issues requiring legal research.

Legal research services are billed at flat rates, by the question, not by the "issue". Simply choose which questions you want researched and a turn around time. Our average turn-around time is three business days, but rush services are available for a same or next day turn-around.You will be provided a legal research memorandum in digital format that is as detailed as necessary to sufficiently analyze the law for you.

Call us at 727-946-7504 or visit www.tampabaylegal.net for more information on our services.

Divorce/Child Custody and other Family Law matters

Divorce/Child Custody and other Family Law matters

We know that a divorce can be a difficult, painful and confusing process. We provide you a comfortable and confidential environment in which to discuss your divorce needs.

Our commitment to you is accurate preparation of all of your divorce and judgment documents, prompt response time, and the individual attention that we have been providing to our clients for years.

Below is a sampling of the types of divorce, support, custody and visitation issues that we can assist you in preparing:

• Petition for Divorce with no property or minor children
• Petition for Divorce with property and/or minor children
• Marital Settlement Agreements (often included within the divorce fee)
• Petition for Legal Separation
• Orders to Show Cause (OSC) - Child Support, Child Custody, Visitation and more
• Motions • Judgments
• Modifications of Spousal and Child Support, Child Custody and Visitation
• QDRO - Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
• Documents pertaining to District Attorney child support matters
• Adoptions (Stepparent and Grandparent)
• Termination of Parental Rights
• Paternity and Parental Rights Actions

As long as you feel comfortable representing yourself and you do not require legal advice, We are your affordable solution!

Call us at 727-946-7504 for an appointment or visit our website at www.tampabaylegal.net for more information.

Personal Injury Cases

Personal Injury

Accidents. They happen everyday and range from minor annoyances to major catastrophes. While not all accidents result in injury, when they do, individuals are faced with uncertainty of the future and begin to wonder how they are going to pay for medical bills and get back to life as normal, if that is even possible. On top of all of these questions, victims must deal with insurance companies that are trying to deny compensation or offer victims the least amount of money possible. Sustaining a personal injury is a frightening time that no one should have to go through alone.

If you have been injured as the result of a defective product, medical malpractice, slip and fall accident or car accident and don't know where to turn, turn to us. Our full-service law firm will provide you with the personalized attention your claim demands.

If you have been injured in an accident or as the result of someone else's negligence, we may be able to help you recover money for your medical expenses, financial loss or lost wages. Our legal team will work skillfully to help clients receive compensation for physical and psychological injuries sustained as the result of someone else's action or failure to act responsibly to prevent an injury.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of an accident that resulted in personal injury, please contact us at 727-946-7504 for a free consultation.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Personal Injury Cases

Accidents. They happen everyday and range from minor annoyances to major catastrophes. While not all accidents result in injury, when they do, individuals are faced with uncertainty of the future and begin to wonder how they are going to pay for medical bills and get back to life as normal, if that is even possible. On top of all of these questions, victims must deal with insurance companies that are trying to deny compensation or offer victims the least amount of money possible. Sustaining a personal injury is a frightening time that no one should have to go through alone.


If you have been injured as the result of a defective product, medical malpractice, slip and fall accident or car accident and don't know where to turn, turn to the Personal Injury Lawyers at the Law Office of Bruce A. Plesser. Our full-service law firm will provide you with the personalized attention your claim demands.


Our legal team will work skillfully to help clients receive compensation for physical and psychological injuries sustained as the result of someone else's action or failure to act responsibly to prevent an injury.


If you or a loved one have been the victim of an accident that resulted in personal injury, please contact us at 727-946-7504 for a free consultation.