Oregon, like most states, has laws regulating what sorts of documents constitute a “will” and how to execute such documents so they are valid and enforceable. Some examples of the kinds of things different states require are whether every page needs to be signed or initialed, whether it needs to be signed in front of witnesses […]
Harmless Error Wills
Protecting Deceased Loved Ones from Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing problem and horror stories of the problems suffered by victims are all over the news and the internet. Unfortunately, it also seems the perpetrators of this kind of fraud are just as clever as those trying to stop them, inventing new and ingenious ways to obtain your private financial information. […]
The ABC’s of Automobile Insurance Coverage – Part 2 – UM and UIM Claims
In a previous personal injury article, we discussed how Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance works in Oregon. We reviewed this system of no-fault automobile insurance coverage developed by the Oregon state legislature to get people quick medical benefits to pay for their auto-related injuries. This week we will be discussing another aspect of personal injury protection related to […]
Hiring the Right Personal Injury Attorney
Accidents happen. As nice as it would be to think that the person whose negligent actions caused your injuries would simply offer to compensate you, or that their insurance company would offer a fair settlement, the reality is that almost never happens. More often than not, people fail to take responsibility.
How to Keep your Legal Fees Down
For most, if not all, clients, minimizing the expense of litigation or other legal services is one of the top priorities. What many fail to do, however, is to take positive steps to help realize that goal. Sometimes this can be attributed to highly charged, emotional situations in which it is difficult for the client […]
Oregon Small Claims Court – Getting Started
At our firm we often get calls from people who want to file or need to defend a lawsuit in small claims court, and who want some basic information regarding the process. While we do not mind taking these calls, we thought we could help many more people by publishing some of this information here. […]
Oregon DUII Part 1 – Potential Benefits of the Breathalyzer
A Good Night Suddenly Turned Bad You’ve just left your friends behind after an enjoyable night and are headed home to the comfort of your own bed. Then that sinking feeling as you see the red and blue flash in your rear-view mirror. You have just been pulled over and, though you may feel fine, […]
Understanding the Legal and Practical Risks of Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Reddit, blogs, vlogs – today’s social media outlets provide any number of ways for people and businesses to connect, from sharing photos and recipes with friends and family, to planning vacations, to building your customer base or hyping a new song, movie, or product. Most people and businesses, however, are too […]
The College Send Off Done Right
Now is the time many families look forward to the storied day when they send their children off to college. It is a time to celebrate, as the child and the family have all worked hard toward this goal. Often, in this hopeful and hectic time, lost among the campus tours, class schedules, text books, […]
Common Neighborly Disputes
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? Robert Frost said, “good fences make good neighbors.” What he didn’t tell us is that that fence, itself, could be the source of some serious animosity. In a way, neighbors are like family – rarely do you get to choose them and you will not always get along. […]