Attorneys across a range of fields — civil rights to entertainment law – have made an indelible mark in legal affairs. Elliot Blair, an Orange County public defender who died of severe head trauma according to family sources, died due to acute internal hemorrhaging. Lawyers and judges who knew him praised his tenacity inside and outside of courtroom settings. Charles […]

An attorney-in-fact is the individual or group appointed to make decisions and act on behalf of another person, as outlined in a power of attorney document. Many individuals opt to entrust family or close friends as attorneys-in-fact, while some choose professional fiduciaries who charge fees for their services. Establishing Power of Attorney An individual with power of attorney is given […]

Becoming a lawyer requires four years of undergraduate study followed by three years in law school. You’ll need to perform well both academically and on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) to secure admission into a top program or clinic at law school. Northeastern Institutions Northeastern is an elite global research university committed to academic excellence, experiential learning and addressing […]

Divorce can be costly, with legal fees often being one of the biggest expenses. But it’s also essential to factor in costs associated with other aspects of your case – for instance filing fees, mediator fees and court costs being paid as standard – plus experts such as tax advisors, real estate appraisers or child custody evaluators may need to […]

As a highly skilled and accomplished family lawyer, it is not only imperative that I possess a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the intricacies of the law, but also that I am able to effectively and empathetically communicate with my clients, in order to establish and maintain a strong level of trust and confidence in my abilities. UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE […]