“All men by nature desire knowledge. ” — AristotleCoverage before compensation. That's the black letter law for insurance. Let's say you're injured in a car accident. Before you are compensated…
“Nature cannot be ordered about, except by obeying her. ” — Francis Bacon I'm told that the storms of early January were but a foretaste of things to come. If…
“When the voices of children are heard on the green And laughing is heard on the hill.” — William BlakeCalifornia law states that the Court must approve all settlements done…
“Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. ” — J.H. PayneNo one wants their homeowner's claim to be denied,…
“Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” — George Bernard ShawCaveat: this is a complicated matter with many qualifications. You can't sue the police for hitting your…
“He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver.” — Ecclesiastes Personal injury lawyers do not receive a fee unless and until you receive a fee. We work on…
“The unexpected always happens. ” — Proverb Personal injury law is based upon one concept: an injured person is entitled to money from a negligent defendant. If you want…
“A trifle consoles us because a trifle upsets us. ” — PascalA benefit of being a paperless solo is the ability to run your office from your iPhone. In order…
“Can it be that there is not enough space for man in this beautiful world, under those immeasurable, starry heavens?” — TolstoyApparently not Tolstoy, if you run a paperless office.…
“The silent touches of time.” — Edmund BurkeAh, the Statute of Limitations. That's a fancy way of saying how much time a person has to sue somebody. It's an important concept…
“The triumph of hope over experience” — Samuel Johnson This is the barebones checklist I wrote and followed when I started my own solo practice in California. It's not conclusive.…