Legal Help

Attorney vs. lawyer

The terms 'lawyer' and 'attorney' have a lot in common, but not all lawyers are attorneys.

July 1, 2024 · 2 min read

4 reasons you'll save money by using a lawyer for contracts

Consulting a lawyer for help with contracts isn't just a formality—it's a way to protect your business and avoid expensive legal mistakes.

June 12, 2024 · 4 min read

Questions to ask during your annual legal checkup

Are you ready for your annual legal checkup? It may not be the first thing on your mind with the new year, but planning ahead for legal help can be a great help. Find out how to get started today.

June 12, 2024 · 3 min read

How do I get a rent receipt online?

A rent receipt provides a physical record for landlords and tenants alike, as well as serves as payment proof if a dispute arises. Find out how to get a rent receipt online.

June 12, 2024 · 2 min read

Sharing Fido: Does your state have pet custody laws?

Conflicts over a pet can be just as important to divorcing spouses as any issue when both spouses have developed a special connection to a companion pet and wish to maintain it. This feeling can be even greater where the couple has no children, and the dog or cat has taken on the role of the couple's "child." But unlike real children, for which extensive case law and statutory measures exist, pets have been largely ignored as a critical concern in a divorce.

June 12, 2024 · 4 min read

What to expect from an attorney

While every lawyer is different—for example, lawyers charge different fees and work with clients and on cases in different ways—there are some basic things that you can expect from the lawyer you’ve hired. Find out more about what to expect from an attorney.

June 11, 2024 · 5 min read

How to choose the right lawyer

June 11, 2024 · 3 min read

When is a promissory note negotiable?

Learn when a promissory note is negotiable, and how to make a promissory note non-negotiable.

April 26, 2024 · 3 min read

Understanding your liability when using subcontractors for construction projects

Hiring subcontractors may be standard practice in the construction industry but, before you hire out, you should study up on subcontractor taxes, insurance, and contract provisions, so you can get the job done without any unnecessary financial risk.

April 19, 2024 · 4 min read

Why do lawyers charge so much? Find out why and how you can fight back

If you need an attorney, you know how expensive it can be. The average American earns far less than an attorney’s hourly fee. Why are their fees so high? How can you lower your legal fees? Read on to find out.

April 19, 2024 · 3 min read