My favorite insurance broker, Jacqueline Doench, sent me her newsletter. In it, there is a short, but important article. If you have a customized car or you made after market additions to your car, these may not be covered by…
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More on tort reform hypocrits
It is rare that I just tell you to go read something else. But, go read someplace else. My good friend Robert Kraft, one of the best trial lawyer around, has a great article on his website about tort reform…
Judge Bork Seeks Punitive Damages
Ah, the joy of the tort deform movement is that they only want to change the system until they need it. Judge Bork, a former Supreme Court nominee, was a fan of tort reform. He actually wrote that “The present…
California Debt Blog: Sample Verification letter
Yesterday, I gave you a sample cease and desist letter. Today, I am giving you a sample verification letter. Just send this to the debt collector when you want verification of the debt. Make sure you send it within 30…
Breast Cancer 3 day walk
I am a big believer in attorneys giving back to the community. It is why I am so active in groups like the law school consortium project. It is also why I blog. I could keep my knowledge to myself….
California Debt Blog: Breast Cancer 3 day walk
I am a big believer in attorneys giving back to the community. It is why I am so active in groups like the law school consortium project. It is also why I blog. I could keep my knowledge to myself….
California Debt Blog: Sample Cease and Desist Letter
Since I get so many requests for it, I am going to give you a sample letter that you can send to a debt collector that tells them to leave you alone: VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED ABC Debt…
Getting a second opinion
I am all in favor of a second opinion. If the doctor tells me I need surgery, I am going to get a second opinion before I do it. Second opinions can be useful. But, sometimes people call me or…
California Debt Blog: FAQ: Do I owe my spouse’s debt?
Q: I am getting divorced. My spouse has a judgment against him. It is only against him. Will I be responsible for this after the divorce? A: Maybe. The question is why was there a judgment against him? The issue…
Hiring an attorney: Why it is SO important
I could give you a million reasons why hiring an attorney is so important. From the respect he or she gets from the insurance company to his or her ability to talk to you so that you understand to the…