Five Reasons Why Drafting Your Own Legal Documents Is A Foolish Idea

In the wonderfully titled 1682 book “Humane Prudence, or, The Art by which a Man May Raise Himself and Fortune to Grandeur” by William De Britaine, the author observes “he who will be his own Counsellour, shall be sure to have a Fool for his Client.”  Proverbs 12:15 expresses the same sentiment in a more productive …

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Explainer: Wrongful Death and Survival Actions in Pennsylvania

Of the many calls to our office, the saddest are from those who have lost a loved one because of someone’s recklessness or negligence. The facts may differ – from truck crashes to motorcycle accidents, accidental shootings and more. But in all cases the pain of losing that loved one is worsened by the fact …

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The Four “J”s of Trials – The Joy of Trials? (part 3 of 6)

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? No one else on earth is like him, a man of perfect integrity, who fears God and turns away from evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him, to destroy him without just cause.” Job 2:3. The Introduction …

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The Four “J”s of Trials – The Joy of Trials? (part 2 of 6)

However, Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish from the Lord’s presence. Jonah 1:3a. In my Introduction to this devotional series, I described the literal trials I faced during a stretch of my career. I contemplated whether they were the result of being out of God’s will, and consulted with scripture to find guidance. In …

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Buyer’s remorse may work at Target, but don’t expect it to work in court

This is the time of year when many people grapple with buyer’s remorse. Credit card statements have landed by now, revealing many Christmas/holiday purchase decisions that now seem unnecessary, excessive and regrettable. In our capitalistic society, sellers are pursuing competitive advantages based on how they respond to buyer’s remorse. Retailers are enacting increasingly liberal return …

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