What Is Criminal Procedure in Washington State?
April 19, 2018Criminal procedure is the system the state uses to investigate, try and punish crimes. Police, prosecutors and judges in Vancouver, Washington must abide by this process which protects a suspect's constitutional rights.
Read MoreWhat Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
March 10, 2018As we age, changes are often made in the way we think about the future. One thing that many older citizens start to organize is their will, wanting to ensure that their family has what they need to care for them after their death. But the world of elder law is much more complex than […]
Read MoreWhat is a Plea Deal?
March 06, 2018If you are facing a criminal case, you may be picturing a courtroom drama. Where you worry about having to spend a lot of time in the court, and even possibly in jail, while sides argue and a judge listens. However, in many cases, criminal court cases don’t actually get settled in the courts. Instead, […]
Read MoreTime and Legal Costs of Lawsuit and Trial Process
March 02, 2018The legal costs of a lawsuit and trial can add up quickly. Having an idea of the numbers–both in dollars and hours–that go into the process can ensure you aren’t caught off guard in the middle of the trial. These numbers are estimates and averages, meaning your costs could be less, but they could also […]
Read MoreHow to protect yourself against elder fraud
February 19, 2018Elder fraud is a growing problem in the United States. You may feel that you aren’t at risk or that only the vulnerable become targets, but in August of 2017, the American Journal of Public Health published a report stating that in a year, 1 in 18 “cognitively intact” older Americans is the victim of […]
Read MoreWhy you Should Hire an Elder Lawyer
September 05, 2017The legal field changes as you get older. Seniors have different legal concerns than those who are younger. If you’re a senior, or you’re taking care of a senior, it’s important to work with an attorney who has a deep understanding of elder law.
Read MoreQuestions to ask to get the best criminal lawyer in Washington state
September 02, 2017If you need defending in a criminal case, you want to get the best criminal lawyer you can afford. But how exactly do you weed out the good lawyers from the bad? Here are some questions you should be prepared to ask when interviewing with attorneys to potentially defend your case.
Read MoreWhat Constitutes Wrongful Termination in Washington?
August 31, 2017Losing your job is a challenging experience. Perhaps this happened to you recently – for that we apologize. However, not all cases of employment terminations are exactly legal, especially in Washington state. These are cases of “wrongful termination”. We’ll explain.
Read MorePrivate vs. Public: What Are Your Employee Rights?
August 29, 2017Private sector employees work for businesses and nonprofits; public sector employees perform official functions, such as law enforcement, public education and public safety. As you can imagine, people in these roles will have different employee rights.
Read MoreHow to File a Wage Complaint in Washington State
August 24, 2017For wage complaints in Washington, you have rights when it comes to being paid appropriately. It’s important to know what you’re entitled to receive as an employee in the state of Washington. Here it is: the minimum wage (which, as of now, is $11.00/hour) overtime paid for any hours worked over 40 per week (overtime […]
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