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Collecting Witness Statements
Why Witness Statements Matter One of the first things that should be done in any case is collecting reports from witnesses. This is especially true in events like car accidents. When you first retain a lawyer you should let them know about all the witnesses you have...
Lender Liability And Duty
Lender Liability and Duty This practice of lender liability law became popular in the 1980's. The law requires that lenders treat borrowers fairly. If they do not, then the borrower may bring a claim against the lender for breach of fiduciary duty. We see these...
Employers Must Track Remote Work Hours
Employers Must Track Remote Work Hours In response to the Covid 19 pandemic, there was a drastic increase in the amount of employees that had to work from home. This adaptation to a normal work life was an adjustment for not only employees, but employers as well. In...
Evictions During Covid 19
Evictions During Covid 19 In Oklahoma, leases and rental agreements have been greatly impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic. People have had their job hours cut, have been laid off, and others sent to work from home. This drastically reduced and in some cases completely...
Oklahoma Wrongful Death Claim
Oklahoma Wrongful Death Claim It is hard enough to mourn the death a loved one. You are hurting, and grieving, and picking up the pieces of your life. This is especially hard when it is sudden and due to the negligence of someone else. There are so many questions...
What Do Civil Lawyers Do?
What Do Civil Lawyers Do? There is no simple answer to what the job of a civil lawyer entails. To know what they do, is to understand what a civil case is in the first place. A civil case is any case other than criminal. This could be a family or domestic case, debt...
Medical Negligence Cases In Oklahoma
Medical Negligence Cases In Oklahoma Hospitals and nursing homes in Oklahoma have standards. These are put in place to make sure that the patients and residents receive adequate care. Patients and residents in both places may suffer from negligence. Although, there...
Planning Your Estate In Oklahoma
Planning Your Estate In Oklahoma Planning your estate is not something you do once you are old. It is something everyone should think about, regardless of their age. Life really is short, and because we do not know what is going to happen tomorrow, it is important...
Hiring A Wrongful Death Attorney
Hiring A Wrongful Death Attorney Losing a loved one is always hard. Especially when it is due to the negligence of someone else. Hiring a wrongful death attorney can help you and your family get through one of the roughest times of your life. We Understand At...