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Jan Hill
Paralegal and Legal Writer
About the Author
Jan Hill is a certified paralegal in a private law firm that focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. She has also done work in numerous other areas of law, including family, criminal, employment, contracts, and workers' compensation. Her passion is legal research, writing, and technology in the courtroom. A story about her experience as a juror has been published in The Warrior, the official publication of Trial Lawyer's College. She also does weekly freelance feature writing for her local daily newspaper.
Questions Answered
I cannot afford to pay bail bond for my son who just got arrested, what other options do I have?
You could enlist the help of a bail bondsman. A bail bond will cost you 10% of the bail amount, or $1000. If you were to pay the $10,000 without the help of a bond company, the full amount would be held by the court to guarantee that your...
Is it necessary to hire a Social Security Attorney for help with a SS Disability Application?
When selecting an attorney, it is wise to look for an advocate who specializes in whatever area of law the work is in. Does he or she specialize in Social Security disability cases, or do they merely fit them in occasionally between the...