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Buying Real Estate? Write Your Offer the Right Way, So Lawyers Don't Have To
Submitted By: Alisa Levin On: Mar 1st 2011
Category: Purchase Sale Agreements
So you have found the great city condo or suburban spread, and now you want to buy it. That is great, especially in a down market, when prices can be fantastic and a lot of people are...
If Your Lawyer Is Paid Last, He or She May Sue First
Submitted By: Alisa Levin On: Jan 27th 2011
Category: Working with an Attorney
So, it's the 15th of the month, and your friendly neighborhood lawyer has sent you a bill for legal services performed a while ago...
8 Things Most Lawyers Won't Tell You
Submitted By: Alisa Levin On: Nov 10th 2010
Category: Working with an Attorney
We've all heard horror stories from the legal trenches.... Your lawyer fails to show up, he doesn't make an objection when it's the most important moment, he or she loses your big case for you. The list...
Common Sense Tips on Cars: Even A Real Estate Attorney Can Help
Submitted By: Alisa Levin On: Jun 16th 2010
Category: Buying or Leasing Auto
Quite frequently, my real estate and litigation clients call me to ask "just one quick question" about this and that. Often, it has to do with work issues, car or insurance matters. My last round...
Avoiding Crafty Tenants - a Primer for Commercial Landlords
Submitted By: Alisa Levin On: May 28th 2010
Category: Commercial Real Estate
Oh, the joys of being a commercial property owner.... the cash potential, an appreciating asset, and all those tenants you can lease to... What prospects you have! But wait. Is there a downside to a commercial...
Construction Contracting on Your Own? Tips and Tools
Submitted By: Alisa Levin On: May 12th 2010
Category: Construction
So you've got a home improvement project you've been meaning to hire someone to handle? Or are you the entrepreneurial contractor looking to document your projects with a contract? Whatever your...
Five Reasons Why You Should Not Attempt to Act As Your Own Attorney
Submitted By: Alisa Levin On: Oct 29th 2009
Category: Litigation, United States
Have you ever thought that for a legal matter it would be simpler and cheaper to forego hiring an attorney and to represent yourself? You have probably heard many horror stories of legal bills and cases gone "awry" what...