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You May Need an Attorney and Not Even Know It

People take legal matters into their own hands every day, and sometimes they lose money and property in the process. You can make a legally binding contract without using an attorney, but you are risking missing some big legal loopholes and laws you may not be familiar with that can not only make your contract invalid but can actually cost you in the end. When you are selling or purchasing real estate, tackling the creation of a will or even just loaning money to a friend, a consultation with an attorney can be a positive step. I'll show you when and why you need an attorney.

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You May Need an Attorney and Not Even Know It

2016

Three Things You May Not Know About DUIs
Most people have a basic idea about some of the laws and penalties associated with DUIs, such as revocation of driving privileges and jail time. However, DUIs are a lot more complex and far reaching than that, and you could end up landing in serious trouble with the law if you're not careful. Here are three things you may not have known about DUIs to help you avoid or prepare for legal issues associated with them.

Defending Yourself Against A Lawsuit Employing The Family Purpose Doctrine
In general, if you let someone borrow your vehicle and that person gets into an accident, that individual would be held liable for any damages that result. In some states, however, you could be put on the hook for paying out compensation for injuries and damages if the person who caused the wreck was a family member. Here's more information about a law called the Family Purpose Doctrine and a few ways you can defend against it.