by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
What is the law regarding parents allowing teens to drink? Is it ever legal? How far can parents go in allowing underage drinking? We will explain the laws about allowing underage drinking at your home, and the possible civil and criminal penalties you could face. We also provide links to some great resources for talking...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Get ready. When you read this story you will say “just like a lawyer!” A few years ago, I was driving my daughter and her best friend on an hour long trip. I wanted to listen to a podcast while I drove, and I didn’t want to force the girls to listen. They were talking...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 21 minutes
Sometimes you need to go to court, but it just isn’t worth the money to hire a lawyer. If the lawyer’s fee would equal any recovery you get from the case, then why do it? That is why the judicial system created Small Claims Court. A non-lawyer should be able to get their day in...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 7 minutes
A Home improvement project gone wrong can cost you a LOT in time, money, and peace of mind. I have litigated several home improvement disputes over the years. Believe me, you want to avoid being in that position. It is stressful, and expensive. You can do a lot to avoid being in that situation if...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
While fireworks actually predate American history by a few thousand years, fireworks have been a long standing symbol of American Independence since 1777. Original celebrations of our independence included the firing of guns and cannons. While that has understandably fallen out of public favor due to safety concerns (imagine blasting a cannon in your backyard...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
We get a LOT of calls from people who want to add their children or another family member to the deed to their house. They have the best intentions – but they may be making a giant financial mistake! You need to seriously consider the tax and financial implications of adding someone to the deed...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 7 minutes
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 7 minutes
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Bringing a new pet into your home and your family can be a big deal. Between vet care, maintenance, cost, and getting the little guy acclimated, it can be downright overwhelming. With all that stress, expense, and emotional attachment, you want to make the right choice for you and your family. You want to be...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Two new federal laws take effect April 1, 2020. Both were created in response to the Covid-19 threat on March 18, 2020. Both provide significant new protections for employees. And, predictably, both are confusing and unclear! Our firm does not handle employment law cases, but since these laws are of great interest to many of...
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