Anyone who plans to file for divorce should hire a qualified divorce lawyer, but it's especially important to do so if your spouse has a high net worth. Someone with a high net worth typically has at least $1 million in liquid assets, or assets that are easy to convert to cash without losing any of their value. If you plan to divorce someone with a high net worth, there is a lot more money at stake in terms of alimony payments, child support, and division of marital assets.
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If the SSA or Social Security Administration unfairly denies your disability claim because it doesn't recognize your rare medical condition, you need to consult an attorney right away. The SSA denies over 70 percent of first-time disability claims each year. A number of the denials pertain to medical conditions the administration deems unrecognizable according to its stringent approval standards. If this happens to you, you can fight back. Here are things you should understand and know about your case.
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Most people don't get behind the wheel of their car with the intention of killing someone. Unfortunately, due to some of the poor habits that people choose to exhibit while they drive, they become a killer. Each day 9 people die, and more than 1,100 people are injured because of the habits of distracted drivers. This has had such an impact, that many states have passed laws to address these behaviors.
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As an investor or shareholder, you want to be certain the company you've invested in plays by the rules. When unethical acts or lapses in judgment impact your investment, you want someone who is well versed in the complex world of corporate law. A securities lawyer can fill the role of knowledgeable and effective counsel for both businesses and individual investors.
Hiring on Behalf of Your Company
Most major companies retain a securities lawyer or firm to deal with the intricacies of corporate law as it pertains to financial transactions, joint ventures and other related interests.
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If you're nervous about going to court for your personal injury case, you may be glad to learn that most personal injury cases actually wind up settling out of court. In fact, 95 to 96 percent of personal injury cases end up being settled. However, knowing that your case is likely to be settled may also leave you with some questions. How much money can you get in a settlement, and would it be more if you went to trial?
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