Most all attorneys have both a client base as well as a specialty area of practice. When a client comes to you and needs help, it is important to figure out how to best assist. With 25 years experience and nod of respect from SuperLawyers, a large part of my practice...
Year: 2019
Estate Planning & Wills
When people think of estate planning they often think that is only for rich people that need an elaborate plan. While there are those people that need financial, tax planning, succession as well as legal advice, many need simple documents such as a will, power of...
What To Do If Served Divorce Papers
I’m often asked what to do if you are served divorce papers. First, READ all of the documents fully and don’t panic. The summons that accompanied the divorce papers will set forth some obligations, for example you will have 20-30 days to file a response. Use that time...
Divorce and Collaborative Law
Having practiced divorce law for 25 years, there is a better way to divorce. The Collaborative Process has assisted thousands of parties throughout the nation in settling their cases with class and dignity through cooperative decision making and in confidential...
DUI Day! Welcome to Black Friday!
Every year there are more DUI charges on the Wednesday before and the Friday following Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. Hiring a good DUI attorney is the most important thing you can do following an arrest. Many people believe that New Years Eve would be...
What Is a DUI Aggravator?
Kentucky law allows enhancement of a DUI charge if there are one one of 6 aggravators. If a person pleads or is found guilty of a DUI, their sentence is enhanced (made worse) if any of these aggravators exist. On a first offense, an aggravating circumstance mandates 4...
Prosecutor Bullying in Lori Loughlin Case
Having practiced criminal defense for 25 years, I am often asked about high profile cases. While they are often treated differently than more average cases, the general public can learn a lot from these types of cases. The current federal case of the United States v....
Co-Parenting Apps
Our Family Wizard, coParenter, AppClose and talkingParents are all personal cell phone apps today assist divorced parents in communications. The apps cam also track and monitor communication, exchanged of shared expenses, child and shared calendars and even resolution...
When is a .200 Not a DUI?
I recently had a client that was cited for DUI after blowing a .206 breathalyzer. The charges were ultimately dismissed. How? Often the full story is not told until an attorney obtains discovery and then further investigates and uncovers all of the evidence. This may...
Cross Examination Can Secure Criminal Acquittal
I recently tried a case in felony court where 3 police officers had testified that the defendant made an admission to the charges. They defendant was charged with 2 counts of burglary and one count of felony tampering with evidence. Despite the fact that the defendant...