For a criminal defendant with limited English proficiency, or who has a hearing impairment, a skilled courtroom interpreter is a vital part of the justice system. Like court-appointed attorneys, interpreters enable defendants to understand proceedings and assist in their own defense. The role of court interpreters is the theme of a newly released Knowledge Seminar...Read More
During our initial Chapter 7 Bankruptcy consultation, I will go over a list of documents I need to analyze your financial circumstances. I will ask that you prepare and deliver copies of the documents requested, and that you retain your originals. These documents, which will include items such as pay stubs, bank statements and household...Read More
“Charlotte E. Ray (January 13, 1850 – January 4, 1911) was the first Black American female lawyer in the United States. Ray graduated from Howard University School of Law in 1872. She was also the first female admitted to the District of Columbia Bar, and the first woman admitted to practice before the Supreme Court...Read More
This week we will begin a year long celebration of BNI’s 35th anniversary! The first BNI meeting was a 20-person group launched in Arcadia, California on January 8th, 1985. Since that time BNI has grown to be the largest and most successful business networking organization in the world. Today BNI has over 270,000 Members attending...Read More
Did you “put Christmas on a credit card?” Now all of those credit card bills are rolling in and you’re trying to figure out how you’re going to make the minimum payments. Well, I am sure at this point you could use something for FREE. So, if you find yourself in this situation, you can...Read More
Today in History: January 5th is the anniversary of the passing of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge. Prior to being elected, he was a Bankruptcy Lawyer like me! He led the country through the roaring 20’s and is most well known for his financial contributions to the country by reforming taxes and reducing the national...Read More
