In Michigan, the marital property division follows the rule of “equitable distribution.” It’s important to note, this does not mean that the property needs to be divided down the middle in a 50/50 fashion. This simply means that there’s a presumption that the property will be fair and divided in an appropriate fashion with […]
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What Is A Retainer And Why Do Attorneys Require Them
What Is A Retainer And Why Do Attorneys Require Them? With most, if not all other professional service industries, customers typically do not pay for services prior to those services being rendered. Ask yourself, when was the last time you paid your doctor or psychiatrist’s a lump sum of money prior to visiting […]
Read more...Why We Have Expectations For Our Clients
Thanks for choosing and entrusting The Lockwood Legal Group, llc to represent your legal interests. You have chosen the most resolute and hardworking attorneys in the country. As you roll your eyes, I can promise you, obtaining representation from another law firm, you are not likely to find yourself talking to your lawyer much on […]
Read more...What is the attorney client privilege
The attorney client privilege is at the heart of the practice of law. It holds that, except for a few instances where the attorney client privilege does not apply, ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you tell your lawyer MUST be kept secret between the two of you. Specifically, your attorney is legally prohibited from disclosing anything you […]
Read more...Michigan Slip and Fall Cases
Slip and Fall Accidents In Michigan If you were injured because of a slip, trip, fall, or some other hazard on the premises you were on, you may be entitled to bring suit against the possessor of the property for your injuries. Slip and fall cases are based in tort. Because of this, […]
Read more...How much will my retainer be?
As discussed before, the cost to a client for a particular case depends upon several factors. Likewise, the amount of a retainer required by a client for a particular case depends upon the same type of factors. Those factors include: Type of case; State in which the case is to be filed i.e. Indiana, Michigan, […]
Read more...What is our initial consultation fee?
A client’s initial consultation with our lawyers is entirely free. We feel it makes no sense what-so-ever to charge individuals for finding out if they have a case and for them to determine whether they are interested in employing The Lockwood Legal Group. This free initial consultation applies to all cases, whether it is personal […]
Read more...What states are you licensed to practice in?
Currently, Jim is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts, in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. He will soon be licensed to practice law and represent clients in Illinois. However, Jim does not typically take a lot of cases from Ohio due to the amount of travel involved. The amount of travel might […]
Read more...Finding A Lawyer Who Cares
Finding ourselves in need of a lawyer is one of the most uncomfortable and often frustrating times in a person’s life. First, when a person finds themselves in need of a lawyer, it is often due to the occurrence of a tragedy in their life. Whether it is being sexually harassed at work, unjustly terminated […]
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