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Angiuli, Katkin & Gentile’s Elder Law Lawyers Group

October 29th, 2009

Angiuli, Katkin & Gentile LLP is Staten Island’s Largest Full Service Law Firm. They are a team of highly qualified and experienced Elder Law Lawyers. The company’s Elder Law Attorneys provide multi-dimensional solutions to the senior citizens and help them in resolving their legal issues without any hassles. They thoroughly study the case and assess all the aspects by analyzing the state of affairs in order to give you a fair advice and best legal solution.

The NY Elder Law Attorneys of AK&G have complete knowledge of factors that can affect the lawsuit and therefore keep into consideration the legal, financial, and personal concerns before proceeding with the litigation process. The Brooklyn Elder Law Lawyers make the legal process very easy and effective. All you have to do to resolve your dispute is to provide the company’s Elder Law Lawyers with the required documents and they will take care of the entire paperwork and legal formalities that are to be carried out.

Manhattan Elder Law Lawyers maintain complete privacy of your legal affairs and all information and documents provided by you are kept confidential and nothing is revealed about your case to anyone for any reason. AK&G law firm never sell or share the contact details of their clients at any cost. Manhattan Elder Law Attorney provides you very quick results and the whole process is just the matter of few days. The hearing starts after you have submitted all your documents and the litigation file are sent to the court.

AK&G Elder Law Attorneys help you with issues related to Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, estate planning, medic aid planning and medic aid applications, asset protection, guardianships, use of trusts to protect assets, avoid probate and minimize taxes, and other elder law matters.  All the Elder Law affairs are resolved by highly qualified trained and unbiased Elder Law Lawyers. AK&G Elder Law Attorneys provide a successful resolution of all disputes.

AK&G Elder Law Attorneys help you to find a simpler, quicker and easier way to resolve different types of elder law issues. They help senior citizens and their children make these sometimes difficult elder law decisions. You can call at (718) 816-0005 or send the firm an e-mail to schedule a consultation. AK&G Elder Law Attorneys will discuss your situation and possible solutions to your dilemmas.

Contact Information

60 Bay St.,

Penthouse Staten Island,

NY 10301

Ph: (718) 816-0005

1481 Hylan Blvd.

Staten Island,

NY 10305

Ph: (718) 979-7100

275 Madison Ave New York,

NY 10016 Suite 800

Ph: (212) 616-4801

Claimssolicitors resolve problematic linked road accident claims with two accidents and two insurers

October 29th, 2009

Stockport, UK, October 23, 2009 – What happens to personal injury claims when there are two accidents and two insurers involved with one client? This was the problem posed to claimssolicitors.co.uk (the online presence of Davies and Company Solicitors, Stockport).

Their client Mr Graham was a driving instructor who was unfortunately involved in two rear shunt collisions only eleven months apart.

Following the first road traffic accident claimssolicitors handled his accident claim providing a hire car whilst his was being repaired and arranging for private physiotherapy to assist him in his return to work. Mr Graham was making a slow but steady recovery when he was involved in a very similar second accident. After this accident he was unable to return to full time working hours.

In handling the claim for his injuries and loss of earnings for the first accident, claimssolicitors were met by an argument from by the Insurers that liability was limited to the 11 month period until the second accident. The Insurers offered £3000 as a personal injury settlement. The Insurers dealing with the second accident claimed that Mr Graham was still suffering from the first accident and that his symptoms were far worse as a result.

The very experienced solicitor at claimssolicitors tackled this problem by coordinating the medical evidence and engaging a specialist surgeon to examine the victim and to provide medical evidence to assist on deciding how compensation should be divided. Mr Graham was also provided with rehabilitation therapies whilst legal matters progressed.

A coordinated Court action was taken against both defendants; however a successful outcome was achieved without going to Trial. Both cases settled and Mr Graham received £20,000 and £34,000 personal injury compensation.
For more information about ClaimsSolicitors, visit www.claimssolicitors.co.uk or call free on 0800 731 7923

Final Duties Seeks Power of High Court to Remove Professional Executor of Will for Overcharging

July 30th, 2009

Final Duties, the UK’s first independent Probate Broker, is making legal history today when it launches an unprecedented High Court legal challenge to remove a professional executor from a will.

The legal case involves the late Mr Dennis Griffiths who appointed Will Drafters Ltd as sole executor of his will. Will Drafters insisted on administering the estate against the wishes of both beneficiaries and quoted a fee of 1.75% of the value of the estate, which works out to £7,662.65 + VAT and disbursements. Mr Griffith’s stepson, Mr David Khan obtained a quote through Final Duties for £3,250 plus vat and disbursements. Will Drafters have repeatedly refused to renounce their appointment.

Mr Khan added “My late father would have turned in his grave if he knew that his estate was being charged £4,412 more than necessary for Probate fees. It is high time that this unjust practice is challenged.”

Final Duties has agreed to fund a legal challenge on behalf of Mr Khan. An application has been made to the High Court under Section 116 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 to remove Will Drafters as executor. The Act is often used to remove an executor who seeks the Court’s permission to retire but it can also be used where the executor has failed to progress the administration of the estate, or is unfit to act. Final Duties is not aware of any previous case where it has been used to remove a professional executor solely on the grounds that they are overcharging.

Commenting on the case Adam Walker, Managing Director of Final Duties said: “In most cases professional executors do not want to act against the wishes of the beneficiaries and we are able to persuade them to renounce. However, at least once a week we come across a case like this where a bank, solicitor or will writer refuses to renounce. We are proud to fund this important challenge to show that beneficiaries need not be held to ransom over probate fees.
Winning this case would establish that beneficiaries have the right to appoint their own executors rather than being forced to use the person named in the will. This could save consumers tens of millions of pounds a year in excessive charges.”

Caption for photograph: From left to right: Michael O’Sullivan, Barrister at 5 Stone Buildings with Mr David Khan, Mr Griffith’s stepson and Adam Walker managing director and founder of Final Duties today making legal history today when they launched a unique High Court legal challenge to remove a professional executor from a will.

Notes to Editor:
What the law says:
If a bank, solicitor or will drafter is named in a Will as an executor or joint executor the law gives them the absolute right to act. The only way to remove an executor is to make an application to the High Court.

Comment:
In 2008, 189,000 Grants of probate were obtained by solicitors. We estimate that in around 50% of these cases the bank or solicitor who applied for probate was named as an executor in the will. This means that around 95,000 people every year find themselves in this situation. Based on an average estate size of £137,000 we estimate that the total amount being overcharged could be as much as £130million p.a.

Final Duties was set up by Adam Walker, a 49 year old management consultant, as a direct result of the treatment he received following the death of his father.
For more information visit www.finalduties.co.uk
For media information, contact Stephen/Rachel at srf on 01256 701010 or email rachel@communicationmatters.co.uk

Contact Name: Stephen/Rachel – 01256 701010
Final Duties Limited
Beaumont House
Heronsgate
Hertfordshire
WD3 5DP
United Kingdom

Unfair PPI Agreements Are Becoming A Great Problem In The UK

July 22nd, 2009

Blackpool, UK ( PressReleasePad ) July 22, 2009 – “The payment protection insurance was originally launched to manage a person’s debts in case he/ she is not able to settle them due to some unexpected situations such as accidents, illness, or even sudden unexpected loss of job. This payment protection insurance is very promising as it ensures to manage all your utility bills, credit card payments and the other debts you have. The PPI actually reveals the burden of maintaining your finances at times of emergency. Thus PPI seems to be a very good initiative that helps the people of UK not to end up in a financial crisis. Unfortunately the savvy insurance marketers have driven the payment protection insurance initiative to a wrong direction. With the payment protection insurance headed to a wrong direction, an initiative started for the welfare of mankind has become one of the greatest problems in the UK” says Mr. Andrew Smythe of RealClaims

Speaking on more details about the mis-sold payment protection insurance, Mr. Andrew Smythe said, “People of UK should always remember the fact that the payment protection insurance is not mandatory anywhere. The savvy insurance marketers just spread out wrong information that the payment protection insurance is a must to get credit. The true fact is that the payment protection insurance has nothing to do with getting credit from any of the sources. This is one of the main tricks used by the payment protection insurance service providers to attract the people of UK to signup for their insurance plans.” Does this mean that PPI is not necessary for anyone? “For the moment of truth there are some good PPI services that can benefit you. All you have to is to identify your requirement and signup for the plan you like, rather than getting the advice of the payment protection insurance service provider.”

Speaking on the move, Mr. Andrew Smythe said, “There is nothing to worry if some savvy insurance marketing professionals has successfully mis-sold a PPI to anyone in UK. We help the people of UK to get a full refund from the insurance service provider. We have succeeded in getting a full refund for every claim that has done through us.”

About RealClaims

Real Claims are dedicated to finding lawyers who are sympathetic to your situation and who will work with you, helping you to get your debt wiped clean. Real Claims specializes in PPI compensation claims, unenforceable loans and mis-selling of consumer credit agreements

For more information, visit www.realclaims.co.uk

Contact:

Real Compensation UK, First Floor,
32 Clifton Street,
Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1JP
United Kingdom

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Knight Investments LLC sees options for NGO volunteers in US Judicial System

July 11th, 2009

Regulatory Officials, Delegation attendees from Knight Investments LLC, and US Judicial court judges have all identified the need for volunteers in the US Judicial system.”

Knight Investments LLC reviewed the recent Judicial Conference Committee on Intercircuit Assignments, and the current strains on the US Judicial System attempting to work despite congestion in due process.

The Judicial Conference Committee on Intercircuit Assignments, consisting of Senior Judge Warren Eginton (D. Conn.), Judge Gerald Bruce Lee (E.D. Va.), and Judge J. Frederick Motz (D. Md.), brings together courts staggering under backlogs with judges willing to take cases. In the first five months of 2009, thanks to courts’ increasing needs and the Committee’s proactive approach, the number of intercircuit assignments has increased 75 percent over the same time period in 2008.

The Committee on Intercircuit Assignments maintains a roster of active and senior judges who are available to take assignments. “Judges from all over the country are willing to get in and clean up a crowded docket,” said Motz, the Committee chair. “They are the heroes of this program.”

Regulatory Officials from both sides (Public & Private alike) have recognized the key members in this program and applauded their efforts. Baron Christopher Knight Lopez has also taken up support arms on behalf of the Republic of Aquitaine as well.

Not long ago, Motz began what he calls a Special Work Assistance Taskforce (SWAT) approach to intercircuit assignments, coordinating a large number of judges who each take a trial, a number of pending motions, or a single case for an overburdened court. The judges have access to the case docket through the Case Management/Electronic Case Files System and this, together with the ability to teleconference, means most volunteers don’t have to leave their chambers to help.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York also readily accepted the SWAT team approach. A new judge there inherited over 150 motions, while civil motions had piled up for another judge handling a lengthy trial. The court also handles a large number of complex multi-district litigation cases, which are unusually time-consuming and added to the backlog.

Knight Investments LLC President Jayson Lopez urged that this would be a crucial decision for the New York southern district and Chief Financial Officer Montelly Lopez Jr also attended an independent National Conference at New York to gain better insights on the incorporation.

“Although all of our judges were helping one another, our backlog was growing,” said then-Chief Judge Kimba Wood (S.D. NY). Wood described Motz’s help as invaluable.

Knight Investments LLC works as a private equity firm to invest personal funds on the behalf and promotion of a vibrant community, low income housing, humanitarian causes, renewable energies, real estate developments, and project financing.

Don’t let your company dissolve-file your Annual Report

June 25th, 2009

Last time I briefly mentioned that businesses must file annual reports with their respective states. In addition to this, business that fail to do this will eventually be dissolved due to non-compliance. Specifically, corporations must do this by law and recent amendments in the state of Arizona require partnerships to fill out this report as well and pay its associated fees in order to maintain their business. This has ramifications on all businesses because it is only a matter of time until all entity types, LLCs included, must report annually and pay their dues. In fact, some states are already requiring this so no matter where you are, it is important to be up to speed as to your state requirements.

We also discussed annual minutes and much of the information contained within your annual report are represented in your annual minutes, which stems from what is discussed and documented at your annual meeting. Sounds confusing, possibly, but when you analyze the components of these requirements it is simply about maintaining a logical and consistent approach to running your business on a regular basis. Since various states are tightening the screws on legal compliance, it is becoming ever more important to maintaining a legitimate and healthy business practice. Annual meetings can be reduced to monthly activities known as company actions or simply put, resolutions. Next time I’ll address the importance of resolutions and not only how they can increase profitability of your company but how they can help keep your company from being dissolved, even when you are reporting annually.

Canadian Entrepreneur Prepares His $30 Million Legal Action Against The State of Nevada.

June 18th, 2009

For Immediate Release

Vancouver, BC. Canadian Entrepreneur, Peter Ortmann, the Founder and President of former StarFish Capital Partners, a Las Vegas Nevada-based Venture Capital Firm announced today that he has launched a counter attack against NEVADA for maliciously and needlessly ruining his reputation and business, costing him and his Investors millions of dollars in lost opportunity.

Mr. Ortmann was arrested at gun point in a local Las Vegas bookstore parking lot in April 2007 by the Nevada Securities division for selling stock in his OWN privately held NEVADA corporation. He outlines this unbelievable ordeal in his new 132 page full-color e-book called NEVADA Held A Gun To My Head.

The book is offered online for immediate download, along with a Document Bundle that includes 12 supporting items and a host of personal videos explaining them. Visit http://starfishpublications.com.

The State of NEVADA has become a full-blown Police State,” claims Ortmann,” and despite their false pro-business and entrepreneur friendly marketing messages, outside of some minimal tax advantages, NEVADA offers a very negative small business environment.” He feels strongly that the jaded and arrogant attitudes found amongst most NEVADA governmental agencies today only serve to diminish the very entrepreneurial spirit that built America in the first place.

Ortmann continues with, “The actions the Police State of NEVADA took against me were unwarranted, unnecessary, unjustified and unacceptable, and despite my unsuccessful efforts to resolve them peacefully with the state over the past two years, the time has now come to go public and expose some people and the hanky-panky that goes on within the NEVADA judicial system.”

In 2006 one of Mr. Ortmann’s portfolio companies was promoting a very unique rotary-powered, jet-driven surfboard called the TahitiPetey XBoard, which his company spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote at boat shows throughout North America.

We believed the XBoard was the next MUST OWN personal watercraft to hit the pleasure boat industry,” Ortmann said. “The only problem was that the publicly traded NEVADA company that was to provide them to us could not deliver them, despite their countless misrepresentations to the contrary.”

This resulted in the financial meltdown of his firm, from which he was in the process of recovering when NEVADA, without notice, seized his assets and arrested him with a series of false charges. All but one were later dismissed, with Mr. Ortmann entering into a Plea Agreement on one remaining count of Selling Unregistered Securities.

That’s where the story begins to turn ugly, because it is NOT illegal to sell stock in your own private company – entrepreneurs do so all the time to raise capital. But as his book explains in detail, there were several unrelated factors that played part in this event, which make for the perfect storyline for a political conspiracy blockbuster motion picture.

The thing that disturbs me the most is not the XBoard meltdown, but rather how easy it is for these NEVADA state employees to routinely abuse their power to take action against people like me, without calling to discuss the issues or even conducting a proper and fair investigation, before ruining lives needlessly, and in my case the credibility and launch of my Foundation.” says Ortmann.

He continues with, “The state used the complaint of a single former Investor, who had already sold his stock back to us, and publicly stated that he was out to ruin me and my company after I refused his terms of repayment for the stock buy-back we had entered into months before. He used NEVADA to serve as his personal collection agent, and collectively they damaged the financial interests of me and my 14 other Investors in the process. However, NEVADA could care less about that fact.”

Mr. Ortmann is putting the State of NEVADA on public notice today that they either 1) stop wasting taxpayer money on this unwarranted issue, return his assets and files, dismiss the remaining charge and publicly apologize to him and his wife for impacting their marriage and life, so everyone can move on (which will cost the state nothing), or 2) continue this foolishness and face an International legal battle that Mr. Ortmann intends to win, and in the process will seek to recover $30 million plus damages from NEVADA on behalf of himself and his Investors.

I have had enough of this BS, but will give NEVADA until August 1, 2009 to resolve this issue with me,” states Ortmann. “If they are not interested in doing so, than they will leave me no choice but to file a lawsuit against NEVADA here in Vancouver, and through the U.S. Federal court in Seattle.

Mr Ortmann’s proposed legal action is based mainly on the substantial loss of opportunity and ongoing interference the state’s action against him have caused in his attempts to relaunch his Foundation, and make good on his repayment promises to his former Investors days before he was arrested. “NEVADA’s actions, not mine, are the sole reason my Investors have not been repaid yet, and they continue to delay that with this black cloud they wrongfully placed over me,” states Ortmann.

Some of the charges he intends to file as part of his legal action include: excessive abuse of judicial power, fraudulent waste of taxpayer money, failure to properly investigate or notify his business of a complaint against it, failure to provide his company its due process right to respond to the complaint, making false and misleading public statements about Mr. Ortmann in the media for the benefit of political motives, conspiring with a union organization on an unrelated matter to inflict personal damage, willful disregard for the financial interest of all investors, conflict of interest within the legal proceedings, and several other charges which have collectively damaged Mr. Ortmann’s global TahitiPetey Foundation brand and his reputation.

This is not just about me anymore, it’s about the rights of entrepreneurs everywhere within North America,” says Ortmann, “it’s time that we the people, and all entrepreneurs, who create most of all new jobs today, take back their country and retire the employees who abuse the public’s trust and waste their money for no good reason!

It will certainly be an interesting battle to watch as Mr. Ortmann begins his talk show tour in the coming weeks to make his story more public. For media inquires contact media@starfishpublications.com

Angels Lending Group seeks to improve Consumer Price Index with US Bureau of Labor

June 10th, 2009

“Angels Lending Group Officials met today to discuss financing options that would directly effect the Consumer Price Index in an effort to have domestic based businesses enjoy the financing options once held before”

Angels Lending Group President and CEO met with their Senior Staff this mourning in an effort to review the current American Economy and decide the most appropriate budget allocations for this third fiscal quarter of 2009. Specifically ALG Officials were interested in measures to improve the US Consumer Price Index Summary.

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent in April before seasonal adjustment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today.  This index has fallen 0.7 percent over the last 12 months, due primarily to a 25.2 percent drop in energy prices.  The year-over-year declines in March and
April are the first since 1955.

On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI-U was unchanged in April after declining 0.1 percent in March.  The energy index declined for the second straight month, falling 2.4 percent after declining 3.0 percent in March.  The indexes for motor fuel, fuel oil, natural gas, and electricity all declined in April.  The food index declined as well, falling 0.2
percent in April after a 0.1 percent decrease in March.  The index for food away from home increased, but the food at home index fell 0.6 percent with none of the six major grocery store food groups posting an increase. Over the past year, the food index has risen 3.3 percent while the energy index has declined 25.2 percent.

Offsetting the declines in the food and energy indexes was a 0.3 percent increase in the index for all items less food and energy.  Over 40 percent of the increase was due to a second consecutive large increase in the tobacco index.  The index rose 9.3 percent in April as an increase in the federal excise tax on cigarettes went into effect.  A larger increase in the index for medical care, an increase in the index for new vehicles,
and an upturn in the lodging away from home index also contributed to the April increase.  The index for all items less food and energy has risen 1.9 percent over the past year.

Angels Lending Group Officials have taken these numbers and has had their analysts take them in to discuss how these numbers might be improved. ALG Analysts stated that it would be of the utmost importance to target businesses that were interested in showing their direct impact to this arena and base funding operations around such impacts.

The food and beverages index declined 0.2 percent in April following a 0.1 percent decrease in March.  A 0.3 percent increase in the food away from home index was more than offset by a 0.6 percent decline in the food at home index and a 0.1 percent fall in the index for alcoholic beverages. This was the fifth consecutive decline in the food at home index and it has declined 1.6 percent since its November peak.  The dairy and related
products index had the largest decline among the major grocery store food groups for the third month in a row.  It decreased 1.3 percent in April and has fallen 5.1 percent over the past year.  The index for cereals and bakery products, other food at home, and nonalcoholic beverages also declined in April.  The index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs was unchanged in April, as was the fruits and vegetables index.  The food index has risen 3.3 percent over the past year, with the food at home index up 2.3 percent.

The housing index fell 0.1 percent in April, the same decline as in March.  The shelter index, however, rose 0.2 percent in April after being unchanged the previous two months.  The index for lodging away from home turned up in April, rising 0.5 percent after falling in each of the six previous months.  The indexes for rent and owners’ equivalent rent rose
0.2 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively.  In contrast, the index for household energy fell 2.2 percent in April after declining 1.8 percent in March.  The index for natural gas declined sharply, falling 7.0 percent, while the index for fuel oil fell 0.3 percent and the electricity index decreased 0.6 percent.    The index for household furnishings and operations was unchanged in April.  Over the past year, the housing index has risen 1.0 percent with the shelter index up 1.6 percent and the index for household energy down 4.7 percent.

ALG Analysts affirmed the need to take heed to the US Bureau of Labor’s reporting on the current economic state and affirmed their commitment to help improve these areas

Angels Lending Group Corporation is a Private Lending Institution that works with Federal Governing Regulatory Bodies to utilize the Institutional Side of Banking with company funds to facilitate Green & Humanitarian Based Loans to Borrowers.

Final Duties Challenge Banks and Solicitors Probate Monopoly

May 28th, 2009

Final Duties, the UK’s first independent probate broker, is to challenge the banks’ and solicitors’ monopoly of the probate market, force fees down to fairer levels and help bereaved families to stand up for their rights.

This new company estimates that banks and solicitors are systematically overcharging up to 100,000 deceased estates every year for probate work.  Banks and solicitors can charge fees as much as 4% of the value of the estate and often charge an hourly rate on top. The problem is compounded by the fact that banks and solicitors are often reluctant to give a

fixed quotation before they start the work.

Adam Walker, managing director at Final Duties, said:” “The present system is nothing short of scandalous.  Banks and solicitors routinely appoint themselves as executors when they draft a Will.  Many years later when their client dies, banks and solicitors then tell the bereaved relatives that they must instruct them to handle the Probate work because they are named in the Will.  This is completely untrue and it is extraordinary that this practice has been allowed to continue for so long.”

As a fully independent probate broker, Final Duties will guide the client through the following:

  • Advise whether the client has to use the bank or solicitor named in the Will
  • Obtain a highly competitive fixed price quote from their panel of specialist probate solicitors.
  • Correspond with the named bank or solicitor to obtain the necessary authority to act for the client.
  • Provide regular progress reports to keep the client fully informed as their case proceeds.
  • Act as one point of contact for all enquiries relating to the estate.

Walker adds: “Very few people have the knowledge, persistence or the desire to argue with a bank or solicitor about the cost of obtaining probate, particularly when they have just suffered a bereavement.  Final Duties is proud to fight to protect people from being overcharged.”

Final Duties will give a fixed price quotation before the client commits. Their probate management fee of £295 (including vat) is payable when the quotation is accepted.

By taking comprehensive information about the estate in advance, Final Duties is able to base their fees on the amount of work that will be involved rather than on a percentage of the estate.  Final Duties fees are typically half the cost of a high street solicitor and a quarter of the cost of using a bank.

If you think that you are in danger of being overcharged for Probate work or if you would like help in persuading a bank or solicitor named as executors in the Will to renounce their appointment, then visit www.finalduties.co.uk or telephone 0800 731 8722

Contact Name: Adam Walker
Final Duties Limited
Beaumont House
Heronsgate
Hertfordshire
WD3 5DP
United Kingdom


Husband And Wife Divorce Attorney Team Release Free Publication on Hiring a Divorce Attorney

January 23rd, 2009

Los Angeles, — If you or anyone you know is thinking about getting a divorce, stop. A must read for anyone thinking of hiring a divorce lawyer is a newly released free publication written by a husband and wife team who are both experienced attorneys and shareholders in a California divorce law firm. Feinberg & Waller, a professional corporation, is a results-oriented law firm practicing exclusively in Family Law. The firms’ lawyers can compete head to head with the nation’s best Family Law advocates. The law firm is known throughout Southern California for its skilled, effective, well-crafted, and refined legal presentations. The free publication, How to Hire a Divorce Attorney and Save Money Too: The Inside Scoop from Family Lawyers by Marshall and Mary Ellen Waller, is available on the Feinberg & Waller website publication’s page. http://www.feinbergwaller.com/CM/Custom/Family-Law-Publication.asp.

The unparallel candor of this publication gives a rare, valuable, and revealing insight into the true nature of family law. This free public service publication is a comprehensive overview of the considerations surrounding hiring an attorney for your divorce. The attorney’s perspectives and observations on their field include their thoughts on such topics as “maybe you don’t have to get a divorce”. The forthright content contains the same suggestions and insights as they would share with close friends and family members going through a divorce, custody or related matter.

The authors share their thoughts on handling your divorce in a civil, adult and responsible manner while maintaining the ability to interact with your ex-spouse and maintain your composure for the sake of the children as well as your own sanity. Readers are cautioned to watch out for lawyers who sell themselves as “street fighters”. They are also told in detail about what should happen at the first meeting and what clients can do to save money after they hire a lawyer. One of the goals of the publication is to enable people to make smart, educated choices.

Feinberg & Waller’s principal litigator, Marshall Waller is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. He holds an advanced degree in Taxation, is the author of a popular comprehensive California family law textbook, and is a family law legal commentator. Mary Ellen Waller is admitted to practice law in both the State of New York and the State of California. She has extensive business management and litigation experience in both New York and California. The experienced lawyers at Feinberg & Waller are quintessential professionals who work as a team and are passionate about the field of family law. Feinberg & Waller lawyers regularly attend continuing education seminars to stay abreast of new developments in family law. Each attorney in this firm is articulate, business savvy, a writer and a litigator. This combination creates a powerful force of divorce attorneys.

The firm’s representative clientele include business executives, attorneys, doctors, media professionals, and other high net worth individuals. With offices in Calabasas as well as Beverly Hills the firm is able to serve the needs of a broad geographical range of clients. The firm’s offices are designed in an elegant, home-like manner to enable clients to relax and have a comfortable, secure meeting experience during this difficult time.
www.feinbergwaller.com