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A Legal Blog: Perspectives of a Small Town (WV) Lawyer
I wrote my first blog article in 2008. Then I rested. A year later, as we regrouped from the “great recession”, I began to publish what I know: Tips in Law Office Management. Personal Injury Law and Practice. Family Law and Related Topics. The “Ins and Outs” of Civil Litigation. Law Office Technology. Forms, Checklists,… View Article
WHAT ARE THE “RIGHTS” OF UNMARRIED PARENTS?
Recently I was asked about the “rights of an unmarried father”. An answer to that question must include reference to two other issues, the “rights of the unmarried mother”, and, generally, the property rights, vis-à-vis one another, of people who decide to reside together without marriage. An unmarried couple that splits up will not… View Article
Our Amazing Solar System
I share with my readers a video I completed today on our solar system. “Our Amazing Solar System“: https://youtu.be/Dbx1LaBegAc Of course, it is for our grandchildren, and for anyone who may enjoy it or learn from it. The relevance to my blog is that a lawyer needs to communicate, research, organize, and market. This YouTube video… View Article
Why I like Snagit and Pathagoras
Recently, I posted about four “cool tools” for researchers, editors, and producers of content (which should mean most of us). I compared them to easy-to-use and maintain light battery-powered hand-tools by Kobalt and Stihl. It is a good analogy because those tools, especially Snagit, are light, easy to use, and affordable. I found the new… View Article
Four Cool Tools: October, 2021: For Research, Presentations, Organizing, and Planning.
NOTE: YOU CAN SEE THE VIDEO BY CLICKING ON THE LIVE WINDOW > IMMEDIATELY BELOW, YOU CAN ALSO SCROLL THROUGH THE SLIDES FROM THE POWERPOINT BELOW THAT.
Child Custody in WV: an Update of “The Maze”
This is a short update of my 2016 article, “The Maze of Child Custody in WV”. https://hunterlawfirm.net/the-maze-of-wv-child-custody-issues-just-dropping-crumbs-wont-get-you-out/ Just a summary and update. In WV the Family Court has primary jurisdiction of children’s issues, sharing of time, access to records, and decision making for married and unmarried parents. The appellate Court for Family Court, which also… View Article
HOW DOES A “GOOD LAWYER” STAY HEALTHY AND FIT FOR A LONG CAREER?
How does a good lawyer stay healthy and fit for a long career? Short answer: luck! As I finish my 50th year in practice with no immediate plans for retirement, I believe I have some insights into staying healthy and fit which I share, in summary, below: Most immediate for this moment in time is… View Article
Keeping Our Perspective: 2021, A Reading Life
The sign in front of Worlds of Books, Kent Ct. I remind my readers that there’s a LOT of practical, informative, and “how-to”, guidance in my fully-searchable1500 blog pages and 450 blog articles. This post and my prior post on “Our Recommitment to Excellence” are written during a short “vacation” which for me includes listening… View Article