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Mr. Hunter’s New Instructions to Clients Form 6-17-2015
Burton Hunter’s Proposed Instructions to New Clients 2015
Family Court Standing Order Project.
This will be short and sweet. Just an update on my efforts to improve the administration of justice in family law cases in WV. WV Code 51-2A-2a, permits family courts, among other things, issue a “standing order” requiring divorcing parties to behave themselves (on Facebook, while texting, on the phone, while being near the other… View Article
The Times Are Changin’
Just another sign that the times are changing. I have plenty of books. But today my wife needed to stop at Pier One to search for her drapes. She dropped me off at the book store. I walked in, looking only for a magazine, I swear! I… View Article
Howard Nations
I am a fan of legendary trial lawyer Howard Nations’ seminars. Here are his invaluable “Nations Law Links”: http://www.nationslawlinks.com
If I Were Tasked With Saving The Life of the Boston Bomber
I have tried a murder trial for the defense. It lasted almost two weeks. I will never try another, and I would not have defended Dzholkhar Tsarnaev under any circumstances, for a variety of reasons. But, what if I had set aside more than a year of my professional career for one case, and what… View Article
The Chinese Curse: “May You Have a Mild Closed Head Injury” – And What if it Happens to You?
“Mild Closed Head Injury” It sounds pretty benign, as does the classic “Chinese curse”, “May you live in ‘interesting times’ “. But, what is a “mild closed head injury”? Sadly, it can be a life changing event leading to permanent impairment, job loss, fractured relationships, depression, and even suicide. As I write this, Baltimore police… View Article
WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW (ABOUT INSURANCE AND SOCIAL SECURITY) CAN HURT YOU!
Two very important reminders in a sea of chatter and ignorance: 1. Your insurance protection; 2. Your Social Security benefits. These two tips can save you $50,000 in four years, and lifetime financial ruin.… I have posted before about the need of a person of any means, but especially someone who has accumulated some wealth… View Article
A Proposal on Behalf of New and Small Firm WV Lawyers – A Turnkey Office Technology System
Burt’s Office: A Study in Transitional Technology This is an idea I got it as a result of attending my first West Virginia State Bar annual meeting as a board member. I was amazed at how few people in attendance that I knew, but I was pleased to see a large number of young lawyers…. View Article
I. The Law of Families in WV – Some Very Preliminary Thoughts
Some Preliminary Thoughts on Human, Religious, and Political Conflict, and the Application of Those Thoughts to Familial Conflict and Family Laws in WV. I have had time to savor the fact that I got to play a part in the protection of women, children, men, and families of WV with the final passage, and signature… View Article