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Obesity And The Law, And How Not to Be Fat
I attempted a blog post on this subject and failed miserably. It is a sensitive subject and I have no desire to make anyone feel bad. (Note: I have since revised and posted my more controversial thoughts on this subject. This is actually my second try. It includes some things I have learned about fitness… View Article
The Mystery of Equitable Estoppel
I love the doctrine of promissory or equitable estoppel. It has allowed me to win several appeals to the WV Supreme Court of Appeal and to save clients hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. The trial judges I have appeared before have had great difficulty understanding the concept, which is based on fairness… View Article
No Lawyer? Or Just Any Lawyer?
Grey Hair is Sometimes a Good Thing Recent events have taught me again that going to court without a lawyer is foolhardy. I was reminded recently that going to court with the wrong lawyer can also have devastating results. A. FIRST MISTAKE; NOT HAVING A LAWYER AT ALL: 1. Woman driver is followed down a… View Article
How a Lawyer Deals With an Unrepresented Party
How a Lawyer Deals With an Unrepresented Party Here is an article I wrote a few years ago. I think it shows the essential fairness with which I approach dealing with people who do not yet have a lawyer or may not even hire a lawyer: Tips For Family Practice Attorneys in Dealing With Unrepresented… View Article
Fat, the Law, and Society
In editing my blog for my Kindle Book, I found this draft, from August 11, 2011, but never published. I considered it to be too controversial, as I mentioned in my Sept. 16, 2011 post. When I outlined my thoughts for this post, Dear Wife Nancy was concerned. She cares a lot for a lot… View Article
Personal Injury and Divorce In West Virginia
Dear Personal Injury Client: Points to Remember
(Note: Feb. 10, 2012. J.B.H. This is straightforward, bread and butter, stuff that every one of us should have, since EVERYONE is a potential personal injury claimant. And if not you, a loved one will surely need this.) Typically, during our first interview or two, I learn a lot about your claim and injuries, and… View Article