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March 15, 2014

FAQ

...offer it, so always consult your attorney when such questions arise. Civil Actions and Expert Witnesses What is So ‘Civil’ About Civil Actions? A “civil” suit is not necessarily a “polite” suit, any more than “civil war” is non violent. The DK Oxford Illustrated Dictionary defines “civil law” as the law pertaining to “personal rights” as opposed, for example, to “criminal law”, which is brought on behalf of the public, or “the state” by a public p...

November 1, 2010

How an Attorney Can Be a Good Adversary

...has been taken, and denying false accusations without histrionics or overreaction. 10. These responses may fairly include counter-criticism but NOT to justify bad behavior by the attorney’s client. For example, just today a party attempted to justify allowing her son to miss his remedial English class by saying he had “already missed 3-4 sessions” while under the care of the Father. Some excuse! 11. A good adversary appears at mediation and trial...

February 19, 2021

Family Law in WV: A Deep Dive

...nd foster parents. That is a world this attorney steers clear of. Contempt Actions (Petitions for a Rule to Show Cause) Behavior that will support an action for contempt can be a failure to pay child support, failure to cooperate with court-ordered visitation, refusal to share critical information about the children, or violation of a specific court order such as a requirement for sobriety, drug testing, or conflict counseling. Respondents facing...

March 7, 2010

Mediation, Collegiality, and Professionalism

...rsonal attacks and recrimination. In other words, attorneys defending such actions are not “personally offended” that the action was brought, and plaintiffs’ lawyers are usually fervently hoping the matter can resolve without a full trial. The don’t have time for “pissing around”. b.The other form of mediation is “family law mediation”. Sadly, the origins of family law mediation in West Virginia have led to a tragic flaw in family law mediation as...

March 21, 2015

Mr. Hunter – Why Can’t I Find Your Kindle Book Series?

...tigation; 000112: Mediation; 000113: Law Office Management, Technology, and Marketing; 000114: Family Law; 000115: My views on my profession, politics, philosophy, science, and religion; 000116: ALL of my 250 articles in one volume. I need an estimate on the extraction, and formatting of each volume, six in total. Regards, J. Burton Hunter III I also consulted Barron Henley, nationally known expert of law office technology and Microsoft Word. I am...

February 14, 2010

Burton Hunter’s Practice Areas; Brief Overview

...diator, and sometimes as “worthy adversary” to negotiate a “parenting plan” and “property settlement agreement”. I have a lot of information, including “F.A.Q.S” and videos, at my website, www.hunterlawfirm.net . 3. Civil Actions: West Virginians will go to court over, disputes over “Dad’s Will”, a boundary line dispute with a neighbor, or a partition of jointly owned land. I devote about 20% of my energy to such matters. More later.  ...

April 29, 2020

A ROADMAP TO BURTON HUNTER’S IDEAS AND “WISDOM”

...SPUTE RESOLUTION, NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION, AND OTHER Blog Search for “Civil Action”: https://tinyurl.com/y7rw8yb7 Blog Search for “Right of Way”: https://tinyurl.com/yas4o3g8 Blog Search for “Jury Trial” : https://tinyurl.com/ybz825b6 Blog Search for “Estate Dispute”: https://tinyurl.com/ycop2gc2 Blog Search for “Law Office Management”: https://tinyurl.com/y9q7wqdf Blog Search for “Legal Checkup”: https://tinyurl.com/yachfhbb Blog Search for “Power...

October 17, 2018

The Challenges to Modern Religion: Part II

...cience, explained to his grandfather that the sunset resulted from the refraction of the light. His grandfather said “Oh, I do not believe I could have endured the suffering of my life if I did not believe in God.” But his grandfather, wisely, suggested that he enjoy the sunset regardless. Even as a boy, he decided that he would accept the news that one day he would die, and there would be nothing left of him, except what he may have left for othe...

April 3, 2010

Powers of Attorney.

...surance companies and hospitals to “pull the plug” rather than use “heroic actions” or “extraordinary means” to keep the living will’s author alive. I prefer to trust a loved one who can confer with the doctor and apply my goals and values to such a decision. Electric paddles and intravenous needles sound terrible, but if they offer the possibility of returning to some level of quality of life, I hope my attorney in fact makes a good decision whet...

May 22, 2010

Facebook Tips

...s good site to read for controversial Facebook issues. Sort of “cutting edge” stuff. 4. People-powered Customer Service For Facebook (http://getsatisfaction.com/facebook)Answers from an unofficial Facebook discussion board....