Student dormitories are a great place to help transition young students into the complexities of adult life. Dorms are meant to offer independence as well as some responsibilities, while providing a safe space for students to grow and learn. One…
If you receive a personal injury award, it will almost certainly affect your estate plan. If you do not already have an estate plan, you should put one into place immediately. Any time there is a major change in your…
If you have been hurt by the negligent actions of another person or entity, you may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit. But have you ever considered that the outcome of the case could become public? Or maybe it won’t?…
When You Are Injured After a Slip and Fall Accident in Someone Else’s Home A home is usually considered a safe place, even someone else’s, especially one that belongs to a friend or family member. However, there may be unexpected…
The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol are well known, as are the harsh legal penalties for being caught driving drunk by the police. However, a disturbing number of drivers still get behind the wheel while under the…
We at the Brandy Austin Law Firm see several different types of family law cases. Our clients often approach us with issues that many people have questions about. One such question pertains to assisted reproduction and parental rights when it…
Divorce is a very stressful and arduous time to go through for most people, even without dealing with the legal system. If it becomes necessary to provide a deposition, that may add to that stress. The more you understand the…
Criminal Prosecution Versus a Civil Lawsuit in a Sexual Misconduct Case Sexual misconduct of different types can result in very serious charges against the perpetrator. If convicted of a crime involving sexual misconduct, an accused potentially faces a variety of…
Often, when we think about a DUI case, we initially only consider the criminal sanctions and penalties that the offender is exposed to. The obvious penalties come to mind: loss of driver’s license, possible jail time, probation, and treatment. However,…
In today’s modern world we are all familiar with how much electronic accounts play a huge role within our day-to-day life. Majority of people have or have heard of Facebook Accounts, iTune Accounts, Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat accounts. What happens…