I'm Cornelia Brown, and I think it's important to fully understand what you're getting into when you've decided to practice law. I'm here to highlight the different types of law, and what they entail. Thank you for stopping by. 
The Various Types of Law
Are You Buying A House? Learn How A Lawyer Can Assist With The Sales Contract
Buying a new house is exciting, but it can be a headache if you don’t pay attention to what is in the sales contract. It is important to make sure a real estate lawyer such as Brandt Law Group is hired to look over the contract before you sign your name, as he or she can make sure there are no hidden clauses. In this article, find out how a lawyer can help when purchasing real estate and how much the service will cost. How Can a Real Estate Lawyer Help When Buying a House? Before hiring a real estate lawyer to assist you, take a...
read more3 Benefits Military Personnel Have When Filing For Bankruptcy
If you are currently in the military or have served time for the military in the past, you will probably be entitled to benefits that civilians cannot receive when filing for bankruptcy. While there may be consequences to filing for bankruptcy, here are three advantages you have simply because of your military background. The Right To Postpone Dates During a bankruptcy, you will have to attend court hearings or meetings for matters relating to your filing. If you are currently on active duty, you will have the right to postpone any of these...
read moreIce-See Something: Ice Buildup On Cars Is A Personal-Injury Risk
If you have to drive a lot during winter, you know that cleaning ice off your car helps you see and drive more safely. But sometimes it can be really tempting to just clear off the windshield and windows, especially if you’re in a hurry. This is a bad idea — if there’s ice on your car, you need to clear all of it off before you drive. Ice can fly off moving cars and cause damage to other vehicles and property, as well as cause potentially fatal injuries to people. If you neglect to clean the ice off your car before driving,...
read moreWhat Should I Do After Being Charged With A DUI?
If you get pulled over and charged for a DUI case, you might think that your life has come to a screeching halt. This isn’t the case, because it still has to go before court and you still have a lot of work to do in order to make sure that you receive a not guilty verdict, plea bargain or lenience with sentencing. No matter how you look at it, the ball is in your court, but you have to be sure that you go about things in a way that is helpful to you. To know how to move forward after a driving under the influence stop, use some of...
read moreUnderstanding The Role Of Negligence In A Slip And Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents aren’t always as simple as they seem. Just because you slipped on another’s property does not automatically entitle you to damages. The barrier to a claim is proof of negligence. Negligence works on two levels. The first part is your own negligence; the second part is the negligence of the property owner or manager. What is Negligence in Slip and Fall Cases? You likely know the dictionary definition of negligence, but it’s a whole different thing when applied as a legal construct. Negligence in a slip...
read moreUnmasking Hatred: Dealing With Anonymous Bullies Online
Cyber-bullies, people who hide behind the internet’s curtain of anonymity in order to bully, stalk and otherwise harass their targets, can inflict a great deal of damage on your life. What do you do if you’ve been targeted by someone who seems intent on using the internet to hurt you in any way that he or she can, but you don’t even know who he or she is? What Kind Of Damage Can A Cyberbully Do? Cyberbullies can disrupt your entire existence, depending on how internet-savvy they are. Activities can range from simply...
read moreHave A Conviction On Your Record? You May Be Eligible For Expungement.
If you have recently been convicted of a crime, you know that this type of thing will follow you around forever. But depending on the severity of your crime, or whether or not you had a previous criminal record before this recent conviction, you may be able to remove this conviction from your record. Your state laws will govern the possibility of this happening, but it may be possible for you to remove this mark forever by way of an expungement. Overview of an Expungement An expungement is a process that seals your arrest and your conviction...
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