Protecting Vulnerable Children During the Legal Process by Sonya Fischer, OTLA Guardian The fact is, as lawyers, we are in the role of advocating positions and perspectives in an adversarial construct that actually is harmful to children. I think of Jacob who lived in Israel with his father. After a visit home to Oregon to… Read more →
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Adding Insult to Injury: You Have Damage, They Won’t Pay – What Can You Do?
What happens if you are injured and the party at-fault, or that party’s insurance company, won’t pay? This is a common occurrence, especially when the damages are low. “Fender benders,” slip and fall accidents, or minor damage to your property by another, are examples of situations where you are wronged, but the damages you incurred… Read more →
Home Alone…or so you wish
Domestic violence knows no boundaries. It can happen to anyone: smart people, wealthy people, beautiful people, “perfect” couples, same-sex couples, and religious couples. It can happen sporadically or repeatedly. It happens to men as well as women. And it is never OK.