Blog Feed: Lawyer vs Attorney

Learn to cross-examine (2/2)

Published on 2011-10-04 14:06:00

Rule 6: RESERVE YOUR COMMENT FOR THE JURY, NEVER, EVER FOR THE WITNESS. This is a massive rule and follows inexorably from rule 5. Sometimes this is known as do not ask “conclusionary questions” – these are questions which demand a conclusion from the witness. If you put a conclusion to a witness – what will be your comment to the jury – what you are in fact doing is asking the witness to > read more

Learn to cross-examine (1/2)

Published on 2011-09-27 14:10:47

How do you get a witness to break down and confess in court? If you want to go on to be a barrister, how can you go beyond mooting to develop the art of cross-examination, learning to control opposition witnesses and turn them to your advantage? In this article, adapted from the second edition of The Devil’s Advocate, Iain Morley QC explains the ten totally tremendous rules of cross examination. > read more

Law: The Art of Winning (4/4)

Published on 2011-08-02 17:58:00

  The third rule is: THOU SHALT ALWAYS TRY TO THINK LIKE THE TRIBUNAL Why? Because if you do this, you will automatically become less partisan. Being perceived to be less partisan is really very important. You will become more reliable in the eyes of the judge or jury and your later arguments are more likely to succeed. There is all the difference in the world between representing someone and > read more

Law: The Art of Winning (3/4)

Published on 2011-07-29 17:43:00

  The second rule is: THOU SHALT NOT USE SHARP PRACTICE WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES This is a difficult area. You have a duty to the client. But equally, that duty cannot be fulfilled if you are sharp with your colleagues as they won't trust you, and this will make running your case to the advantage of the client very difficult. We are not talking about lying here. We are talking about being nasty, > read more

Law: The Art of Winning (2/4)

Published on 2011-07-27 17:15:01

  The first rule is: THOU SHALT NOT MISLEAD THE COURT You are assumed to know this. It is a long subject and will have been studied at law school. Always remember to consult colleagues and if necessary your professional body telephone help-line, which you ought to know off by heart, i fin any doubt. Always consult. Misleading the court is serious misconduct and will, and rightly should, lead to > read more

Law: The Art of Winning (1/4)

Published on 2011-07-25 17:09:53

  Mooting gives you the chance to practice the skills of advocacy and gives you a taste for what it i slike to argue cases in court. It's essential to take place in mooting whilst at university. It will improve your legal skills and is a must for anyone who wants to go on to be a barrister. This article, taken from the second edition of The Devil's Advocate by Iain Morley, provides you with fresh > read more

Form: Revocation Of Power Of Attorney (3)

Published on 2011-03-22 13:30:16

 Sample Legal Forms & Contract TemplatesThese forms are provided AS IS - for information purposes only. Laws and procedures change frequently and are subject to differing interpretations. Even if they are good in one jurisdiction, they may not w > read more

5 Vital questions to ask before choosing a debt consolidation company

Published on 2011-01-19 13:11:43

 If you’ve accumulated a huge amount of unsecured debt, you must be looking for a debt consolidation company to reduce your debt burden and be able to breathe free. Leading a life with debt can often become frustrating and those who do so only kno > read more

Legal Counselor: Children and the law

Published on 2010-10-15 15:45:00

  No relationship is more important than the one between a parent and a child. Many laws affect this relationship, including laws about: • the duties of parents to their children; • how fatherhood is proven; • child abuse and neglect; • how > read more

Legal Counselor: Divorce (2/2)

Published on 2010-10-10 15:14:01

  CUSTODY AND VISITATION When parents cannot agree on who should have custody of their minor children, then the court must decide. Custody litigation is an expensive procedure and often very emotional. Both parents should look honestly at their new > read more

Legal Counselor: Divorce (1/2)

Published on 2010-10-05 15:07:01

  GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE There are five grounds for divorce: separation of the spouses for at least one year (the “no-fault divorce”), adultery, physical cruelty, habitual drunkenness (alcohol or narcotic drugs) and desertion. The proof needed to a > read more

Legal Counselor: Buying a home (2/2)

Published on 2010-09-30 14:45:01

  FINANCING In addition to the down payment, which in cludes the earnest money you pay when you sign the contract and the amount you pay at closing, another important consideration is your monthly mortgage payment. That payment will include princip > read more

Legal Counselor: Buying a home (1/2)

Published on 2010-09-25 14:36:00

  Buying a home involves complex considerations. Once you have decided on the area in which you wish to live, you can save time and frustration by working with an experienced real estate broker. THE CONTRACT After you have found a home you want to > read more

Legal Counselor: Bankruptcy

Published on 2010-09-20 14:27:00

  There are two kinds of bankruptcy that are commonly used for individuals — Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Bankruptcy laws are federal laws, but because some state laws apply, the effects of bankruptcy can differ from state to state. A married couple > read more

Legal Counselor: Auto Accidents

Published on 2010-09-15 14:26:37

  BE PREPARED Because accidents happen to even the best of drivers, everyone should be prepared to do the right things immediately afterward. Many legal troubles arising from accidents can be avoided if the persons involved know what they should do. > read more

Car Accident Information Form

Published on 2010-09-15 14:25:02

  ACCIDENT INFORMATION FORM The other driver and his or her car: Name ___________________________________________________ Street address ___________________________________________ City _______________________________State _____ Zip________ Vehicle > read more

DWI / DUI Glossary: Z

Published on 2010-09-06 17:10:00

 DUI (Driving Under the Influence) / DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) is a serious offense and if you have been charged with a DUI or driving drunk you should seek legal help at once from a DUI attorney. Using a DUI attorney or DUI Lawyer who focuses > read more