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18-Wheeler Accident Law Videos
Fox and Farmer
Attorney Are there different rules that apply to accidents involving 18-wheelers and semi-trucks in Tenness…
drunk, commercial truck ...

Adoption Law Videos
Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law
Attorney I am now remarried and my spouse (step-parent) wishes to adopt my child(ren). What is the process?
consent, grandparents ...

Alimony Law Videos
Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law
Attorney Will my husband's savings be taken into account in determining his alimony obligation in Tennessee …
spouse, divorce ...

Animal and Dog Bite Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Do I have a case in Tennessee if the property owner's dog bit me at a home where I was doing work?
sue, one free bite ...

Asset Protection Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Would we use the same strategies to protect rentals or commercial properties for our home?
business, transfer ...

Auto Insurance Law Videos
Fox and Farmer
Attorney Does an insurance company have to pay for a rental car when repairs are being made to my vehicle?
collision, uninsured ...

Bankruptcy Law Videos
Bond, Botes, & Lawson, P.C.
Attorney What are the major events in the bankruptcy process and when will the bankruptcy be over?
341 hearing, nonexempt assets ...

Bicycle Accident Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Can I still file a bicycle accident lawsuit even if I violated the law or received a ticket?
driver, liability ...

Birth Injury Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney How do I know if the doctor made a mistake or if the injury was a natural act?
doctors, birth injury ...

Brain Injury Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney What types of doctors are the most important in analyzing and treating brain injuries?
life care planner, damages ...

Car Accident Law Videos
Fox and Farmer
Attorney Can a passenger recover damages in Tennessee for accident injuries caused by a driver of the same …
rental, commercial vehicle ...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law Videos
Bond, Botes, & Lawson, P.C.
Attorney Can I save my home and other assets by filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 13?
bills, exempt assets ...

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law Videos
Bond, Botes, & Lawson, P.C.
Attorney
exempt assets, payment plan ...

Child Custody Law Videos
Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law
Attorney What should I do if I want to limit my child's visitation with grandparents?
parent, modified ...

Child Support Law Videos
Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law
Attorney What do I do when children become emancipated and there are still outstanding arrears?
child support, child ...

Construction Accident Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Can I be fired from my job in Tennessee after getting injured in a construction accident?
workers' compensation, workers' compensation ...

Credit Repair Law Videos
Bond, Botes, & Lawson, P.C.
Attorney How long does it take to remove bad credit information from my credit report?
repair, repair ...

Criminal Appeals Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney Do I need to do anything to appeal my case other than file a notice of appeal?
time limit, appellate process ...

Criminal Defense Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney What is the difference between a felony, a misdemeanor, and a violation in Tennessee ?
reasonable doubt, arrest ...

Debt Relief Law Videos
Bond, Botes, & Lawson, P.C.
Attorney Does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act apply to attorneys collecting debts?
negotiation, garnish ...

Divorce Law Videos
Patrick L. Looper, Attorney at Law
Attorney If I ask for a divorce and move out, do I still have to pay the rent and bills on that place?
non community property, fault ...

Drugs and Narcotics Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney Drugs were found in my car, but they are not mine. I was arrested. Do I need an attorney?
controlled substance, controlled substance ...

Drunk Driving Accident Law Videos
Fox and Farmer
Attorney How long do I have to bring my Tennessee case against a person who was driving under the influence…
DUI, passenger ...

DUI Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney Is my name going to be in the paper after a drunk driving arrest in Tennessee and what can I do ab…
BAC, DUI ...

Estate Planning Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney How can I find a competent estate planning attorney if I move to a new city or state?
trustee, retirement account ...

Federal Criminal Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney Even if I have not yet been charged, but am only under investigation, do I still need an attorney?
unreasonable search and seizure, federal criminal process ...

Immigration Law Videos
Grace Gardiner, Attorney at Law
Attorney Do I need a special permit or license to open an office or store in the United States?
appeal, attorney ...

 Juvenile Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney Am I entitled to bail out of a juvenile detention center as an adult can bail out of jail?
juvenile court, bail ...

Medical Malpractice Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Can a medical malpractice case be reopened after it settled if new side effects are discovered?
medical error, consent form ...

Motorcycle Accident Law Videos
Fox and Farmer
Attorney Do I need a motorcycle accident attorney even if I have motorcycle insurance?
helmet, underinsured ...

Nursing Home Abuse Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Can a nursing home resident sue for physical, emotional, or psychological damage?
neglect, damages ...

Parole and Probation Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney What happens if a required offender fails to register on the sex offender registry?
registry, registry ...

Pedestrian Accident Law Videos
Fox and Farmer
Attorney I was jaywalking and hit by a car. The driver saw me and could have avoided me, can I still sue?
duty, motor vehicle ...

Plane Accident Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Are there any limitations on plane accident lawsuits involving international flights?
attorney, attorney ...

Prescription Drug Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Once the FDA approves a drug, does this mean that the product is perfectly safe?
brand name drugs, prescription ...

Probate Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney If I am named as executor (personal representative) in a will, do I have to serve?
attorney, guardian ad litem ...

Slip and Fall Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Do I have to talk to the other party's insurance adjuster if I was injured in a Tennessee slip and…
home repair, slip and fall ...

Social Security Disability Law Videos
McDonald, Levy & Taylor
Attorney Does someone need to be injured at work to receive Social Security disability benefits?
SSD, Medicare ...

Spinal Injury Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney What do I need to bring to the initial consultation with my attorney in my Tennessee spinal injury…
proximate cause, paraplegia ...

Tire Failure Law Videos
Fox and Farmer
Attorney Can I be found to have been partially at fault for my injuries caused by a tire failure in Tennesse…
rollover, injury ...

Traffic Ticket Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney Are their special rules for drunk driving offenses for individuals less than 21 years of age in Ten…
speeding ticket, traffic violation ...

Truck Accident Law Videos
Fox and Farmer
Attorney What are trucking accidents and how are truck accidents different from regular car accidents?
sue, driver ...

Vehicle Rollover Law Videos
Fox and Farmer
Attorney Besides the car manufacturer, who else may be liable for a defective product?
rollover, insurance ...

Violent Crimes Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney There is so much evidence against me, why should I bother hiring an attorney?
mandatory minimum sentence, Miranda warning ...

White Collar Crimes Law Videos
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney Are defendants in white-collar crime cases treated any differently than other defendants?
forgery, grand jury ...

Wills and Trusts Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney I made a will, but lived in another state. Now I live in Tennessee . What should I do?
accountant, revocable living trust ...

Workers Compensation Law Videos
McDonald, Levy & Taylor
Attorney Is there any time when I can sue my employer when I am injured on-the-job in Tennessee ?
medical bills, spouse ...

Wrongful Death Law Videos
The Hurley Law Firm, P.C.
Attorney Can a Tennessee judgment obtained as a result of a wrongful death be discharged in bankruptcy?
future damages, punitive damages ...

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