If you are an attorney enjoying success in your practice — and you are looking for ways to save more money before federal and state income tax — the attorney fee deferral is a method to consider. Most attorneys who have gotten to the point…
It’s no secret that the words “champerty” and “usury” are frequently used in legal ethics opinions regarding the non-recourse lending industry. The New York Attorney General and others have probed this section of the litigation finance industry time and again, and the debate continues on…
Originally posted in Milestone’s Living Safer. What will your family do when “life happens?” Working in the settlement planning field for almost 20 years, we’ve seen practically every dire situation happen to families. Less than one percent of these families were financially prepared for it.…
The first Saturday in May is approaching, and fans of the Kentucky Derby are already looking at the top contenders for this year. For those who are lucky enough to bet on the winning horse, the payout is big. Last year, the Kentucky Derby purse…
Litigators and legal professionals who participate in the discovery process will benefit from reading the recently published Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 Primer* from The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 (WG1). The 2015 changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure addressed systemic problems…
At the 2018 Mass Torts Made Perfect conference, I offered a look into one of the newest philanthropic efforts on the block, which advocates for plaintiffs in financial crisis. In case you missed my presentation, “Philanthropy and Civil Justice: Can Families Rely on Social Good…
Plaintiffs who are approaching settlement in certain cases may find an unexpected drawback at the conclusion of their lawsuit: the money they receive is taxable. At the following tax season, their settlement will come with a big price tag for the IRS, which means less…
The newest issue of Living Safer magazine discusses a sobering topic, which we have all watched unfold over recent months: the watershed #MeToo movement. This topic is one I feel very passionately about. I have always been a vocal supporter and advocate for women and…
“As a trial lawyer I look for companies that have the best combination of ethics and excellence. The Bairs Foundation has both and truly protects my clients who are in the most vulnerable situations.” – Facebook Reviewer In our 2018 Bairs Foundation co-founders’ letter, we ask,…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. All month long, organizations, communities, governments, and thought leaders work together as part of a nationwide movement to eliminate preventable deaths from distracted driving. While these efforts have been bringing the traffic safety crisis to the forefront in recent…