A Look Back at the Bale Law Firm’s Origins Bale Law Firm has been helping injured Vermonters and their families for more than twenty years. David Bale and Brian Haaf co-founded the firm in 1999 as David Bale & Associates, in the wake of the 1997 private practice dissolution of some of Burlington’s most prominent attorneys. The firm quickly grew from three to five attorneys, attracting lawyers with experience and competence that had practiced for…
Who Moser Legal Support Is Moser Legal Support is the exclusive service provider for Moser Law’s forensic and litigation support division. A brief history of how Moser Legal Support and Moser Law came to be is discussed below. The facts presented hereafter will also provide some context around the certification program and its mission.In the late 1990s, well known financial expert Craig Moser became a partner in Moser & Knight CPAs LLP and created a…
What Is a Business Contract Attorney The role of a business contract attorney is to safeguard the interests of the business. While the primary function is to draft, review and negotiate contracts to achieve this goal, it is important when considering your business needs for the future, to ensure your attorney is qualified to practice commercial law.That means they understand the business and commercial laws specific to the industry you are in.Business contract lawyers are…
The Importance Of Retaining An Attorney For Lease Agreements There are a number of reasons you should hire a lawyer to draft or review a lease agreement. First, most leases are drafted by a landlord, and the legal protections offered to you in a lease will depend on whether you are drafting the lease or you are a tenant. If you are drafting the lease, you want the lease to meet your business goals at…
The Definition of Extrinsic Evidence in Legal Usage Defining Extrinsic Evidence in Evidence LawTo fully grasp the breadth of extrinsic evidence and its role in the law, it’s essential to define it from an evidentiary standpoint. The term "extrinsic" is derived from the Latin root word "ex," the English derivative of which is "out of" or "from within." So extrinsic evidence is simply evidence that originates from outside the aspect of the claim at issue…
How Character Witnesses Fit Into the Legal System Character witnesses are individuals called to testify on behalf of either the accused or the plaintiff (the person seeking compensation) in civil or criminal cases. The purpose of character witnesses is to provide testimony regarding the good or bad character of someone involved in a legal proceeding. Character witnesses can testify to the moral integrity, behavior and reputation of the person in question by describing a specific…
Maryland Court Schedules The typical schedule for Maryland courts is Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some Maryland courts may also offer evening hours, which vary by location; when the courts are open to the public on weekends and holidays is also location-dependent. Though it is rare for the courts to be closed during standard business hours, something such as severe weather or unanticipated circumstances can prompt an unscheduled closing.It is possible to…
What’s a Contract Lawyer? A contract lawyer is a distinctive type of attorney who routinely crafts, assesses, and revises agreements that affect the lives of their clients. These documents could be as simple as a two-page non-disclosure agreement or as complex as a multi-million dollar licensing deal that could take many forms to complete. In fact, most contracts can be broken down into different stages, all of which will require the services of a qualified…
All About Hedge Fund Law Firms The hedge fund sector operates in a unique landscape and hydraulic environment. It has experienced exponential growth in the last decade, but with that comes a myriad of challenges. Hedge fund law firms can help you understand the intricacies and navigate complex laws and regulations. Why are hedge fund law firms so important?Hedge funds are exceedingly important to the financial sector as they are considered hedge investments that are…
Defining Executed Documents When someone refers to an executed document, you can generally understand that they are talking about a document that has been fully completed in accordance with the relevant law. For example, a deed is executed when it has been signed, witnessed and delivered. At that point, it will become effective and be legally enforceable unless there are any legal rules prohibiting it.The meaning of the term ‘executed’ is a legal definition, rather…
