“To Sue or not to Sue - That is the Question, but what’s the Answer?”
Often, I have had Christians call me shortly after the deadline to bring a legal claim has expired. Why did they wait so long? They did not think it was right for a Christian to pursue a legal claim. This cost some of these believers the ability to work and provide for their families, and illustrates how important the answer to the question posed in this issue’s column is for some. Having provided legal counsel to hundreds of Christians, the following are my thoughts and perspective on this issue. Let me first state, however, that although I am an attorney, I would rather do what is right in God’s eyes than make a buck...(More)

The Infamous McDonald’s Coffee Spill Case
Seventy-nine year old Stella Liebeck purchased a 49 cent cup of coffee at a McDonald’s drive-thru window, spilled the coffee on her lap, sued McDonald’s for the injuries, and was awarded 2.9 million by a jury. People were shocked and outraged. The verdict was mocked on T.V., radio, and in the newsprint. The case became known as the “million dollar coffee spill”. Anti-lawyer sentiment skyrocketed. The “the million dollar coffee spill” symbolized everything wrong with the current legal system – frivolous lawsuits, greedy lawyers and clients, and out-ofcontrol juries. Right?... (More)

Investment Losses May Be Recoverable
Most people do not realize that investment losses may be recoverable. A group of individuals, for instance, used the same stockbroker. Each lost a very significant amount of money in the stock market. For almost six years, none of these individuals had any inkling they had a legal claim to recover the money they lost. Fortunately, their new stockbroker recommended they contact me just a few months before the six year mark had passed. I say “fortunately” because a six year “eligibility rule” applies to these claims. I was able to help recover a considerable portion of the money each person lost...(More)

Legal Malpractice
A client is not left without recourse when his/her attorney does not follow through with promises or engages in conduct detrimental to the client. Lawyers have an obligation to adhere to certain standards in representing clients, and the failure to do so can result in a legal malpractice claim....(More)