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When it comes to law, lawyers and legal advice, there always seems to be an endless amount of paperwork and hoops to jump through in order to get any business done. Discover how to handle common legal issues or problems with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video series on legal information.
There are 31 videos in this series:
When addressing a judge, refer to him or her as "judge" or "your honor" and make sure to look them directly in the eyes. Be polite and courteous at all times in the courtroom with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Address the judge as either "judge" or "your honor" and always stand up when responding to a question in the courtroom. Be polite and courteous when addressing a judge in a court with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Change a last will and testament by checking the statutes of the codicil document or by employing a lawyer that specializes in state planning and probate. Get legal advice with regard to changing a will using tips from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Change your name legally by filling out the proper forms and files required by the state and local courts office. Get help from the local clerk and finalize the process of changing your legal name with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Check a driving record in Florida by logging on to the Internet and entering in your diver's license number, birth date and social security number. Find out more information about driving records using data from the Department of Motor Vehicles with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
When conducting a patent search, hire either a patent attorney, a patent agent, or a patent searcher that specializes in patents, copyrights and trademarks. Check for qualified credentials to obtain proper legal advice with help from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Copyright is a constitutional guarantee of the authorship of a work of art, or medium of expression. Log on to the Internet to view important copyright related information with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
A living trust is a complicated area of the law that allows a person to transfer the management of their assets to a trustee for the benefit of beneficiaries, while they are still alive. Hire a specialist and protect important assets by contacting the state bar association with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
To defer jury duty, contact the number listed on the summons to determine whether or not there's a conflict. Find out legal reasons and excusable conflicts for deferring jury duty with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
When filing a lawsuit, consider involving a mediation process to resolve the dispute before hiring a lawyer or taking the case to small claims court. Learn to file a lawsuit and dissolve a legal conflict with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
File a mechanics lien, before hiring an attorney, by heading down to the local court office for important information and tips on filing out the necessary paperwork. Get assistance from the country clerk and resolve a legal issue with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
When filing for a restraining order, call the police for important information and assistance in order to safely protect you or your family. Get legal protection from dangerous groups or individuals with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Find free legal advice by checking Web sites on the Internet, or by examining the threshold guidelines of the state for qualification purposes. Get tips on resolving important legal conflicts with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Find out if someone has a criminal record by logging on to Internet, hiring a private investigator or utilizing criminal background check services listed in the yellow pages. Stay safe and determine the criminal history of a particular individual with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Find information regarding the penalties of shoplifting by consulting an attorney or lawyer that specializes in the field to learn about the punishments that vary from state-to-state. Get legal advice about stealing and shoplifting with help from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Find information regarding the penalties for embezzlement by referring to the statutes of the state that the crime was committed in. Learn about the civil and criminal penalties of embezzlement with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Information regarding the penalties for drug possession in the state of Florida vary depending on the weight of the substance, the general reputation of the individual and prior offenses. Learn the punishment for drug possession by examining the statutes of the state with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Find information regarding drugs listed under Schedule 2 of the Controlled Substances Act by logging on to the Internet to view the criminal penalties. Consult a criminal attorney and get legal advice about drug penalties with help from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Find out if someone is a convicted felon by checking criminal history records on the Internet, hiring a private investigator or by checking the county records. Learn how to gather important information regarding a person's criminal history with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Slander occurs when an individual makes a defamatory statement verbally to a third person regarding a person in a false manner that damages that particular individual's reputation. Hire an attorney and gather evidence for a slander case with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Get a restricted license after a DUI conviction by contacting the local clerk's office or the state's division of motor vehicles for important information. Check the statutes of the state and obtain a restricted license with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
An annulment is a legal procedure that is typically used in court on the grounds of fraud, no consent or underage marriage issues. Get legal advice for resolving important marriage issues with help from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
When going to court to address a speeding ticket, bring substantial evidence for your case and consider hiring a lawyer for help reducing the penalty. Reduce the penalties of a speeding ticket with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
When addressing a speeding ticket in traffic court, contesting the operation of the radar gun can be used to drop the penalties of the case. Get legal advice regarding traffic tickets with help from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Get permission to use copyrighted material by contacting the publisher to get written consent and to avoid copyright infringement laws. Get legal advice pertaining to the use of copyrighted materials with help from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal information.
Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain stability and deliver justice. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. Legal advice, specifically, is the application of abstract principles of law to the concrete facts of the client's case in order to advise the client about what they should do next. In this free videos series on legal information, certified family mediator Robert Todd discusses important and general information regarding legal issues. Todd explains how to address a judge, change a will, check driving records, conduct a patent search and how to copyright. Legal issues can be strenuous and confusing. Using his legal expertise, Todd explains how to create a living trust, file a lawsuit, find free legal advice, file a restraining order, gather evidence and report credit card fraud. Watch these free videos and learn important legal information today.
Robert Todd Robert Todd is the managing partner and president of Robert M. Todd, P.A. and Family Law Solutions. He is a certified family mediator and Florida Supreme Court-certified civil mediator. Todd has a B.A. from the University of South Florida and a J.D. degree with honors from the University of Florida. He has a wide range of experience in civil trial practice, including family law, workers' compensation, construction litigation and commercial disputes, and health and disability insurance policy claims. Todd is a member of the Florida Bar Association, American Bar Association, St. Petersburg Bar Association and the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc. He has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and served as a speaker for the seminars, "Child Custody and Shared Parenting" and "The Art of the Settlement."dkdk
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