First, this is not an article bashing law schools. Today, most law schools offer students a range of opportunities to gain exposure to the practice of law. Many schools have robust experiential learning programs that include internships, externships, clinics, and more. Also, students need to be proactive about getting everything they can out of law … Read more
The legal landscape is continuously evolving, and Lateral Link’s extensive research into the trends and shifts in the United States’ legal market offers valuable insights. As we explore these findings, we’ll discuss the implications for both law firms and individual attorneys while highlighting specific firms that have been active in the lateral market. Talent Wars: … Read more
As attorneys progress through their careers, the decision to make a lateral move to a new role becomes an increasingly relevant consideration. Most attorneys lateral at least once in the first seven years of their practice, often due to the realization that the fit envisioned during law school’s On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) process doesn’t fully align … Read more
2022 saw a pullback in lateral attorney hiring, as inflation and high interest rates slowed corporate and lending activity, and as law firms found themselves overstaffed after record hiring in 2021. Unfortunately, we have also seen recent associate layoffs, mainly by firms particularly dependent on the currently beleaguered tech sector. Despite these developments, overall lateral … Read more
Takeaways A durable power of attorney is a legal document that allows a trusted individual to make financial or health care decisions on your behalf even if you become unable to handle your own affairs. This document provides long-term safeguards, ensuring your affairs are managed without court intervention. Though you are likely in good health … Read more
A power of attorney allows you to appoint an attorney-in-fact or agent, which can be an individual or an institution. Your agent acts in your place for financial or medical purposes if you ever become incapacitated or can’t act on your own behalf. The power of attorney (POA) document specifies what powers the agent has, which may include the power … Read more
Russell E. Farbiarz joined the firm in October 2009, and is currently the firm’s Managing Partner. Mr. Farbiarz’s practice includes all areas of the law with concentrations in estate planning, estate administration, domestic relations, real estate, corporate law and criminal defense/DUI. Atty. Farbiarz is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Supreme … Read more
What is an elder law attorney? The specialty of “elder law” evolved in the 1980s as it became increasingly clear that the complicated legal issues confronting seniors – in particular qualifying for Medicaid coverage of long-term care – were beyond the expertise of general-practice attorneys. In recent years, we’ve increasingly seen the field described as … Read more
ElderLaw 101 Estate Planning Distinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes. READ MORE Grandchildren Learn about grandparents’ visitation rights and how to avoid tax and public benefit issues when making gifts to grandchildren. READ MORE Health Care Decisions We … Read more
Michael B. Cohen & Associates Michael B Cohen is an Elder Law attorney whose Dallas law practice focuses on the legal needs of the elderly and disabled, including, without limitation, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, estate planning and long-term care Medicaid and Veterans benefits planning in connection with the protection of resources and income. As … Read more