December Attorney Referral Service Recap: 2020

December Attorney Referral Service Recap: 2020 | SFVBA Referral

It’s time for a December attorney referral service recap!

As we come to the end of the month, we must look at all of our resources that help us better understand our legal needs. This means educating ourselves about the top reasons to sue your employer, how to file a wrongful death lawsuit in California, how to handle contract disputes during COVID-19, what estate planning documents every family should have, and how to find the right small business attorney.

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What Are the Top Reasons to Sue Your Employer?

What Are the Top Reasons to Sue Your Employer? | SFVBA Referral

There is no such thing as the perfect workplace. While you may enjoy what you do, you will always encounter ups and downs – no matter where you work, what industry you are in, or what your position is. Then again, whether you like your job or not, there is a good chance that, if you are currently employed, you’d like to keep your job – especially today as we see a resurgence in the coronavirus pandemic.

Now and then, though, something happens in the workplace – something that takes the normal ebb and flow of your employment to a new level. And, not a good one. When an incident takes place at work that negatively impacts your life, it can affect your current and future employment as well as cause you to be unable to care for or provide for your family.

This is when you need to take a look at whether or not you have reason to sue your employer.

Believe it or not, employers get sued by current and past employees more than you think.

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How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California

How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California | SFVBA Referral

The death of a loved one can bring so much grief and heartache – it doesn’t matter their age. Losing someone hurts. However, losing someone due to things like negligence, reckless behavior, or even a deliberate act can hurt so much more. Why? Because death could have been avoided. If things didn’t go wrong, you wouldn’t be going through the grief and heartache – and your loved one may still be alive.

What can you do if you find yourself here? What justice is there for taking someone’s life?

A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed as a means of seeking justification. Monetary awards may not erase an untimely death, but it can make one feel that the event didn’t go unnoticed.

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Handling Contract Disputes During COVID-19: What to Know

Handling Contract Disputes During COVID-19: What to Know | SFVBA

Businesses of all sizes and in all industries are struggling thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. They are facing situations that they had never imagined. And, they are finding themselves having to make some really tough decisions. Lawsuits are running rampant. Businesses are closing at alarming rates. And many people are left feeling hopeless and out of options.

Those who are in business know that contracts are crucial. Having something in writing – and signed – holds someone accountable for certain actions. It is a guarantee. Well, it was. COVID-19 has behaved like a tornado, tearing through businesses and wrecking relationships.

If your business has been severely impacted by COVID – how can you uphold your end of the contract? Or, on the other hand, what if your business is one of the lucky ones? What if your day-to-day business has not been overly impacted, but your vendors have? What if you can’t be there for your customers because a vendor or supplier hasn’t held up their end of the contract?

Lawyers and business owners have been working tirelessly in an attempt to handle contract disputes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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4 Estate Planning Documents Every Family Should Have

4 Estate Planning Documents Every Family Should Have | SFVBA Referral

Thinking about end-of-life stuff is often difficult. But, if you want to rest easy knowing that your wishes will be carried out and your loved ones will be taken care of when the time comes, then it is something that must be done.

We never know how much time we are going to have or when an emergency may arise. Therefore, get a jump start on your estate planning now. The more prepared you are, the easier things will be on your family in the future.

Because estate planning is not something we do regularly, there are always some misconceptions when it comes to which documents are needed and how they are to be properly completed. While obtaining direction from an estate planning expert in the legal field can be a crucial step in the process, we’ve put together a list of the 4 estate planning documents that every family should have.

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How to Find the Right Small Business Attorney

How to Find the Right Small Business Attorney | SFVBA Referral

If you are a small business owner, there is a good chance you put a lot of time, energy, and focus on your business. You’ve had to work to get it off the ground and help it grow with lots of nurturing. Sound familiar?

What you probably don’t have, however, is the expert legal knowledge to help protect yourself, your employees, and your business as a whole. And that’s okay – that is why there are attorneys that specialize in handling all the paperwork and needs that come from owning a small business.

Except, well, there is just one problem: How do you find the right small business attorney that will be able to help your business?

Finding the right attorney can seem like a daunting task – especially when you aren’t even sure what you need! Let’s help reduce the size of that task from a mountain to a tiny ant hill. What do you say?

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Conclusion

It can be tiresome to find the right information and facts about legal matters. But what we’ve gathered here is a great start to guide you in the right direction. Connect with a lawyer referral service for further assistance.

December Attorney Referral Service Recap: 2020 | SFVBA Referral

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