Jim Thomas

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Tax Burden Bargaining: Understanding The Law

When you find yourself facing a significant tax burden, it can be tough to know where to start to pay it down. Unfortunately, the government may not wait for you to sort it out. If you find yourself served with a legal notice for repayment, you need to talk with an attorney right away. A tax law attorney can help you evaluate the situation and potentially file for a reconsideration. If nothing else, he or she will talk with you about your legal options for repayment and what the government can and cannot do. This site will help you see what my experience has been so you can understand some of the options you may want to consider.

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What You Need To Know About Patents And Trademarks

15 May 2019
 Categories: Law, Blog

Patents and trademarks are critical to the process of defending intellectual property in the United States and virtually every developed country on the planet. There's a lot riding on the work you've put into establishing your business and the products and services it provides. Here's what you need to know about securing the patents and trademarks that'll protect your business interests. What is a Patent? A patent is a document that explicitly explains how an invention works. Read More …

Blow Before You Go: What To Know About Ignition Interlock Devices

10 April 2019
 Categories: Law, Blog

A drunk driving conviction is entirely avoidable, but some people fail to take it seriously enough. The punishments can catch some drivers by surprise when you consider that drunk driving penalties have steadily increased over the years with an eye to saving lives. What that means for those arrested is that securing legal help from a criminal law attorney has never been more important. The list of potential punishments if convicted of impaired driving go and on, but you might want to know more about one fairly new way to curb those who have past driving under the influence (DUI) convictions, the ignition interlock device. Read More …

Can A Patient Receive Disability Because Of Early-Onset Dementia?

6 March 2019
 Categories: Law, Blog

While it is more common for those who are suffering from dementia to be past the retirement age, there are some individuals who experience the warning signs of dementia while they are still working and may need to rely on Social Security Disability (SSD). When this happens, you or a loved one may need help from disability lawyers to demonstrate that you should be entitled to disability benefits.  Proving That the Patient Requires Disability Read More …

What to Know About Arrest Warrants

28 January 2019
 Categories: Law, Blog

In common terms, if you have a warrant out for your arrest, you will need the assistance of a criminal defense attorney. Arrest warrants are not handed out without good reasons, and turning yourself in after speaking with your attorney can help prevent further charges and problems. This issue can be complex, so read on to find out what it means to have a warrant with your name on it and how it might have come about. Read More …

The Link Between Construction Work Injuries & Opioid Abuse

19 December 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

Construction work accidents are often serious. In recent years, several studies have shown that construction workers are more likely to die of opioid overdose than individuals working in other professions. The link between opioid overdose and construction workers comes from the sheer number of injuries associated with the industry. What happens is that many construction workers are injured on the job. As a result, they are issued prescriptions to deal with issues like muscoloskeletal pain. Read More …