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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The Problem With Field Sobriety Tests And Objective Symptoms Of Alcohol Intoxication

21 July 2021
 Categories: Law, Blog

You might have had a simple night out to dinner, and you are heading home when you are suddenly pulled over by a police officer. When this occurs, the officer might suspect that you are under the influence of alcohol and might look for what are referred to as "objective symptoms of alcohol intoxication." However, having one of these symptoms doesn't mean that you are under the influence of alcohol. Read More …

Were You a Victim of Workplace Discrimination?

17 June 2021
 Categories: Law, Blog

Racial discrimination is a serious problem in the modern world. It occurs when a person is subjected to unfair treatment due to his or her race. It can also occur due to a person being married to or otherwise associated with people of color. This type of discrimination can be harmful anywhere it takes place, but it is often particularly harmful and detrimental in the workplace. Workplace discrimination is illegal. It does not matter if this discrimination took place during the hiring process or long after. Read More …

Can An Estate Lawyer Help A Minor Contest A Will?

11 May 2021
 Categories: Law, Blog

Most parents want their children to inherit the majority of their assets when they pass away, and they will make provisions for this in their will. However, things don't always go smoothly, and children might be unhappy with the contents of their parents' will. For example, if a parent wrote their will to benefit two children, had a third child, and then died before they could update their estate plan, that third child might get accidentally disinherited. Read More …

Understanding The Difference Between A Will And Living Trust

12 April 2021
 Categories: Law, Blog

The majority of individuals only have a very vague idea of what wills and living trusts are. Due to the fact that they both are designed to protect or transfer assets, they can be a bit confusing. However, wills and living trusts are very different documents with different purposes. Keep reading to learn what both of these documents are and how they are different from one another. What Are Wills? Read More …

The First Questions You’ll Probably Need To Answer When Hiring A Car Accident Lawyer

12 March 2021
 Categories: Law, Blog

When you first meet with and hire a car accident lawyer, there is a good chance that they will take the opportunity to ask you a few questions. These are probably some of the first questions that your car accident attorney will ask you. What Happened? Naturally, your car accident lawyer is probably going to want to know what happened in your car accident. After all, they will probably want to get an idea about things like who was at fault in the accident, how the accident happened, and more. Read More …