MERGING LANE AHEAD
MERGING LANE AHEAD

Two slightly-neurotic dogs, a 22-foot Airstream and about 6,500 miles of open road...

Here's some of what I learned

Rest Stops, Road Hazards and Everything In Between

This is where I'll be sharing some of the adventures (and misadventures) I experience on my trek across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and a few more spots along the way.

TRAVELOGUE

Once a lawyer, always a lawyer...

You might be able to take the attorney out of the practice of law but you can't really ever take the practice out of the attorney. Or something like that. The point is there's a legal angle to just about everything in life so this is where I post snack-sized videos about the everyday legal issues we all face as we make our way from Point A to Point B in this world. If there's a topic you're interested in me covering, just let me know! 

Life Is Legal

How to Buy or Sell a Car in Private Sale

Learn the proper way to buy or sell a car in a private sale. There is specific paperwork you need to make it legal and things to consider during the process to protect yourself. Also learn what's required when a car is being gifted from one person to another.

What's Probate?

We hear the word... because it affects all of us... but do you know what it means?  Find out what "probate" means in the context of when there's a will AND when there is not a will.

Legal Minute Monday: Impeachment

Ever wondered what the word "impeachment" really means?  Well then check out this week's Legal Minute Monday!  Life is legal, people...so you gotta know the rules...and the WORDS!

Tree & Fences

They say good fences make for good neighbors but what happens when that fence falls down  into your yard or needs maintenance? Or that neighbor's tree takes a nosedive into your...

Assault & Battery

Ever wondered what the differences between assault, aggravated assault and battery are?  Click on this to learn these legal terms!

Wildlife Laws That Affect You

Can I shoot a squirrel on my property? Can I buy my boyfriend that ocelot he's always wanted? What happens if I catch a bald eagle? Is the "one free dog bite rule" really a thing?

Homeowner Trampoline Liability

What every trampoline owner needs to know about their liability for injuries.

When Do You Need a Release?

iPhones and Instagram have turned us all into photographers and documentarians. So when do you need a release from someone who appears on screen or in your shot?

Common Law Marriage

What does it take to be common law married? And what are the legal effects? In other words, how is it different from being formally married? Find out the answers to these and other questions as we de-mystify the concept of common law marriage.

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