3 Steps in a Criminal Case Criminal Defense Lawyer In movies and television shows, a criminal trial happens immediately after an arrest and sentencing occurs immediately after a jury reaches a verdict. While there is a law that states that a criminal trial must happen in a timely manner, the process isn't quite that quick like a criminal defense lawyer from a law firm like Tuttle Larsen, P.A., can explain. Read More
If You Cannot Afford Lawyer’s Fees in a DWI
DWI Lawyer When you suffer major injuries in an accident that was not your fault, the emotional stress and physical pain can make it difficult to pursue legal action. If your financial means are limited, the cost of hiring a DWI lawyer might seem unaffordable. While many DWI lawyers only take cases for a fee, others take cases for a percentage of the settlement or provide some legal services for free. Below is some Read More
Nursing Home Abuse: How To Take Action Against a Nursing Home
Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Nursing home abuse occurs when a patient is mistreated, neglected or harmed by caregivers, family members, nursing home staff and any other individual who has contact with him or her. Nursing home abuse can result in serious injuries and can even be fatal to some elderly adults. All nursing homes that receive Medicare or Medicaid have a basic standard of care that they have to meet. If a Read More
Common Types Of Civil Suit Cases
Civil Suit Lawyer There are several common types of civil suit cases. If you believe you have reason to, or are considering filing a civil suit, continue reading to learn basic information about the types of civil suits and how the filing process differs between each type of case. Class Action There are important distinctions to make between a class action lawsuit and torts. With a class action, just the Read More
Real Estate Disclosure Requirements
REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS If you are selling or buying a home in Connecticut, take heed: a law, effective January 1, 2014 (Public Act 13-272) requires any seller of a one or two-family residential home, to provide the buyer with an affidavit certifying that (i) either the building permit for new occupancy was issued on or after October 1, 1985, or the home is equipped Read More
Short Sellers Beware!
CHANGES IN TAX DEDUCTIONS - SHORT SELLERS BEWARE! The forgiveness of indebtedness exclusion has expired! On December 31, 2013, the tax break that previously allowed a seller to exclude from taxable income any debt that may have been waived by the seller’s bank (forgiveness of indebtedness income) related to the taxpayer’s principal residence expired. This means that any amount of principal a lender forgives in either Read More
Connecticut Super Lawyers List
ATTORNEY CHARLES J. WILLINGER, JR. SELECTED CONNECTICUT SUPER LAWYERS LIST Charles J. Willinger, Jr., has been selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list in the practice areas of Real Estate: Business, Business/Corporate, and Land Use/Zoning. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters Read More
Nurse Collects 500k
CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE RECOGNIZES ATTORNEY THOMAS BUCCI'S SUCCESS REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE By MEGAN SPICER , The Connecticut Law Tribune December 2, 2015 A nurse has been awarded more than $500,000 after a federal court jury found that her former employee violated the Family and Medical Leave Act. The woman’s lawyer called the case unusual in that his client was seeking several Read More
Firm Serves At Community Supper
TEAM LINDA TAKES ACTION Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC, particiated in the Golden Hill United Methodist Church Community Supper Program on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. The Community Supper program provides dinner every Wednesday at their downtown Bridgeport location. Serving as Team Linda, attorneys and staff participate in local charities in memory of Attorney Linda Christiani, a former attorney at the Read More
Expansion In Shelton
EXPANSION INTO SHELTON; MAINTAINS BRIDGEPORT PRESENCE Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC has expanded its full-service law firm into Shelton, Connecticut, reflective of the robust economy along the Route 8 Corridor as well as a growing client base in the region. The law firm will maintain its traditional presence in Bridgeport, Connecticut’s largest city, at 1875 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut Read More
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