Seeking Justice for a Violation to Your Rights Unfortunately, the rights of people get violated all the time. And despite the United States being known for its commitment to human rights, we obviously have a long way to go. Although the country has made progress along the way, violations of civil rights occur frequently. Regardless …
Wills Lawyer If you have assets that would need to be distributed after you have passed away, having a will is in your best interests. Having a will can protect your property in the event of your death. Though no one document can ensure that every one of your wishes is carried out exactly, a …
Who Can I Sue for a Wrongful Death? Few events in life are more emotionally devastating than the loss of a loved one. When that death occurs suddenly or unexpectedly, it’s even harder to bear, especially if it shouldn’t have happened and was caused by someone’s negligence or wrongful acts. In fact, that’s the textbook …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 seller’s bank (forgiveness of indebtedness income) related to the taxpayer’s principal residence expired. This means …
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 …
