One common misconception we often come across, particularly among smaller businesses, is that having a lawyer in Philadelphia on retainer is only for larger organizations. In fact, businesses of almost any size could keep a lawyer on retainer, and a lot of situations exist where this would make sense.
Our business lawyer explains what having a lawyer in Philadelphia “on retainer” means and some of the reasons why you might want to do so.
A Philadelphia creditors rights lawyer will take the time you need to understand your rights as a creditor when a debtor has failed to pay. Both debtor and creditors rights are highly complicated topics and mistakes can result in substantial legal penalties.
Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a creditor is one of the most important parts of succeeding in a debt dispute. We will answer some of the most frequent questions we hear, as well as addressing common misconceptions about creditors rights.
Does your business need a lawyer? Some small business owners may believe that lawyers are only for big companies or lawsuits. Though facing a pending lawsuit is definitely a time that a company would want a lawyer, small businesses have many other circumstances in which legal advice would be helpful. Any business in the area, even a small one, can benefit greatly from hiring a Philadelphia business law attorney.
When people have been in an accident and are looking for a personal injury lawyer in Philadelphia, they are understandably very concerned about what sort of compensation they can receive. One issue that tends to come up a lot when people visit our offices is the matter of “pain and suffering.” Most people know that those who have been injured by others can sometimes receive “pain and suffering” compensation, but how that process works is sometimes unclear.
April 25, 2018 - Philadelphia, PA - Alfred Abel Law Offices is proud to announce that founder and Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney, Alfred M. Abel, has been reappointed for a second term as chair of the Bankruptcy/Creditors and Debtors Rights Committee of the Montgomery Bar Association (formerly known as the Collection/Foreclosure/Bankruptcy Committee).
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common ways personal injuries occur and lead to numerous liability lawsuits every year. When these accidents happen at apartment complexes or similar managed properties, landlords may ultimately be at fault. However, establishing that fault can be difficult and requires meeting several burdens of proof.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident at an apartment building, a personal injury lawyer in Montgomery County, PA, may be able to help you. In this third installment of our series on slip and fall accidents, we will look at those which occur at apartment buildings.
Notification of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceeding can be a blow to creditors and many assume – often erroneously – that they will have to write off most or all of that debt. Creditors have rights during bankruptcy hearings and can often influence the proceedings to ensure they get the money owed to them.
Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the most common forms of personal injury and, as a result, a frequent cause for personal injury lawsuits as well. A highly qualified personal injury lawyer in Montgomery County from Alfred Abel Law Offices can help you understand your legal rights if you are involved in a slip-and-fall accident.
Every year in the US, hundreds of thousands of people -or more- file for bankruptcy as a way of getting out from under debts and other obligations they are unable to pay without assistance. Some of these people are here in Philadelphia and considering whether they should seek the services of a Philadelphia bankruptcy attorney to help them with their debt restructuring.
If you are behind on your mortgage payments and foreclosure threatens, contact an experienced Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney to see if you qualify for relief under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, which allows debtors to reorganize their financial obligations according to a court-approved plan.
One common misconception we often come across, particularly among smaller businesses, is that having a lawyer in Philadelphia on retainer is only for larger organizations. In fact, businesses of almost any size could keep a lawyer on retainer, and a lot of situations exist where this would make sense.
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April 25, 2018 - Philadelphia, PA - Alfred Abel Law Offices is proud to announce that founder and 
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common ways personal injuries occur and lead to numerous liability lawsuits every year. When these accidents happen at apartment complexes or similar managed properties, landlords may ultimately be at fault. However, establishing that fault can be difficult and requires meeting several burdens of proof.
Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the most common forms of personal injury and, as a result, a frequent cause for personal injury lawsuits as well. A highly qualified 
Every year in the US, 