Attorney Derek Chen joined Talk of Alabama on Monday, March 6, to discuss the importance of estate planning. To watch the full interview,...

Pre-Litigation and the Filing of the Lawsuit When beginning a lawsuit, it is important to gather evidence of the accident and the parties...

A mass tort is a lawsuit involving multiple plaintiffs that have similar injury claims against one or several defendants.[1] Well-known...

Class actions in Alabama are governed by the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 23. Class action lawsuits are where a few individuals...

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a process separate from litigation that allows for the settlement of disputes outside of the...

In 1965, the Older Americans Act was passed to protect the rights of nursing facility residents.[1] Residents have the right to a...

Personal injury claims are based on negligence. In a negligence claim in Alabama, if the injured person is found to have contributed to...

Alabama law allows pet owners to create a trust specifically for the purpose of providing long-term care for their pets.[1] A pet trust...

For a legally valid will, you must have the required mental capacity and testamentary intent. Testamentary intent is required to ensure...

An estate plan, at its core, is the process of planning the management of someone’s assets in the event of their incapacity or death....

With the world becoming more integrated online, many valuable possessions have now become digital assets. Families today store much of...

An advance health care directive is a legal document outlining what medical decisions you want to be made on your behalf if you are...