Even with seatbelts, crash resistant door pillars, anti-lock brake systems, airbags, and tire traction control, nearly 2.5 million people were injured in a car accident in 2007, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. No matter what safety features your vehicle has built in, every time you get in your car and turn...Read More

If you have a history of late payments, unpaid bills, or accounts sent for collection, your credit record will suffer.  A bad credit record gives you a low credit score and makes it difficult for you to get needed credit or loans for things you really need. Your credit history Mostly everything you do with...Read More

Citing Florida’s “Stand Your Ground Law,” many analysts are characterizing the Trayvon Martin case as difficult, stating that George Zimmerman has a credible claim for Self Defense. I argue that self defense is inapplicable. I do not see this case as difficult. I see this case as one where Zimmerman was committing Child Abuse and...Read More

Point One: At 17 years old, Trayvon Martin was a Child under Florida Law. Fla. Stat. § 827.01.  Definitions  As used in this chapter:  (1) “Caregiver” means a parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for a child’s welfare.  (2) “Child” means any person under the age of 18 years.  (3) “Placement” means the...Read More

When starting up a business, there are some important legal matters that you’ll have to deal with, no matter how much you’d love to just dive in and get started. However, if you neglect these legal steps, you’re going to find that maintaining the business down the road becomes much more difficult, and in some...Read More

DONWEST Legal, LLC offers clients a full range of legal services related to the creation, ownership and governance of the different legal entities under which their businesses may operate.  Maryland Business entities comes in so many types that business owners can easily get confused. Here’s a quick guide that will hopefully shed a little light...Read More

If you have recently been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you may find yourself in a sea of lawyers without knowing which one to choose.  After being injured, many individuals turn to lawyers for help in protecting their rights and helping to ensure they are fairly compensated for lost wages,...Read More

If you are in need of locating a good attorney, one who specializes in family law, then you need someone who can look after your interests as well as the interests of your children. Although you should feel welcomed to contact Maryland Family Law Attorney Dondi West, I have listed five options to help you...Read More

Like many other E-Biz owners, you may not feel inclined to structure your online business as a legal entity. Maybe you argue that your business is too small or that you only sell on eBay. Or perhaps you feel the process is too expensive. But the real question isn’t the size of your business, or...Read More