by Wirsig Matheos | Jan 31, 2014 | About Lawyers in BC
Whenever you hire a lawyer, you will likely be asked to sign a retainer agreement. A retainer agreement is a contract between the client and law firm that tells you that the law firm will represent the client in pursuing a particular legal issue and how the client...
by Wirsig Matheos | Jan 31, 2014 | About Lawyers in BC, Disability Claim Litigation
Negotiation involves reaching an agreement with the other side. The idea is that the agreement meets the best interests of both sides. Of course, this usually means that both sides have to make compromises. You won’t get everything you want and neither will the other...
by Wirsig Matheos | Jan 31, 2014 | About Lawyers in BC, Insurance Denial
Mediation is a voluntary process, to which both parties agree. A mediator is appointed to hear the claim. The mediator is a neutral person assigned to help the two sides reach a solution that works for both. Usually a mediation takes place in a boardroom at a neutral...
by Wirsig Matheos | Jan 31, 2014 | Uncategorised
Every week hundreds of people fall victim to identity theft. Identity theft is the unauthorized collection and use of your personal information, usually for criminal purposes. Your personal information can be used to open credit card and bank accounts, redirect mail,...
by Wirsig Matheos | Jan 31, 2014 | Uncategorised
Defamation is an untrue statement about a person that damages the person’s reputation. The communication must be made to other people, not just to the person it’s about. However, the law will not protect you from an insult or a statement that may hurt your...