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WCNC Stimulas dollars helps Charlotte Law Firm
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Free Haiti TPS Workshop: Charlotte NC :Cancelled
If you know anyone who is out of status and needs to apply please contact
International House at 704-405-0962.
PLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
You might be eligible for Temporary Protected Status if:
You are a national of Haiti;
You resided in the US on or before January 12, 2010;
You meet immigrant admissibility requirements and other TPS eligibility requirements.
The free service is open all members of Haitian Community who would like to apply for Temporary Protected Status.
International House at 704-405-0962.
PLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
You might be eligible for Temporary Protected Status if:
You are a national of Haiti;
You resided in the US on or before January 12, 2010;
You meet immigrant admissibility requirements and other TPS eligibility requirements.
The free service is open all members of Haitian Community who would like to apply for Temporary Protected Status.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Haitians Can apply for Temporary Status
POSTED BYHaitians in U.S. can apply for protected status, January 15, 2010 -- Updated 2311 GMT (0711 HKT)
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the status is part of U.S. efforts to support Haiti's recovery.STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Status available to those in United States when earthquake struck Tuesday
Designation allows Haitians to live, work in United States for the next 18 months
Aim is to provide temporary refuge for Haitian nationals while their country recovers
100,000 to 200,000 Haitian nationals are estimated to be in the United States illegally
RELATED TOPICS
Haiti
Earthquakes
Immigration
Washington (CNN) -- A temporary protected status for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of Tuesday has been designated by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, she announced Friday.
"This is a disaster of historic proportions and this designation will allow eligible Haitian nationals in the United States to continue living and working in our country for the next 18 months," she said.
"Providing a temporary refuge for Haitian nationals who are currently in the United States and whose personal safety would be endangered by returning to Haiti is part of this administration's continuing efforts to support Haiti's recovery."
Napolitano estimated 100,000 to 200,000 Haitian nationals are in the United States illegally. She told reporters the temporary status allows them to stay for 18 months, authorizing them to work and send remittances back to Haiti as the nation "gets back on its feet."
However, she said, Haitians who now attempt to travel to the United States will not be eligible for the temporary status and will be repatriated to Haiti. She added that there have been no signs so far of an increase of Haitian nationals trying to enter the United States after Tuesday's earthquake.
CNN's Pam Benson contributed to this report.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the status is part of U.S. efforts to support Haiti's recovery.STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Status available to those in United States when earthquake struck Tuesday
Designation allows Haitians to live, work in United States for the next 18 months
Aim is to provide temporary refuge for Haitian nationals while their country recovers
100,000 to 200,000 Haitian nationals are estimated to be in the United States illegally
RELATED TOPICS
Haiti
Earthquakes
Immigration
Washington (CNN) -- A temporary protected status for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of Tuesday has been designated by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, she announced Friday.
"This is a disaster of historic proportions and this designation will allow eligible Haitian nationals in the United States to continue living and working in our country for the next 18 months," she said.
"Providing a temporary refuge for Haitian nationals who are currently in the United States and whose personal safety would be endangered by returning to Haiti is part of this administration's continuing efforts to support Haiti's recovery."
Napolitano estimated 100,000 to 200,000 Haitian nationals are in the United States illegally. She told reporters the temporary status allows them to stay for 18 months, authorizing them to work and send remittances back to Haiti as the nation "gets back on its feet."
However, she said, Haitians who now attempt to travel to the United States will not be eligible for the temporary status and will be repatriated to Haiti. She added that there have been no signs so far of an increase of Haitian nationals trying to enter the United States after Tuesday's earthquake.
CNN's Pam Benson contributed to this report.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
CHARITY/PRO BONO WORK AND YOUR FIRM
In Light of recent events (haiti disaster), in which I have had family members directly affected, I decided to write this post.
Reasons to do Charity work :
1. You are helping people in need
2. You get a sense of Self Fulfillment
3. You are showing lay people that Lawyers have hearts to :)
4. And if none of those things matter it is a great way to network and market your business.
In my case, I feel privileged to help others anytime I can. Last year, I worked on 4 to 5 probono cases and events. These events including assisting people with wills, immigration applications, talking to churches and members of the community about the law and their rights.
This year, I am working on an event for Haiti and raising money. It is my goal that as my firm grows, I can get the firm's associates involved in various activities in the community. A business that does Charity work is business that will continue to receive support for their community.
Do your part now. Find out what you can do, then do some research. Make sure you choose a reputable charity (church, non-profit, government agency, ect). Contact someone from that charity and see what you can do to assist. Even if it is an hour of your time and you are only disseminating information. A little goes a long way. Good Luck!
Reasons to do Charity work :
1. You are helping people in need
2. You get a sense of Self Fulfillment
3. You are showing lay people that Lawyers have hearts to :)
4. And if none of those things matter it is a great way to network and market your business.
In my case, I feel privileged to help others anytime I can. Last year, I worked on 4 to 5 probono cases and events. These events including assisting people with wills, immigration applications, talking to churches and members of the community about the law and their rights.
This year, I am working on an event for Haiti and raising money. It is my goal that as my firm grows, I can get the firm's associates involved in various activities in the community. A business that does Charity work is business that will continue to receive support for their community.
Do your part now. Find out what you can do, then do some research. Make sure you choose a reputable charity (church, non-profit, government agency, ect). Contact someone from that charity and see what you can do to assist. Even if it is an hour of your time and you are only disseminating information. A little goes a long way. Good Luck!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Legal Zoom Unauthorized Practice of Law
Purchase Legal Forms
Frequent times I receive calls from Clients asking me why they should go with my services instead of purchasing a form from legal zoom. In North Carolina the answer is simple, my services are legal and legal zoom are not (see http://greatestamericanlawyer.typepad.com/ncapccd4.pdf)
Yes, legal zoom is alot cheaper than traditional services from an Attorney. However, legal zoom forms are often inaccurate and do not reflect the current laws and correct legal wording necessary and for the best results. Neither does the site or its owners guarantee that the information dispatched on its site are correct or up to date.
Legal Zoom has managed to become a household name. Unfortunately, consumers in the end are not saving money or receiving legal services. Within their disclosures and terms they state that they are not providing legal advice and recommend you seek the services of an Attorney.
Legal Documents are to be taken lightly, strongly advise your clients to seek your help before going with unauthorized document preparers. In the end they could be out of more than just the $30 dollars it cost to purchase the form, they could potentially end up in litigation or loosing propetection under the law based on the invalidation of the document.
Don't take my word for it, search the various complaint boards and sites out there for disgruntled consumers of the service and products. Wills and Contracts are not things to be taken lightly!
Frequent times I receive calls from Clients asking me why they should go with my services instead of purchasing a form from legal zoom. In North Carolina the answer is simple, my services are legal and legal zoom are not (see http://greatestamericanlawyer.typepad.com/ncapccd4.pdf)
Yes, legal zoom is alot cheaper than traditional services from an Attorney. However, legal zoom forms are often inaccurate and do not reflect the current laws and correct legal wording necessary and for the best results. Neither does the site or its owners guarantee that the information dispatched on its site are correct or up to date.
Legal Zoom has managed to become a household name. Unfortunately, consumers in the end are not saving money or receiving legal services. Within their disclosures and terms they state that they are not providing legal advice and recommend you seek the services of an Attorney.
Legal Documents are to be taken lightly, strongly advise your clients to seek your help before going with unauthorized document preparers. In the end they could be out of more than just the $30 dollars it cost to purchase the form, they could potentially end up in litigation or loosing propetection under the law based on the invalidation of the document.
Don't take my word for it, search the various complaint boards and sites out there for disgruntled consumers of the service and products. Wills and Contracts are not things to be taken lightly!
Monday, October 19, 2009
10 ways to Cut Costs and Increase Cash Flow
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- Create templates, charts, rather than purchasing hi-teck software programs for billing and client management
- Email clients information instead of sending it through mail and paying postage and for ink
- Pay your businesses bills online, instead of mailing checks
- Find other professionals to barter services with (designers, contractors, ect)
- Get help in the form of unpaid interns to begin with
- Shop around for communication packages, legal reseach, insurance and let them know that you are going with the most competitive rate
- Office supplies try shopping at Walmart and Target instead of Office retail stores, if you do use office stores then make sure you become part of the rewards program where you receive cash back rewards on your purchases
- Keep track of your expenses, because if you know how much you are spending you may not spend as much
- Try free advertisement sites, going to activities/functions, networking events where you can make great contacts and pass on your information
- Create a referral network with Attorneys in your area who practice in different areas of law and in different counties
- Don't over extend yourself by taking cases that will take too much time and pay little
- The longer it takes to get paid, the greater the risk of loss. The 80/20 rule states that 80% of your revenues are generated by 20% of your customers. If this is the case, it may be wise to review the other 80% of your customers to see if you can continue to serve them cost-effectively--GET YOUR MONEY UP FRONT IF YOU CAN
- Work from home sometimes, why expend gas to go into your office everytime you need to get work done?
- Recycle its good for environment and it will save you money (Ink, periodicals from home using them in office, ect)
- GO GREEN!
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