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Zagrans Law Firm: Complex Business and Malpractice Litigation, Class Actions and Appeals Across the U.S.

by Eric H. Zagrans

With over 45 years of legal experience, Eric H. Zagrans, managing partner of Zagrans Law Firm LLC, is dedicated to representing his clients through complex cases of business litigation.

Premarital Agreements: More than just a Divorce Document

by Leonce A. Richard

Drafting a premarital agreement should instead focus on a collaborative effort of two people coming together to create a “life plan” with regard to forming a lifetime partnership.

The Growing Need for Expert Witnesses Across All Kinds of Litigation

by Erin Quinn-Kong

More lawsuits mean more opportunities for expert witnesses in all industries and specialties.

My Husband Didn’t Want to Stay Married…But He Didn’t Want a Divorce

by Jennifer Billock

Patience—and the law—prevails when an uncooperative partner avoids divorce proceedings.

New Texas Family Laws Transform Navigating Divorce, Custody

by Bryan Driscoll

Reforms are sweeping, philosophically distinct and designed to change the way families operate.

Uber’s Staged Accidents Lawsuit a Signal Flare for Future of Fraud Litigation

by Bryan Driscoll

Civil RICO is no longer niche, and corporate defendants are no longer content to play defense.

The Future of Litigation Is Changing for Female Solicitors in the U.K.

by Catherine Baksi

The support of entire law firms, organizations and senior counsel members will be the key to encouraging female solicitors and positive change in the industry.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: The Best Lawyers Honorees Behind the Litigation

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers takes a look at the recognized legal talent representing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in their ongoing defamation trial.

What California Divorce Law Changes Reveal About US Families

by Bryan Driscoll

Why economic trends, technology and globalization are redefining family law.

Clients Should Understand Basic Financial Consequences of a Divorce

by Steven Fernandez

Spouses who get divorced will have to adjust how they file their taxes, what income and liabilities they must report for tax purposes, and even how they approach discussions about alimony and spousal support.

Will the Bristol-Myers Decision of Personal Jurisdiction Further Consolidate Litigation in MDLs?

by Jeffrey Travers and Michael J. Miller

We were able to obtain a verdict for Mr. Cooper within a year of opting for the state courts.

Illinois’ Pet Owners Can Now Seek Custody of Their Pets in Divorce Proceedings

by Weiler & Lengle

PA 100-0422 now requires a divorce judge to award one party or the other possession of and responsibility for the family pet or pets based upon a careful consideration of the animal’s “well-being.”

How Are Assets Divided in a Divorce? What to Know About Shared and Separate Property

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn how marital and separate property are defined, how commingling affects ownership and what laws determine how assets are divided in a divorce.

Protecting Small Business Owners: Trial Experts Connick Law LLC Notoriously Successful with Fire Litigation

by Justin Smulison

When small business owners become the target of insurance companies in fire-related lawsuits, hiring a firm with a reputation for understanding the science of fire suppression trials can save their livelihoods.

My Lawyer Failed Me as an Advocate in My Parents’ Divorce

by Rebecca Rush

Here’s how to ensure your children are respected during a custody battle.

What Happens to Credit Card Debt When I Get a Divorce?

by Hossein Berenji

In a community property state like California, credit card debt may be shared between partners.