Posted in 2009 Leading Lawyer, Annapolis Attorneys, Law Firm Annapolis, What's Up Annapolis? on Apr 29th, 2010
2009 Leading Lawyer | Hillman, Brown & Darrow, PA
What’s Up? Annapolis
The Annapolis law firm of Hillman, Brown & Darrow is right at home in a city steeped in historical significance. The firm’s roots go back 80 years to its founder, Noah A. Hillman, a legend in the legal and political community. His son, Richard Lazar [...]
Posted in Annapolis Attorneys, Business Attorney, Law Firm Annapolis on Feb 28th, 2010
It is essential to recognize the importance of a business law attorney in getting a new business off to the right start. Starting a new business is fun, exciting and an adventure. Meeting applicable laws and regulations that apply to that new business is a serious matter that must be done with competence. The best [...]
Posted in Annapolis Attorneys, Law Firm Annapolis, Power of Attorney on Jan 25th, 2010
POWERS OF ATTORNEY operate while you are alive. A general power of attorney grants power to your designee to sign your name to all of your documents while you are living, whether you are competent or incompetent. If you are in a coma or at the South Pole, the General Power of Attorney allows your [...]
Posted in Annapolis Attorneys, Law Firm Annapolis on Dec 14th, 2009
Even relatively simple consumer transactions today are overlaid with imposed statutory complexity. If you are a merchant of any kind that sells anything to consumers you had best be aware of those statutorily imposed requirements that significantly increase your risk of litigation. Recently, a motorcycle authorized repair shop was dealt a $55,000 jury award for [...]
Posted in Annapolis Attorneys, Law Firm Annapolis on Nov 23rd, 2009
In Maryland officers and directors who act in good faith are entitled to immunity from corporate liabilities:
“In good faith; In a manner he reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the corporation; and with the care that an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.”
See MD Code, Corporations [...]
Posted in Annapolis Attorneys, Law Firm Annapolis on Nov 16th, 2009
In these difficult economic times, many people are hesitant to do things that they think could risk their jobs. It is understandable, but if you have injured yourself on the job while working you want to make sure your rights are protected. If you have had a work related injury you may very well be [...]
Posted in Annapolis Attorneys, Law Firm Annapolis on Oct 30th, 2009
Adoption days at the circuit court are looked forward to by Judges and petitioners alike. While the granting of an adoption is an occasion for celebration, getting there can be fraught with procedural complications. Depending on the type of adoption, domestic or international child adoption, step-parent adoptions, adoptions by relatives such as grandparents, aunts and [...]
Posted in Annapolis Attorneys, Law Firm Annapolis on Oct 23rd, 2009
Probably 90% of complicated lengthy and difficult litigation arises because of parties’ failures to reduce to clear and definitive writing their obligations, whatever that may be. Take the time to spend a little bit of money on an attorney in the first instance to get a written contract in order to avoid spending a lot [...]
Posted in Annapolis Attorneys, Law Firm Annapolis on Sep 29th, 2009
Prosecutors aggressively go after drunk drivers. You need to be prepared long before you step into the courtroom. Your attorney should review the police report with you, interview your witnesses, investigate the arresting officer, scrutinize the discovery documents and determine which Judge will hear your case. Your attorney should review all issues relating to [...]
Posted in Annapolis Attorneys, Law Firm Annapolis, Leasing Property on Sep 15th, 2009
Over the course of our adult lives, most of us engage in any number of transactions without consulting a lawyer. From buying a home to buying a car to obtaining a credit card, we enter into all sorts of legal obligations without obtaining legal counsel. And for the most part, it works out fine. As [...]