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How Legitimate is a “Make My Day” Claim?

May 29, 2015 | Uncategorized

GO AHEAD….OR DON’T The “Make My Day Claim,” also known as the United States Law Shield, supposedly exists to protect those who shoot and kill in an act of self defense. The reality is that the law is often misinterpreted, leading people to...

You’re charged with attempted robbery when your gun misfires outside of a bank

Apr 8, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Oklahoma is a concealed carry state. Under certain circumstances it’s perfectly legal for a member of the general public to carry a gun. Under those circumstances it’s also perfectly legal for a person to carry a concealed weapon into a bank. If a bank...

Top three real estate contract mistakes

Apr 3, 2015 | Real Estate

Most contracts for the sale and purchase of real estate contain a provision that the agreement is contingent on the approval of buyer’s attorney. Buyer’s attorney might cancel or request modification of the contract for any number of reasons. A...

First steps of dissolving a business partnership

Mar 25, 2015 | blog

While not complicated, dissolving a business partnership is a specific process. Failure to take the proper steps can result in unwanted consequences and extended liability for the involved parties. The key goal for the involved parties should be to resolve any...

I shot and killed an intruder and now I’m being charged with murder

Mar 11, 2015 | Uncategorized

When you are defending your own home, it is possible that you could kill someone while they are breaking in. You have no idea what is going to happen to you or your family when someone breaks into the house, and you need to defend yourself. However, the police may...

Employer Forged W2, What Can I Do?

Mar 4, 2015 | blog

If you are in a situation where an employer forged your W2, you are dealing with a serious tax fraud issue. Most people can get around these problems easily, but you still need an attorney to help you sort out how to handle the situation on your end. The attorney will...

I passed the field sobriety test but they still arrested me for drunk driving

Feb 25, 2015 | Uncategorized

When you are pulled over for drunk driving, you can take a field sobriety test at the side of the road. The officer is never going to give you a clear indication if you have passed or not, but you will be able to tell if the test goes well. If you believe that you...

Shareholder Disputes

Feb 18, 2015 | Uncategorized

“There is nothing more likely to start a disagreement with people or countries, than an agreement.” E.B. White Not unlike a marriage, when partners agree to go into business together, as E.B. White so eloquently says, there will be disagreements. All who have a voice...

Process For Applying For A Zoning Designation

Feb 11, 2015 | Uncategorized

“Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.” Carrie Fisher As is the case with most metropolitan cities, Oklahoma City has regulations that affect how certain allotments of land can be used, how certain buildings can be built,...

The house I bought was appraised wrong and I overpaid. What can I do?

Jan 29, 2015 | Uncategorized

Everybody loves a bargain. Reasonable consumers expect to pay more for items of greater value and appreciate receiving discounts, especially for higher priced items like televisions, cars and homes. But what if it’s the other way around? What if you end up paying more...