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What Can and Cannot Be Included in a Prenuptial Agreement?
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson, & Short LLPMany people think that you only need a prenuptial agreement if you are incredibly wealthy and think that your marriage is likely to end in divorce. This is untrue. A prenuptial agreement is a valuable tool for anyone with businesses, family property, inheritance funds, or income disparities. A prenuptial agreement does not predict or anticipate […]
Delayed Injuries from a Car Accident
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPPeople sometimes underestimate just how dangerous a car accident can be. You hear the crash, slam against your seatbelt, and feel the impact of the airbag—but when you realize you are still conscious, you assume that the worst has passed, and you are safe. Unfortunately, not all car accident injuries are immediately apparent. By the […]
Mistakes to Avoid with Business Succession Planning
/0 Comments/in business law /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortThe freedom that owning a business brings is life-changing, so it is no surprise that business succession planning is a key part of most entrepreneurs’ estate planning. Whether you built your business from the ground up or it was passed down to you, you need to plan early and revisit your documents often to ensure […]
Katy Trail Bike Tour
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortOur own adventure seeking attorney, Phil Thompson isn’t letting Covid restrictions stop him from living his best life! We invite you to follow Phil and fellow attorney and bike enthusiast John Little as they bike the historic Katy Trail, a 237 mile trail stretching across most of the state of Missouri with over half of […]
Negligent Entrustment and Third-Party Liability
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhen a car accident occurs, you have to determine liability before you can seek compensation. The concept of negligent entrustment complicates this quite a bit, demonstrating the need for experienced legal representation. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car accident, choose an attorney you can trust to uncover the truth […]
Protecting Your Assets During a Divorce
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortNothing about the divorce process is easy, from making the initial decision to the plethora of difficult decisions that follows. One area that tends to stir up acrimony is the division of assets. While some couples agree to a fair split to minimize conflict and speed up the process, others are ready to fight for […]
What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortPersonal injury cases allow victims to seek compensation when they are hurt by someone else’s negligence or malice. This area of law is quite broad, covering many types of cases and injuries. Learn more about five of the most common types of personal injury cases in the United States. Car Accidents Car accidents make up […]
Resolving Business Disputes Resulting from COVID-19
/0 Comments/in business law /by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortCOVID-19 has disrupted every facet of our everyday life, including how businesses large and small operate. The pandemic has caused disruptions in supply chains, missed deadlines, and broken contracts. When these situations occur, it makes sense that the wronged party wants compensation. However, a pandemic that dwarfs everything we’ve seen in the past 100 years […]
Are Personal Injury Settlements Considered Marital Property in a Divorce?
/0 Comments/in Family Law, personal injury /by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortWhen you get divorced, you may feel like everything you own is at stake. If you are going against an adversarial soon-to-be-ex-spouse, that may be the case. If you have received a personal injury settlement or stand to receive one before your divorce is final, you may wonder what will happen to it. Does it […]
What is a Personal Injury Journal and Why Should I Use One?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortThere’s a lot to do after you have been hurt in a slip and fall accident, car crash, or another type of accident, so the thought of starting a journal might give you pause. However, starting a personal injury journal after you have suffered an injury can be extremely beneficial to your case. Looking for […]