We know when you are hiring an attorney, there are plenty of choices out there. There are tons of options and often people can be wary of lawyers – there are some lawyers out there that are not always looking out for their clients. At Wakefield Law, we pride ourselves on being your lawyers for life.
Read MoreAs a landlord, there are few times that are more stressful than when a tenant leaves your rental property, and you enter to find it damaged. All at once, you find yourself managing a variety of different problems at once.
Read MoreYou’ve read the books. You’ve taken the classes. You have met with the doctor and secured a great spot in childcare. So, are you totally ready for your new baby’s arrival?
Of course it’s impossible to be 100% prepared. Especially with an infant, surprises are sure to arise. Wakefield Law is looking forward to another Wakefield coming in December, 2021 and we understand just how much goes into expecting a little one. However, the months waiting for your family to grow are the perfect time to get estate planning off your list!
Read MoreWe hear this all the time – Most businesses that sell goods or services (so, most businesses) have contracts. However, a lot of the businesses that come to our firm say the same thing: You have a contract, but either 1) You rarely get your clients to sign it, or 2) You got it online or from a peer and don’t really know if it’s comprehensive.
Read MoreWe know when you are hiring an attorney, there are plenty of choices out there. It can seem like everyone has a cousin who’s a lawyer and every billboard is advertising the “Best in the Business.” But, when it comes down to it, what are you actually looking for in an attorney? If you are like most of our clients, you are looking for experience, efficiency, affordability, and results. At Wakefield Law, we would love to show you how we are different than some of the other law firms out there.
Read MoreIf you run a business, odds are you have run into the problem of providing goods or services to a customer who is delaying on making payments. Reputation is everything in business - many of our clients ask us when the right time is to move from just re-sending invoices and emails to involving an attorney to enforce a written or oral contract.
Read MoreOne somewhat uncomfortable subject that we get tons of questions about at Wakefield Law is what to do when you are owed money, but the person or company who owes the money will not willingly pay the money. Our firm has specialized, among other areas, in collecting unpaid debts for more than the past three decades.
Read MoreAt Wakefield Law, we have tons of experience in landlord-tenant law. This area of law often can deal with the concept of eviction. Whether you have a permanent houseguest, rent your basement, or have a rental property, it is good advice to protect yourself when or if conflict arises. The easiest way to protect yourself and your rental asset is to develop a strong Lease Agreement.
Read MoreAccidents can happen at the worst times. If you’ve been injured in an accident where the other party was at fault, there are many steps that need to be taken to make sure you are on the path to medical recovery, and that you are protecting your rights. Doctor’s appointments, insurance adjuster phone calls, auto repair bills – these all stack up while dealing with the mounting stress that comes from trying to manage daily life after an accident.
Read MoreAt Wakefield Law, we have over thirty years of experience in collections law, and our attorneys engage with the collections process on a daily basis. However, for our clients, this process may not be as familiar. When businesses have outstanding invoices or customers who have not paid for services or goods already provided, business owners can choose to hire an attorney to pursue the collection of the debts on their behalf.
Read MoreAt Wakefield Law, we have been representing individuals who were injured in car accidents throughout Northern Virginia for over 30 years.
Read MoreA Transfer on Death Deed is a filing recorded in the land records that tells the local jurisdiction that, upon the death of the transferor, ownership of the property will automatically and immediately transfer to the named beneficiary or beneficiaries.
Read MoreFor many small and medium-sized businesses, 2020 was a tough year. It was a year of uncertainty, cautious consumers, and disrupted industries. In 2021, what can businesses do to recover?
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