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Recently, I received a favorable outcome from a case I argued in Oregon before the Court of Appeals. In that case I argued that when a property owner intends to exclude the public by posting no trespassing signs, constructing fences, putting up gates, etc., then a police officer needs a...

Slower Repossessions Causing Foreclosure Rates to Slow

15 Jul 2015

JLJ Law Group

The recession has been hard on many families throughout America. The job market continues to struggle, costs are increasing, and many people own homes worth far less than their mortgage. As a result, Americans are turning to bankruptcy to mend their financial situation. Utah’s bankruptcy law allows individuals or joint...

Wage garnishments: Confronting your debt issues

08 Jun 2015

JLJ Law Group

According to Creditcards.com, American households that currently have credit card debt hold an average balance exceeding $10,000. This statistic is troubling enough without realizing America’s younger generation is a significant contributor. The average college senior now graduates with more than $20,000 in debt, over $4,000 on their credit cards. People...

“The cops want to search me. What do I do?”

16 May 2015

JLJ Law Group

Roberto is driving down State Street at 10:45 pm. It’s Friday night and he just left his job as a custodian at the local community college. On his way home, Roberto drove past a few well known bars. The bars were busy and the police patrol around these bars on...

Utah Visa Eligibility

15 Apr 2015

JLJ Law Group

If you have been a victim of a crime, you could qualify for what’s called a U Visa, which allows you to have a work permit to work legally in the U.S. It is important to note that if you are approved for a U Visa, you are not considered...

Visas through Home Ownership – Salt Lake City, Utah

12 Apr 2015

JLJ Law Group

In October 2011, Senators Charles Schumer (D. N.Y.) and Mike Lee (R. UT) proposed a bill to stimulate property sales by giving visas to foreign nationals seeking to invest in the slumping U.S. real estate market. To date, there is no indication as to whether or not this bill will...

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Slower Repossessions Causing Foreclosure Rates to Slow

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“The cops want to search me. What do I do?”

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Visas through Home Ownership – Salt Lake City, Utah

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