Your choice of legal representation can profoundly impact the outcome of your case, your emotional well-being, and even your financial stability. Recently, we had a client share a sentiment that encapsulates this truth: “I am moving on and have learned a very valuable lesson–slow down and find the right attorney. It never felt like the […]
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Richard Hamlin is the founding partner of Hamlin | Cody, serving as an attorney, mediator, adviser, advocate, and deal-maker focusing on the areas of real estate, contracts, business, and billboards.
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The Cracked Bottle: Why Ignoring Legal Problems Can Lead to Shattered Outcomes
Richard and Connie were enjoying a pleasant brunch at an outdoor restaurant. The server left a tightly stoppered glass bottle of ice-cold water. Toward the end of the meal, they heard a cracking sound. They saw cracks in the glass bottle and chips of glass on the table. They realized that the water had expanded […]
Read more...The Costly Consequences of Overreaching: Lessons from a Property Assessment Dispute
A recent property assessment dispute has shed some light on the importance of careful decision-making and prudent legal counsel. In this case, a property owner challenged the assessed value of their property in an attempt to reduce their tax burden. However, their pursuit of an ambitious claim turned out to have costly implications serving as a […]
Read more...Striking a Balance: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a trait that can be both beneficial and detrimental depending on the situation. In some cases, such as drafting contracts or answers to written discovery, striving for perfection is necessary to ensure accuracy and precision. However, in other situations, aiming for perfection can result in wasted time, increased expenses, and lost opportunities. The Imperfection […]
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