William L. Pfeifer Jr.
William L. Pfeifer, Jr., is an attorney and freelance writer, writing both professional/scholarly works as well as consumer information articles. His writings have appeared in professional journals, newsletters, newspapers, and online, and he has practiced law since 1993. He is the author of two books: How to Start A Successful Law Practice: The New Lawyer’s Guide to Opening an Office as a Solo or Small Firm Attorney [ISBN: 0-9787277-0-3] and The Greatest Lawyer Jokes of All Time [ISBN-13: 978-0-9787277-7-2]. Pfeifer is a member of the National Writers Union (NWU) and of Scribes - The American Society of Legal Writers. He is the Law Guide at About.com, and his writing also appears at http://legalnewsexaminer.com and http://stubbornwriter.com.
To learn more about William Pfeifer, visit his firm's website at www.williampfeifer.com.
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Interview with Spur Award Winner John Duncklee
John Duncklee, a prolific writer of novels, nonfiction books, articles, and poetry, won the 2008 Spur Award from Western Writers of America for Best Western Poem.
Jul 13, 2008
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How to Calculate Child Support
Alabama law provides a specific formula for calculating child support known as the Rule 32 Guidelines. Support can be determined by using Form CS-42.
Jul 10, 2008
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What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will?
When a person fails to plan for death by writing a will, the state has a system for distributing his or her property.
Jul 9, 2008
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How to Obtain an Uncontested Divorce
Getting an uncontested divorce involves resolving issues in advance and properly completing a long list of court forms.
Jul 7, 2008
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What is Pretrial Diversion?
Pretrial diversion, also called pretrial intervention, can give first-time offenders a second chance at having a clean criminal history.
Jul 5, 2008
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What is a Plea Bargain?
Plea bargains are an essential part of the criminal justice system, and provide an efficient way to resolve criminal court cases.
Jun 18, 2008
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How to Save Money on Vacation
With some simple planning, anyone can reduce unnecessary travel expenses on a summer trip.
Jun 17, 2008
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Legal Career Profiles
In addition to law enforcement jobs, there are many ways in which a person can have a career in the law, whether as a main player in the system or in a supporting role.
Jun 17, 2008
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What Is a Preliminary Hearing
The preliminary hearing is a critical stage in a criminal case, and a defendant should be sure to request one whenever possible.
Jun 17, 2008
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What is a Common Law Marriage
In certain US states, couples can enter into a marital relationship without the formalities of obtaining a marriage license or of having a wedding ceremony.
Jun 16, 2008
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