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Arabella Babb Mansfield

Arabella Babb Mansfield

We take law – and fighting for justice -- very seriously at Bordas & Bordas. But we also like fun facts. And here’s one for you: Arabella Mansfield was the first female lawyer in the United States. The National Association of Women Lawyers even named its most prestigious award after...

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Ketanji Brown Jackson

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Today the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson will begin. With the nomination from President Biden, Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first African American woman to be nominated for our nation’s highest court. And if confirmed she will be the first African American woman to serve on the...

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National Kick Butts Day

National Kick Butts Day

Kick Butts Day, which is celebrated this year on April 1, 2022, is a day of youth activism to speak out and raise awareness of the problems with tobacco use in communities and states.  The first Kick Butts Day was held in 1996 and was organized by the Campaign for...

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Traditional Irish Foods to Enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day

Traditional Irish Foods to Enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is here, and it’s time to celebrate! Some may do so with green beer and corned beef, while others may eat green-colored foods for the day. But did you know Ireland is known for its fresh produce, seafood and delicious breads? Well, it’s true. So, in that...

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Gardening Season is Near

Gardening Season is Near

Spring is right around the corner, it’s time to get outside and spruce everything up after what felt like a long winter. Soon we will be able to power wash the porches, get our outdoor furniture out, doctor up the landscape and plant some fresh grass seed. Many people look...

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Conducting Legal Research

Conducting Legal Research

A big part of many personal injury, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence cases is research that your lawyer will do to help advance your case. There are several different kinds of research that often go into these types of cases. Lawyers use many different tools and resources to conduct...

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Communication is Key

Communication is Key

Communication is key. Communication with your lawyer is no less important. In fact, communicating with your attorney on a regular basis is often helpful in moving your claim forward. In today’s world, communication has become easier than it has ever been. With cell phones, most of us can be reached...

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Fascinating Facts About Hiram Maxim

Fascinating Facts About Hiram Maxim

My son happened to mention that the same man who invented the first automatic machine gun also invented curling irons and mouse traps. Of course, I had to investigate since the three items are far removed from each other. Plus, oddly enough, I had never heard of him. I don’t...

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Important Elements of Your Personal Injury Attorney-Client Fee Agreement

Important Elements of Your Personal Injury Attorney-Client Fee Agreement

When you retain an attorney to represent you in a personal injury case, you will sign an attorney-client fee agreement. This agreement is a contract that sets forth the terms of the representation for your case. Your attorney should go over the fee agreement with you, and you should make...

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International Women’s Day 2022

International Women’s Day 2022

Today is International Women’s Day. This marks a day where we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day (or “IWD”) has been observed since the early 1900s. It came about during a time of great expansion in the industrialized world that saw booming population...

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