So you have hired an attorney, filed a complaint to begin your lawsuit, and are now ready for your attorney to get in front of the judge and jury to have your side of the story told. You call your attorney and ask when the case will be set for trial, and he or she […]

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As lawyers, we deal with insurance companies a lot. Insurance companies sell a lot of different types of coverage, from general homeowners insurance, car insurance and health insurance to insurance covering professional athletes and celebrities’ physical features.  Did you know, however, that there are companies out there that sell alien abduction insurance?  That’s right, if […]

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There are lots of reasons why a person who has been injured due to someone else’s carelessness should always consult with an experienced attorney before trying to settle his/her claim. One of those reasons has to do with what is known as subrogation claims.  I am always amazed at the number of people out there […]

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Wouldn’t it be great if, on National Dog Day (Aug. 26), all those dogs living on chains, in our shelters, on our streets or in a dog fighting ring could find someone to take them and love them the way they should be? This year, I’ve heard of more and more about abuse of animals. […]

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Are you the type of person who stands by and says nothing? Do you let others confront the imminent issues, but you remain silent? Long before I was born, racial issues have had devastating effects on our nation. I suppose that is something that I was somewhat sheltered from when I was young girl. Today, […]

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A teenage summer is incomplete without attending a few concerts. Whether it’s a major music festival like Jamboree in the Hills or Lollapalooza, a small coffee shop concert or a packed arena, there is music out there for everyone. I have seen Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Coldplay, Beyonce and Journey plus a few others in […]

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This year at Jamboree in the Hills, Bordas & Bordas handed out cell phone wallets, a pouch to put on the back of your phone to hold credit cards, money or whatever you can fit into it. It was an awesome giveaway.  When you are handing these kinds of things out at events you get […]

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Our Lady of Lebanon’s 2016 Mahrajan will be held this year on Aug. 14 at Oglebay Park in Wheeling. For more than 80 years, the parishioners and extended family members of Our Lady of Lebanon have hosted this celebration of their heritage and the Assumption of the Blessed Virginia Mary.  I remember going to the […]

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“USA, USA, USA, USA.” I can hear the chants now as athletes from across the globe head to the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. From gymnastics to basketball, rowing to judo, the United States always boasts top contenders. I have always been fascinated with the Olympics. Okay maybe not fascinated – more like obsessed. […]

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A conversation that I often have with friends this time of year is about where everyone is planning to take a vacation. Since moving to the Ohio Valley, I have learned that Myrtle Beach is the go-to vacation destination for people in this area. The Outer Banks also seems to be a popular choice. While […]

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