The Law From a Paralegal’s Point of View
WHAT IS A PARALEGAL? A paralegal is professionally trained to assist attorneys in various legal capacities. While a paralegal can sometimes perform clerical work such as filing or calendaring, that is not a paralegal’s main duty. A paralegal differs from a legal assistant in that they are trained to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, […]
Cannabis Laws in Utah
IS MARIJUANA LEGAL IN UTAH? Marijuana is a controlled substance in the State of Utah unless one is using it for medicinal purposes. Knowing that marijuana is a controlled substance in Utah, the following applies: It is unlawful for a person to knowingly and intentionally (1) produce, manufacture, or dispense, or to possess with intent […]
Arbitration vs. Mediation
WHAT IS “ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION”? Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to arbitration, mediation, and other means of dispute resolution to resolve a legal case—excluding things such as a court trial or other formal legal proceedings requiring court intervention.[mfn]Utah Code § 78B-6-202, Utah Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, Definitions.[/mfn] For example, it can be cumbersome to go […]
Need an Ex Parte Motion? What is an Ex Parte Motion?
What Does Ex Parte Mean? Ex parte is Latin for “from one party.”[mfn]https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/ex_parte[/mfn] An ex parte motion is a motion for orders that a judge can grant without waiting for a response from the other side. These orders are generally used only for a short period of time before a hearing can be held. These […]
Family Law Paralegals
Are you going through a divorce? Do you need to file a petition for child custody? Do you need to modify your existing child custody order? Do you need to draft a prenuptial agreement? Our team of professional paralegals can help with all that and more. Our team of paralegals is highly experienced in Family […]
Personal Injury Paralegals (Blog for attorneys)
PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL SERVICES Personal injury cases can be tedious and demanding. At Altiorem Legal Services, we understand what some of the most important things are for attorneys: maintaining a consistent client flow and work flow; meeting deadlines; producing high-quality, well researched, professional documents; and representing clients zealously. Our professional paralegal services can help […]
Financial Declarations in Family Law Cases
WHAT IS A FINANCIAL DECLARATION? In Family Law cases, the parties have to submit to each other a document called a Financial Declaration (click here to see a copy of one). Financial Declarations are necessary for domestic relations actions that involve child support, alimony, property distribution, or debt division. Under Utah Rule of Civil Procedure […]
Professional Paralegals Help Attorneys get Ahead on Their Workload
FEELING THAT YOU ARE FALLING BEHIND? NEED TO GET CAUGHT UP ON WORK? LET OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL PARALEGALS DO THE CATCHING UP FOR YOU! Let Altiorem Legal Services do the slow and tedious work for you Researching case law can be a tedious job that will slow down any workday. Our team of professional […]
Spanish Speaking Paralegals (Blog for Attorneys)
NEED SPANISH-SPEAKING PARALEGALS? LET ALTIOREM LEGAL SERVICES BE YOUR GUIDE! As an attorney, you have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients, including Hispanic clients. Let Altiorem Legal Services help you broaden your client range by using our Spanish-language services. Our paralegals include native Spanish speakers who are comfortable working with you […]
Spanish Speaking Paralegals
NEED SPANISH-SPEAKING PARALEGALS? LET ALTIOREM LEGAL SERVICES BE YOUR GUIDE! Use Us for Our Expertise Not only does Altiorem Legal Services provide work for attorneys, but we provide work for individuals and pro se litigants as well. Our native Spanish speakers are ready to translate legal documents for you or help you in any other way that […]