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Running Your Business Tax Efficiently

We're more than half way through 2014: Exactly where does your business stand in regards to taxes?

Last week, a client of mine had an ugly surprise when I completed his tax return and made known he owed a lot of money to the Internal Revenue Service. His initial reaction was to be mad at the ambassador. Even so, upon careful reflection, he declared, "Well, I should have come to see you last year when my new product took off the way it did. I knew I was making a lot more money." He's correct. When there is a significant variance to your business's bottom line (in either red or black), it's time for a visit to your tax guru. In fact, anyone who manages a small business should take advantage of the mid-year off period to sit down with a tax pro to talk about their financial statements and potential tax liabilities. It's infinitely easier to strategize and put a plan of action in place today than to run around at year end upending pails of water on all the tiny fires that have been brewing all year. Here are some tips to talk about with your tax pro to bolster your tax predicament and subsequently store working capital in your bank account rather than in Uncle Sam's pocket:.

Start a retirement plan.

If you're finally a few bucks on top and do not have a retirement fund, now's the chance to create one. Here's the perk: it's deductible!

Speak with a registered financial advisor or a rep from your financial institution to identify what kind of design best suits your demands.

There are a broad range of vehicles from Individual 401(k) plans to SEP IRAs to BASIC plans that may or may not need you to involve employees in the plan.

If a plan requires employee participation, do not instantly dismiss it.

Setting up a retirement plan for your workforces could be a meaningful means to give raises that don't require the extra cost of employer paid payroll taxes. Read IRS Publication 560 for more information.

Investigate your legal structure.

Take the time to evaluate whether or not your business is operating optimally in its existing entity structure. You may have started out as a sole proprietorship and have grown out of it. It is certainly important to assess entity structure if your company is currently netting more than $100,000 per year.

Be aware that if you incorporate, you will now be required to take resources out of the business via payroll rather than simple draws.

There is a lot more paperwork involved under this status, but the tax rewards and protection that a corporation provides may turn out to be more beneficial. Always review these possibilities with your attorney and tax pro before making a choice.

Provide employee benefits.

People are our most important business asset and should be treated appropriately. There are many employee benefits that are not taxable to either the staff or the business. Look into IRS Publication 15-B, Guide to Fringe Benefits to learn more on this subject. You will save your money in payroll taxes while you develop a happier working environment for your workers.

Purchase furniture and equipment.

The IRS has always honored outlays for capital assets by providing the Section 179 Deduction. This particular deduction allows the immediate expensing of capital assets as opposed to depreciating them over their useful lives. Be informed however. This year, the limit for purchases decreased from $500,000 to $25,000. However, Congress will be looking into extending that ceiling probably sometime during fourth quarter. You can start putting money aside for the purchases now.

Perform estimates.

Take a good look at your financial statements. Run a profit and loss and contrast it to the prior year profit and loss through June 30. Are there notable changes? Are you expecting an increase or decrease in sales and/or expenses through the end of the year? It's a simple matter to export your data from QuickBooks into Excel wherein you can tinker the figures to establish what your end-of-year bottom line will be. Give that information with your tax pro to figure out if you must adjust your predicted tax payments accordingly.

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Personal Financial Planning a Must - Lawyer Joe Garza Explains

Perhaps you've just recently finished school; maybe you've even found your first job, you may think it’s rather early to start worrying about your savings and where you are investing your money. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Regardless of how you approach at it, the sooner that start saving up, the more you can expect to have later (or for a rainy day). And, starting to distribute the income you have early on will make make things far better down the road when you are purchasing a house or getting ready to retire. Becoming familiar with great financial habits can bring life-long rewards. These novice budgeting practices can help you find some financial basics and start to invest in your future.

Cover your bases.

When you begin thinking of long-term goals, be certain that you have already made a financial strategy prepared that is appropriate for your present situation. For many millenials that should include taking care of any private/government student loans you may have accumulated during school. With an interest rate of more than six percent, it’s very important that you take care of student loans as quickly as possible—especially considering government student loans are often the hardest loans to finish paying off. The current law makes it rather hard to forgive loans in the event of bankruptcy. for bankruptcy, but an important aspect of preparing a financially secure future is to address financial struggle before life gets even more financially stressful. You don’t want old debt looming over your head when you'd rather be starting your very own family or browsing for new home.

On top of paying off your debt from student loans, it is necessary to start putting away an emergency savings fund. At some point in the future, you will probably run into unexpected expenses. Events like medical bills and major car repairs happen; when they do, be relieved that you set some money aside to cover it.

Determine your professional goals.

Most people don't have their whole lives mapped out, it's not unlikely that you have a feel for your major interests and priorities. If you plan on traveling the world while you are still young, your saving program are probably going to look very different than those of someone who ultimately wants to retire early. Deciding on your goals can help you identify how much they need to save every paycheck. Some Experts have even advised young people to put aside as much as a whole third of their monthly income, with others suggesting to save at least 10% of their money. Whichever amount you decide on, be sure to put away finances for every one of your important goals (from retiring early, to traveling the world, to having your dream wedding) every month so that none of your goals gets neglected.

The benefit of good saving habits is that you won’t begin to become used to a way of life that you later find out is very expensive. It’s definitely easier to start lean and work toward a more expensive life than it is to scale back on those things you used to love.

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Dallas Attorney Talks IRS and It's New Techy Tax-Filing Initiative

Every year, laws about the IRS get more involved, and change to benefit (and disappoint) different people. In '14, you will likely to see a few new additions to income tax law, including adjustments for inflation, new policies for same-sex partners, and even some infractions for {not registering health insurance either through a private seller, or the federal government. One defining element of this season's tax law may be its several-week delay, courtesy of the government's shutdown back in 2013. Nonetheless, this year will also be the beginning of a different style of national tax change — not only the amount we pay, but with the way we file.

This Year's 'Improved' Federal Tax Policy

At the beginning of the year, the Internal Revenue Service publicly disclosed a “newly revised comprehensive tax guide,” otherwise known as Publication 17: an initiative that should assist citizens file their taxes in 2014. Publication 17 boasts greater interactivity and details on “tax-saving opportunities.” In addition to Publication 17's new features is material on the American Opportunity Tax Credit, affecting college students and their guardians, and also Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

Distributed by the Internal Revenue Service since the 40's, the new guide still contains educational material on reporting earnings, capital gains and losses, IRA’s and other fundamental info. However, at a towering 292 pages, it appears unlikely that your average tax-payer will find time to read the publication in its entirety. Given the increasing complexity of Federal income tax, it comes as no surprise that the IRS would announce updates to the instructions almost daily.

Less Face-to-Face Assistance

The new policy suggests a considerable transition away from face-to-face interaction, and many more digital resources to help people get through tax season in 2014.

Cuts to the IRS budgets — mostly due to sequestration — mean that there will be far fewer resources for in-person tax filing help. Rather than having a human representative, filers will be referred to a variety of online resources, including over 13k official partnering (volunteer) sites, and resources on IRS.gov - like the IRS 'Free File' program. Even very inquiries are now taken care of with online resources or through one of the IRS' various hotlines. With such a large emphasis on online assimilation, it's rational that the federal government would begin offering more of its assistance in the form of web material.

More Services Show Up on the Web

Though some people will certainly be frustrated by less help in the form of interaction with a representative, there will be people will be relieved to know that they can take care of more tax-related problems online than ever. Now, taxpayers can look at and authenticate their tax forms on the web. The IRS will also continue to give out Employee Identification Numbers through IRS.gov. Finally, to avoid handling taxpayer inquiries concerning the whereabouts of refund checks over the phone, the IRS will now handle all similar questions online as well.

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Why Bitcoin May Be Facing Serious Trouble

Stock Market news nowadays would probably be rather uneventful without updates on Bitcoin, the digitally-derived currency that has struggled through volatile spikes in value since it was launched five years ago. But now, we may be witnessing the demise of the currency's baffling performance could very well be approaching. The October Silkroad takedown may have not been strong enough to stop Bitcoin in the long-term, but recent signs from China is surely not good for the once-regulation-free currency. The Times reports that “If Bitcoin is a bubble, as its critics contend, it is showing signs of deflating.”

Within the past few days, BTC China—the largest Bitcoin exchange in existence—said that it would no longer honor deposits made with Bitcoin. The news was decided just a few short weeks after the Chinese government banned large entities from trading in Bitcoins. There are even several European countries who are choosing to stop Bitcoin activity, only on a slightly smaller scale. The country of Norway has decided to emulate Germany in its decision to tack a capital gains tax on citizens’ assets in Bitcoin.

Though some may be disappointed to see the last of Bitcoin’s glory days, it's clear that for many people, Bitcoin's risks outweighed its benefits. Surely, the currency is completely uninsured, but it's also one that's been considered very easy to steal. For instance, this month, about $100m. worth of Bitcoins was taken from customers of an Internet seller of illegal drugs called "Sheep Market". But, people making unsafe purchases haven’t been the only people to suffer. Near the end of Oct., Chinese trading platform for Bitcoin trading platform, GBL, disappeared without notice, along with approximately $4M of its patrons' investments.

Experts say, the reason that Bitcoin is perfect for thieves is that “ownership” of a Bitcoin is defined by nothing more than possession to a “private cryptographic key to unlock a specific address,”. So, if someone else assumes posession of your code, then they can go and do whatever they want with your capital. It’s not even that difficult to get keys since many sites store their users' unique keys online. Also, even despite the fact that Bitcoins can be publicly traced online, laundering this money is now very easy since the operation of anonymous financial known as "tumblers".

People everywhere wondering, could digital currency continue to thrive if investigators create a way to make them more traceable? It could make a difference, but now with a huge part in the Bitcoin market missing (China) and more governments cracking down on the currency, possibilities are rapidly decreasing for it to succeed. Not surprisingly, leading analysts have long predicted that the currency is currently in a flimsy bubble that could burst soon.

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Joe B Garza Explains Qatar, Syrian Conflict

TeAccording to a June 29th article in the New York Times, the country of Qatar has emerged as a budding force in the current unrest in Syria. According to U.S. intelligence and Middle Eastern officials, Qatar has been supplying Syrian rebels battling President Bashar Assad with heat-seeking, shoulder-fired missiles. The U.S. has implored its Mideast allies not to supply these weapons to the rebels, fearing that the missiles will end up in the hands of terrorists who could target civilian aircraft with them. This concern is especially pronounced given that the Syrian rebels are comprised of several loosely-allied groups, including militants linked to al-Qaeda. Ironically, the Obama administration encouraged Qatar’s shipment of arms to Libyan rebels who eventually overthrew Muammar Qaddafi.

A great many of the arms shipped by China, including the heat-seeking missiles, are Chinese-made. While Syrian opposition forces report mechanical defects in these weapons, the weapons work well enough to cause the U.S. grave concern. Internet videos have surfaced since early 2013 showing the rebels with functioning missiles.

As to why Qatar is backing the Syrian rebels, speculation among U.S. officials is that the country’s rulers believe that Assad will eventually be overthrown, and that they wish to forge ties with the eventual victors early on. In addition, the ruling family in Qatar favors a strong role for Islam in politics, in contrast to the secular Assad regime. More generally, Qatar, flush with wealth from its oil industry, may be eager to assume a role as a key player in Middle Eastern politics.

Unfortunately, the U.S. has limited leverage over Qatar because it is already indebted to the country for hosting peace talks between the Taliban, the U.S., and the Afghani government.

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Recent NSA Activity Brings FISC Scrutiny

In very early June of this year, publications around the world launched stories revealing details surrounding the NSA's surveillance strategies on U.S. soil. Shortly thereafter The New York Times ran two articles illuminating some facts about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC), which is responsible for handling the warrant requests submitted by the NSA.

In its early stages, the FISC typically provided warrants associating with wiretapping, however, as technological innovation (and its impact when combined with terrorism) advances, the government continues to insist that FISC's authority be expanded. Started by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, the FISC consists of a team of eleven judge and presently includes John Roberts, the United States Chief Justice. Each request from the NSA is processed by a single FISC judge, and the final court rulings can eventually be challenged in an appeals court, but since the FISC almost always approves the government's request for a warrant, appeals rarely even take place. To give an idea of how infrequently an appeal is needed, consider that the FISC recognized 1,788 of the 1,789 government requests for surveillance orders in 2012 - the only exception was the single request that the government, itself, ended up withdrawing.

The only entity who even obtains an audience with the FISC is the American Government, which is why the structure of FISC cases differs greatly from the conventional adversarial system that most citizens are familiar with. FISC judges are selected by a single individual, and their option does not need additional approval or oversight from a secondary party. By doing this of picking brand-new judges arouses suspicion that the court overlooks ideological variety, and fails to stand for the spectrum of different political that exist outside the court.

National security matters are obviously taken very seriously, still, some believe that the FISC's powers circumvent what we acknowledge as the main American Legal System. The 4th Amendment in particular gives "The right of people to be shielded in their individuals, documents, impacts, and homes, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be broken, and no Warrants will release, nonetheless upon probable source ..." In its rulings, the FISC still acknowledges the precedent of the 4th Amendment, but sources like The New York times have mentioned their growing concerns that the FISC seems to be changing into a "parallel Supreme Court" with the amount of authority it has.

Historically, not many of the FISC's court choices have been seen by the public, so, understandably, they have received very little public attention, let alone criticism. But after September 11, 2001, and even as just recently as the 2013 NSA fiasco, interest in the FISC and it's function in the American legal system has greatly increased, even though the court itself is still primarily shrouded in secrecy. With unprecedented technological development that threatens to facilitate the next disastrous terrorist attack, questions surrounding the FISC's behavior might become more politically popular, and could even begin getting attention from major political campaigns in the future. More on the NSA leaks and even some of the NSA's proponents like John Bolton can be read at The Capital Press.

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Opponents Have Cow Over Spitzer Candidacy

Five years ago, Spitzer publicly resigned from the position of New York Governor following the disclosure of his association with an escort service - an event that garnered national attention. While Spitzer's political persona is largely contextualized by this scandal, the recent editorial decided to consider some of his behavior during his position as New York Attorney General - not his tenure as Governor.

As New York Attorney General, Spitzer created an image as a powerful leader who was willing to face the giants of Wall Street, but Spitzer reportedly misused his position at this time, with accusations from John Whitehead (former Goldman Sachs chairman) that Spitzer would attempt to threaten cooperation out of other powerful political and financial figures. After publishing favorable editorial piece profiling the former AIG CEO, Hank Greenberg, Whitehead was met with vicious remarks by Spitzer for having supported one of Spitzer's apparent "targets". Whitehead insisted that Spitzer repeatedly told him that he would "pay the price" and "pay for what he [had] done".

Similar accounts of relentless behavior by Spitzer were reported by Thomas Donahue, who served as the president of the United States Chamber of Commerce during the time of these 2005 statements:

"Spitzer's approach is to...say, 'We're going to make a deal, and you're going to pay [money] to the state, and you're going to get rid of this person and that person, and if you don't do it by tonight, we're going to indict the company'...It is the most egregious and unacceptable form of intimidation we've seen in this country in modern times."

Spitzer has no shortage of both public and political disapproval, but despite the opposition his political image seems to have found stability. In fact, projections for the September 10 primaries suggest that he boasts a 19-point lead over his competitors among Democratic voters.

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John Hancock Has Lost Tax Battle with IRS for $516 Million

The conglomerate life insurance company, John Hancock Life Insurance Co., has lost a major tax lawsuit against the IRS in recent news, to the tune of $516 million. In a decision that was made by the U.S. Tax Court that involved the disputed sum, the court has rendered its final verdict. It centered upon a series lease deductions that the company made on transactions it attests were deductible, something that was contested by the IRS and that was upheld by the court in its decision.

Judge Harry Haines heard arguments from the insurance company’s attorneys and from the IRS regarding the denied deductions. The judge issued a statement regarding his ruling this week stating that “the substance of the transactions is not consistent with their form.” He then denied the firm deductions they had entered for depreciation, rental and interest expense.

“John Hancock did not acquire the benefits and burdens of ownership” Haines wrote in his decision.

 This week’s ruling signifies that largest such ruling in its class for the IRS in recent years regarding complex lease in and lease out transactions commonly referred to by acronyms LILO and SILO.

In 2008, the IRS offered companies using LILO and SILO methods a way out by offering them a flat 20 percent savings rate on their savings instead. In these types of transactions, private entities lease utility entities back to the federal government.

According to the IRS, the company was guilty of providing “sham arrangements.” The ruling will apply to 27 different transactions that the company created between the years 1997 to 2001 and will also impact its tax liability for the year 1994 as well.

Dallas tax attorney Joseph B Garza loves to write about everything taxes. He frequently covers a wide range of topics.

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Joseph B Garza, Texas Attorney, Offers Helpful Tips on Becoming a Dallas Lawyer

Becoming an attorney is one of the most appealing careers. This is because there are numerous job opportunities for lawyers. Unlike other professions, law is a lifetime profession. Many people consider it worth because it is rewarding. Training to be an attorney takes years of persistence, determination and hard work. To navigate through training and regulation before one is allowed to practice as Dallas lawyer is journey worth making. The following are helpful tips on Becoming a Dallas Lawyer that’s certified by the Texas State Bar Association.

First and foremost, you need to begin the journey of becoming a lawyer by recording good performance in high school. After that you join a bachelor degree program. It is important to attain the minimum qualification in GPA so that you are allowed to study law. Normally, after completing a law degree there is the law admission test (LSAT) that takes three years for full-time students. This program is offered by the state as a qualification before being admitted to the state bar. It is upon you to decide whether to take part-time classes, which however increases the time of the program or settle for full time.

Attaining academic qualifications in law is only a first step; there are a few more hurdles before one practices law. Firstly you have to build the experience and trust in Dallas. There are self regulating professional bodies that guide how the lawyers behave. The professional body for Dallas lawyers is the Texas State bar Association. The conduct of a lawyer is very important in practice. There is need to have integrity and uphold ethical standards in law. Most importantly the skills are evaluated to ascertain the suitability of the candidate. 

Once you have fulfilled the academic, professional qualifications and the requirements of Dallas lawyers you are give the license to practice law in Dallas. Becoming a successful Dallas lawyer like Joseph B Garza, Texas Attorneyis not a simple process. It takes time to build relationships with clients. If you want to succeed as a lawyer you need entrepreneurial skills as well as excellent network. It is important to establish powerful relationships with both prospective and existing clients. This ensures that you get referral clients and with time you can build a good business.

Law is a relatively wide fiend that require a bit of specialization. Apart from the common areas of law like tort, constitutionalism, and contract there are additional special parts of law that require more training. Specialties such as tax laws, bankruptcy and labor laws need further training. You need to select an area of specialization as opposed to general law practice. This is a sure way to remain competitive in the trade.

Law is not a static trade and keeps on developing with time. It is therefore wise to keep upgrading skills through working with teams. Furthermore, you need to set up running office with employees and structures. Some employees may not is the same profession and work to support other key functions of the law firms. Therefore, it is important for the lawyer to be a good manager too. When it comes to administrative functions they need to be on their ground in order to build a rewarding law career.

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Dallas Lawyer Joe B. Garza Offers a Guide on How to Become a Certified Lawyer by the Texas State Bar Association

Being a lawyer entails so many responsibilities. They assist individuals needing legal advice, help businesses that are having legal problems and provide them with an informed choice on their business transactions and deals. Lawyers help make the person aware of their legal rights and the legal impediments of any case they get involve with. They also represent their clients in the court; provide legal assistance on divorce or family law proceedings and renders service for the ones seeking justice for their plight. They help in making drafts for a will, collate overdue or unpaid bills, and provide assistance to corporate firms who need legal help regarding taxation, property rights, and tax evasion charges. The lawyer also mediates for their client before any court proceeding and help make both parties come with mutual decisions instead of having a legal battle in court. Use this guide by Dallas Lawyer Joe B. Garza to learn How to Become a Certified Lawyer by the Texas State Bar Association.

  All of these legal scenarios require hiring the services and knowledge of a professional lawyer who can defend or prosecute in accordance with the corresponding laws, jurisdictions and statutes. Becoming one requires long years of education and passing the license board successfully. Below are the procedures of how to become certified by the Texas Sate Bar Association.

Earn and pass a Bachelor's Degree by graduating from a reputable and recognized university or college by the Texas State Bar Association. The first step requires a dedicated seven years of education and hard work. It requires passing the admission exams and completing all the necessary prerequisites of the course. Aside from being a high school graduate, it is important to take a four year undergraduate school and succeeding it with three years of law course. Keep in mind that passing a bachelor's degree is necessary before getting admitted in most law universities.

Enroll in law schools and get properly accredited by the council. After hurdling the demands of a bachelor school, immediately apply and pass the law school admission council test. The process of application and approval from the council must be applied early because it takes at least six to twelve months before taking the actual test. Specializations must focus mainly on communication, public speaking and criminal justice system. Training for social negotiation skills and how to handle any situation involving people is very important. An intensive knowledge of federal and criminal law helps an aspiring lawyer totally prepared for the challenging demands of becoming one.

Apply for the Texas State Bar Examinations. After passing all the needed units and requirements of law school, prepare and accomplish the eligibility for the state exams. Before taking it be completely prepared as the exams are no joke to begin with, many aspiring lawyers take it and only a few passes the tough exam that the association provides every year. Coordinate with the proper date and exam schedules to avoid cramming and coming unprepared. You become a lawyer after successfully passing the state bar.

Do not allow misrepresentation in accomplishing forms. In other words do not lie as the association makes background investigation on all the information you provide. There is a high chance of rejection or license revocation if the Texas State Bar discovers lies in the application.

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How to become certified by the Texas State Bar Association an Article by Texas Lawyer Joe B. Garza

Attorneys practicing law in the State of Texas are required to become members of the bar association. The primary qualifications and requirements for membership is to be maintain an ethical practice and be in good stating which includes paying dues to the State. The dues vary by the amount of time you have been practicing. Membership in the bar association is beneficial to a practicing attorney for the networking, and the resources online for law firms. These resources include free legal research, free CLE class and member discounts for services such as car rental, software, office supplies and other items needed to run your office effectively. Another great benefit of the state bar is the Texas lawyers Assistance Program, this can get a lawyer or law student who might be suffering from substance abuse or emotional problems. There are many more benefits of being a member of the bar. Learn more about How to become certified by the Texas State Bar Association by checking out articles here: http://www.attorneyjoegarza.info/2013/05/why-it-is-important-to-engage-lawyers.html

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Becoming a lawyer TBA.org Certified Like Texas Lawyer Joe Garza

If you need to join the Texas bar association, then you need to be following the below the steps. These below steps will be very much useful for all the lawyers who need to join the Texas bar association. Texas Bar Association Certification locally Bar Association of Amarillo Area: it renders information about what kind of services are to be availed in Texas Panhandle. It proves helpful towards needy members to easily gain access to a prolific attorney through online sources and also helps in finding experts of a certain law so as to provide detailed information to their media. Asian American Bar of Houston: it has to do with voluntary attorneys, law students that are of Asian-Pacific heritage and also judges. It was founded in the year 1984 and has all desired aspects of a legal association. Austin Bar Association: it's an attorney's professional organization which is non- profiting and was established in 1893. As for the legal community, its main mission is promoting camaraderie and professionalism. It also aids in administering justice, availing access to quality justice and its deliverance, educating its local people all that has got to do with rule of law and ensuring its maximum participatory role in community development strategies or programs. Best southwest Association Bar, Cedar Hill: it's also a non-profit legal assistants and attorney association responsible of sharing important information that concerns modern legal matters and ways of availing quality services to the county of Southwest Dallas area with its needy businesses and individuals. To get legally certified in your legal special areas, you need to be certified by the governing board of the supreme court of Texas. For example if you need to be a legal specialized lawyer in Criminal area, then you need to have legal specialty certification in criminal areas. Follow the above test to become a certified and professional approved as an attorney TBA.org Certified Like Texas Lawyer Joe Garza.

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Texas Lawyer Joe Garza Delivers Helpful Tips on Becoming a Dallas, Texas Attorney Certified by the Texas State Bar Association (TBA.org)

There are many people who would love to become lawyers but have no idea how they can go about it. Here are tips on becoming a Dallas, Texas attorney. First of all you'll have to meet this 3 basic requirements; a bachelor's degree, law school and licensing. In between you will take the LSAT (Law-School Admission Test) and the state bar exam. Dallas, Texas lawyer Joe Garza  will help you better understand how to become a Texas Lawyer. Garza is a certified attorney by the Texas State Bar Association (TBA.org).

The Bachelor's degree This is the first requirement and it does not matter which degree you pursue; all you need is a good GPA. A high GPA will guarantee you a place in a good law school. While in college it won’t do you any harm to prepare yourself for law school - improve on your communication, writing and researching skills and develop rationale and logical thinking. Additional courses in philosophy, foreign languages, history and public speaking will also come in handy. Law School Once you earn your Bachelor's degree you take the LSAT (Law-School Admission Test). Law schools consider the applicant's college grades, LSAT results and in some cases they may conduct a personal interview before admission. the program takes 3 years; in the first year, you'll learn about legal writing, property law, civil procedure, contracts, constitutional law & torts. Later on, you'll pursue specialized cases like tax/labor laws and corporate law. Law students are also involved in moot court competitions and participate in legal clinics as well as practicing under the keen eye of experienced lawyers and judges. After the 3 years, successful students are awarded the 'juris doctor' degree. You can choose to specialize in personal injury, bankruptcy etc. which would require you to pursue an advanced law degree. Licensing Before you can start plying your trade you'll need a license. This is only awarded after you take and pass the state bar exam. You'll also have to prove that you are of good conduct and uphold good ethics.

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Texas Lawyer Joe B. Garza Offers Tips on Why You Need an Auto Accident Attorney

When you are hit by a vehicle and don't know how to react, using the service of auto accident attorney is highly important. There are legal practitioners that will take control of the case and apply their expertise to know the next line of action. For victims of auto accident to get full compensation, the service of an expert lawyer should be applied. These lawyers know exactly how to handle this case because it is the jurisdiction of their service. They will make the guilty party to pay the necessary fine to victims of car accident. Keep reading to learn some helpful tips by Texas Lawyer Joe B. Garza.

If you are affected by the pain and stress of any car accident, the best option to opt on is by employing the service of auto accident lawyer. The specialist can recall from the law and help victims to claim their compensation without any further dispute. Since it is the culture of guilty parties to delay issues, victims will not have the best offer they deserve. An auto accident lawyer will help accelerate issues to benefit victims with a good compensation plan. On this note, the legal practitioner service is highly important to consider when you discover that an auto accident occurred some time ago or freshly.

When a qualified lawyer is not hired for this case, victims will be forced to lose huge amount of money to the detriment of ignorant. To fight out the case of auto accident, using a specialist that is accredited will bring the best benefit for victims. With the presence of a qualified legal practitioner, justice will be administered for the right action. They know exactly the real amount that a victim deserve and should be released. For victims that want to fight an auto car accident case, using the best specialist will bring perfect result. A reputable auto accident attorney will plead your course and your benefits will be released without delay.

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Joe B Garza Asks: When should you contact an accident lawyer?

There is no real time limit as to when you should seek legal representation. However, it is always a good idea to seek the services of an accident lawyer who will offer relevant help when necessary. Trying to handle a case on your own may be quite risky since you are bound to run into many unforeseen issues. Insufficient knowledge and experience with the law and insurance company is a major problem that ensures that you never make any progress. In most cases, it feels like running in circles. Therefore, it is vital to seek the help of an accident lawyer. Hopefully these tips by Joe B Garza can help you out.

How do you know whether to seek the services of an accident lawyer? In case you sustained injuries in an accident, you have to focus most of your energy in getting grip of your life, which starts by healing. Due to the knowledge and experience they possess, accident lawyers know exactly what needs to be done and therefore you should leave all the legal stuff to them. They are bound to handle all matters including contacting the insurance company and the settlement plans as agreed in court.

Injuries whether minor or major could cause hospital bills to really add up which could be a disaster especially to your finances. However, you do not have to suffer or pay for the mishap or carelessness of someone else. An accident lawyer ensures that you are properly represented in court. This gives better chances of getting your expenses covered.

Accidents can be quite stressing or even depressing especially if you were involved in a life changing accident. In such instances, it is impossible to get up and do as you please like before. As you devise and adapt to your new way of getting around and way of life, an accident lawyer will help relieve some of the stress by handling the difficult parts of the case. As much as you may dislike the idea of paying for legal assistance, it would be a mistake to overlook the importance of an accident lawyer. Check out these other advisory articles by Joe B Garza.

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Joe Garza Lawyer Tips on the Benefits of Hiring an Accident Attorney

Even after getting a minor accident, it is advisable to call an accident lawyer. This is because he would be able to offer with the crucial details that the insurance company requires process the claim. In case you called the driver's insurance company, ensure that you don't offer any information or sign any agreement. You ought only to conduct the business solely with your insurance company, assisted by the accident lawyer. Insurance companies will pay you for a minimal value if possible, although it is often less than you require. Use these tips by Joe Garza lawyer to more easily learn the benefits of hiring an accident attorney.

To know your rights in association with what you should get for any car accident; sometimes there is the necessity to contact a personal injury lawyer or a car accident attorney. In case the insurance company pays you, a qualified accident lawyer makes sure you receive just and fair compensation entitled under your insurance coverage.

The answer to the time when you need to seek an accident lawyer is shortly after contacting the insurance company, if you can. When you get an accident, and the other driver has fled from the scene, and your car is damaged, or you are injured or both, you need to call the police. The police write a car accident report upon taking your statement regarding the accident. More so, the police will speak with other witnesses that might have been there when the accident occurred.

It is always a good idea to always consult your accident lawyer right after the accident happens. This ensures that you select the best option depending on the case of your accident. Whenever the other driver is known and is at fault, they are generally liable in court. An accident lawyer is a key factor when dealing with an accident scenario. Answering questions improperly might lead to problems on your side. Lastly, hiring an accident lawyer gives you more time to concentrate on getting treatment and getting better.

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Joe B Garza Lawyer Tips on How to find Accident Lawyer Dallas

If you have been involved in the car accident and are not definite about your rights or what to do next in Dallas, car accident attorneys Dallas City must be your phone call. It can be for how to secure yourself or how to protect any compensation if you were the victim. Dallas car accident attorneys will handle the legal part of your position. Use these helpful Joe B Garza Lawyer attorney tips to more easily find a great lawyer.

When it has been said that you were the victim of the accident, you will want to get the help of auto accident attorneys Dallas will be to check about the damages you need to be compensated for. Apart from damages to the vehicle, it will include with lost income, medical bills and pain as well as suffering. Due to the difficult nature of the particular state laws, dealing with the insurance firm and the fault individual's attorney and insurance organization, it is good to get an advice from the professional car accident lawyer Dallas. Recovering the damages must be left to the legal professionals. In the event of car accident which you have been identified to be fault, seeking a legal help may be essential. Safeguarding the legal rights is paramount in this situation. Insurance firms understanding their limits while dealing with the legal professionals and it will assure your rights will not be taken advantage of. While facing the possibility of containing to cover another individual lost income and medical bill, lack of legal representative can result in financially catastrophic. The car accident attorney performs all the legal procedures to get you the compensation. These lawyers will help from the initial stage of making the claim to the insurance firm to the last stage of receiving the amount in the bank account. But taking the amount from the insurance claim is not a work of one day; it needs plenty of paperwork and lot of trips to the insurance organization and to the court also. But if you hire car accident attorneys, he does all these jobs in your behalf. These attorneys can assist you to receive the medical refunds that are covered by accident insurance plans. The attorney will not simply help you to obtain the insurance amount but ca also assist you to look a doctor, because they share contacts with lot of good doctors who help to accident stricken. Moreover, these accident lawyers can assist you to obtain the lost wages which may have resulted from the accident injuries. A successful attorney will be talk with you and assess the things what happened. If you are hospitalized you will want to have someone to look you an accident lawyer Dallas who will come to assist you with the case. There are necessary papers and documents which require to be filed urgently. Good professional accident lawyers Dallas will be familiar with the needs. The auto accident lawyer has a right to charge some percentage of amounts that one is compensated from the lawsuit, but they can charge an amount for their traveling expense if they want to go somewhere distance for case purposes. In all the cases, car accident lawyers Dallas are very important to get the compensation amount.