Lawyers of Distinction News

One of the more serious issues law school students neglect to deal with throughout their time in law school is their mental health. For many students, transitioning into a 1L law student is very overwhelming. From reading cases, making case…

A recent study from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) shows that the total number of law school applications through mid January 2018 is up over 10% in comparison to this time last year. This report goes against the trend…

The United States Supreme Court will review the conviction of Robert McCoy, who was recently sentenced to death by the Louisiana Supreme Court. McCoy, was charged with the murder of the son, father, and step mother of his estranged wife.…

A topic that is becoming increasingly popular across the United States is whether convicted felons should be allowed to receive a law license. Over the past decade, the acceptance of convicted felons becoming a licensed attorney is increasing. Since the…

Twenty-two state attorney generals have joined together in a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its decision to repeal net neutrality. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, January, 16, 2018 and is now in petition for review…

We don’t have to tell you that the law is a demanding business. The hours are long, the work is intense, and the demands on your intelligence are great. You often have to deal with human conflict. But you are…

Lawyers of Distinction member William Marler, Esq., and his law firm, Marler Clark, has filed a lawsuit against the popular Mexican fast food restaurant chain El Toro. The lawsuit was filed on January 12, 2018 in the Pierce County Superior…

The United States Supreme Court heard a key 4th Amendment case on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. The case deals with the search of a motor vehicle. The 4th amendment protects people from warrantless searches in areas in which these people…

It is our pleasure to feature Mr. Robert Shapiro, Esq. and his illustrious career. By way of background, Mr. Shapiro was born and grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of California Los…

United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding Obama based policies that allowed the use of recreational marijuana to flourish in the past. While Sessions will not make the ultimate decision, he is allowing Federal Prosecutors within the states where…