Job loss is always a possibility but as COVID-19 has taken a toll on our economy, thousands of people are finding themselves on the unemployment line, suddenly and unexpectedly. Many…

How to Properly Interact with Law Enforcement
The news has been flooded recently with police encounters that have gone bad quickly. It is important to know what you should and should not do if you are stopped…

Miranda Rights Aren’t What You Think They Are
Life is not like television and neither is the law. After thousands of episodes of Law and Order, NYPD Blue and CSI, many people think they know the law surrounding…

Understanding the Alabama Criminal Appeals Process After a Criminal Conviction
If you or someone you know has been convicted of a crime in Alabama, it is not necessarily the end of the road. You still have the right to appeal…

Why Google Is Not A Substitute for a Licensed Attorney
It seems like many of us try to use the internet as a substitute for professional assistance far too often these days. Car is making a strange noise. Ask siri.…
AGRICOLA LAW IS A FATHER-DAUGHTER STORY WITH QUITE A TWIST
Barbi Agricola was quite literally born to be an attorney. The youngest of three children, her father, Al, was serving as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alabama…
WHAT DIVORCE MEANS FOR YOUR ESTATE
Divorce results in numerous changes for you and your family but it also results in changes to your life in ways you may not immediately consider. Estate planning and benefits…
WHEN DO I NOT NEED A DIVORCE LAWYER?
Truthfully, not every divorcing couple requires a divorce lawyer. Some divorces are mutual and even amicable.Even when kids are involved, parents often can agree that it is best for the…
DO I NEED TO HIRE A DIVORCE ATTORNEY?
This is a question many people ask themselves when a divorce is brought up. If you are in the middle of a messy divorce, of course, you should call an…