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Ten years of practice

Ten years of practice As of next month, I will have been practicing law for a decade. I originally went to law school, after Peace Corps, to handle a general practice, specifically dealing with the issues faced by the immigrant community. After living and working overseas, I saw how difficult it could be to navigate the legal issues in a … Continue reading Ten years of practice

On our way to the Supreme Court, the date is set.

On April 28, 2015 the US Supreme Court will hear cases from Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio on same-sex marriage. http://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_calendars/MonthlyArgumentCalApr2015.pdf   The cases are: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 14-556) 14-562) 14-571) 14-574) OBERGEFELL V. HODGES TANCO V. HASLAM DEBOER V. SNYDER BOURKE V. BESHEAR (and Love v. Beshear) (Consolidated 2 ½ hours for argument) … Continue reading On our way to the Supreme Court, the date is set.

Social Security Disability

First, we do Social Security Disability cases throughout Kentucky and Indiana and in some cases, beyond those areas. There are two kinds of Social Security Disability, SSDI and SSI. SSDI is Social Security Disability Income and that is based on the money paid into the system. If someone didn’t pay enough into the system, they … Continue reading Social Security Disability

One year since Love v Beshear

On June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court ruled on the Windsor case, which stated that the Federal Government had to recognize the marriage of Eddie Windsor and Thea Spyer for purposes of inheritance taxes. That case opened the flood gates for cases to be filed across the country asking for same-sex marriages to be allowed and to be recognized … Continue reading One year since Love v Beshear

The Supreme Court ruling from 1/16/15

We are on our way to the Supreme Court. On January 16, 2015, the US Supreme Court has granted cert for the cases from the 6th Circuit. This means that the Supreme Court will be hearing arguments on the cases from Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee regarding the bans on same-sex marriage. The Supreme Court will be hearing arguments … Continue reading The Supreme Court ruling from 1/16/15

First same-sex divorce in Kentucky

The first same-sex divorce has been finalized in Kentucky, and with the client’s permission I am printing this: My wife and I were legally married in Boston, MA in 2009. I am seeking a divorce from my wife, but because the State of Kentucky does not recognize same-sex marriage, I cannot (at this time) get … Continue reading First same-sex divorce in Kentucky