I’m not usually one to throw stones. But an article recently appeared in the Daily Journal that raised my ire sufficiently to elicit a response. I’m attaching a copy of my rebuttal Letter to the Editor, published January 13, 2010 in both the San Francisco and Los Angeles editions, for your convenience. Structured Settlements Offer…
For years, contingency fee-based attorneys-in-the-know have practiced the tax-deferral strategy known as Structured Attorney Fees. This simple, yet amazingly effective method of financial planning supplementation has allowed them to set aside funds earned during their prime income-producing years in exchange for a flow of guaranteed, uber-secure, tax-advantaged retirement income. For those who ever doubted the…
I recently had the privilege of assisting with the structured settlement choices made by two men who spent more than a decade in prison for crimes they did not commit. Eventually freed and vindicated of all criminal charges, they were wise to have selected excellent counsel to work on their behalf when it came time…
No Tricks Today! All Treats! Treat One: According to data collected, compiled and analyzed by the authors of the recently published SuperFreakonomics, there are three ways a person can extend their life span: Win a Nobel Prize. Get inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Buy Annuities! Since prospects of Ponce de Leon-ing our way…
Let’s face it! Plaintiff attorneys ride a roller coaster when it comes to cash flow. When cases settle, the money can be very rewarding. When a dry spell hits, the cash flow stinks! Especially when handling class action and similar cases where the costs associated with developing and trying the case can be high and…
Interest rates got you down? Are you holding off making financial commitments that are tied to long-term interest rates (i.e. structured settlements) because you believe rates are certain to bounce higher in the near future? While it may seem sensible to stash your cash in liquid, low interest bearing accounts because you believe brighter days…
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