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Getting to the Straight Talk

An ideal attorney-client relationship depends on honest communication and teamwork

Jun 11, 2020, 2:09:44 PM · Chip Merlin

A Tale of Two Perils

Hurricanes cause wind and flood damage, but insurance policies don’t cover both hazards

Jun 8, 2020, 5:05:25 PM · Chip Merlin

Insurance Policies: What’s in the Fine Print

Reading Between the Lines

Insurance policy fine print often hides exclusions that can cost you big bucks after a loss

We’ve all heard the old saying, “It’s Greek to me!” It comes up when things get complicated. Well, the saying definitely...

Mar 31, 2020, 11:55:36 AM · Chip Merlin

Don’t Always Trust Advertisements for Legal Services

Let the Buyer Beware

Legal advertisements can be misleading

I was driving on US I-95 recently and passed a giant billboard advertising the services of a law firm that specializes in suing big insurance companies. I don’t recall the exact...

Mar 17, 2020, 12:17:49 PM · Chip Merlin