Peter Lamont, Esq.Feb 26, 20193 min readWhat is an Offer of Judgment?Before I explain what an Offer of Judgment ("OOJ") is, I want to explain why the rule exists. The purpose of the Rule is to encourage...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Jan 29, 20194 min readWhy Choose Mediation Over Litigation: Well, Sometimes You Can'tI recently read an article in the Huffington Post that highlighted the downside of litigation and praised the seemingly unending benefits...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Jul 31, 20173 min readFacebook and LitigationIf you are involved in any form of litigation, Facebook can be your friend and your enemy. It can be used to find information on the...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Jan 4, 20173 min readWhat is a Cause of Action?Lawyer's like to use big words, outdated Latin, and confusing phrases all the time. One such phrase is "Cause of Action." Most of you are...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Jun 15, 20165 min readOptions for Successful Construction Dispute ResolutionIn today’s litigious times, individuals and large companies want the lowest prices possible. When things do not go exactly as expected,...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Jun 6, 20163 min readWhat Are the Elements of a Breach of Contract Lawsuit?1. Existence of a Valid Contract For there to be any breach at all, there must first be a valid contract. The contract does not need to...
Peter Lamont, Esq.Jun 3, 20161 min readMediation MinuteDid You Know?: Mediation is often thought of as the most “civil” means of third-party dispute resolution. When mediation is selected, the...