VETERAN’S DAY 2017
Whenever the President of the United States awards one of our soldiers the Medal of Honor, I take note. I do [...]
Peter’s Perspective
Mental Health Matter – Mental Illness Needs to be Better Understood by Courts
Decato Law Office continues to want to work with clients, our community and the courts to help educate and [...]
I WANT YOU ON THAT WALL
My daughter, Dr. Carrie Ayers served in the military for about a dozen years (brigade surgeon, then [...]
A GENERAL DISCUSSION ABOUT ALIMONY/MAINTENANCE AWARDS –
Written by Peter Decato, Esquire It appears there was a time when alimony/spousal maintenance was awarded [...]
Does it Matter Who Goes First
Written by Peter Decato, Esquire Consider a situation where a person files for divorce. The non-filing spouse [...]
Decato Law Office and our Military Families
Decato Law Office wants to continue to support those in the military, as well as Veterans that may need legal [...]
CITIZENS ARREST, CITIZENS ARREST
Written by Peter Decato, Esquire You may or may not remember the episode of the Andy Griffith Show where [...]
Invasions of Privacy
Morning view of the bay from the dock at Weslemkoon lake Years ago – more than a decade – I [...]
How to get approval for a minor’s settlement in a personal injury case in the state of New Hampshire
The word News in cut out magazine letters pinned to a cork notice board New Hampshire has adopted a law [...]
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering. These two words are so often linked that we forget that each word – pain and [...]
YOU CAN DO IT THE WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU More than 26 years ago, I started a personal training business. I [...]
Pain and Suffering Clients or Not
Latest News – Decato Law Office in Lebanon, NH. (603) 678-8000 Pain and suffering. These two words are [...]
THE FOX, THE BEAR AND THE ART OF PERSUASION
We know about the fox. The fox is cunning and shrewd. The fox is also a survivor – one of the best [...]
AVOID THE ZEALOUS ADVOCATE
A few decades ago, there were many lawyers who espoused being a zealous advocate. When I heard the term, I [...]
PICKING A TRIAL LAWYER – LOOK FOR LOYALTY
PICKING A TRIAL LAWYER – LOOK FOR LOYALTY Many clients who come into a law office are in distress. They [...]
Picking a Trial Lawyer – Look for Competence
On about five different occasions, I’ve hired attorneys. I’ve had a personal-injury attorney represent me [...]
Picking Your Trial Lawyer
Not every lawyer enjoys the court room. That’s understandable. But there are some lawyers who do love the [...]
Remembering Todd Beamer
Todd Beamer was an ordinary American citizen, but an extraordinary American hero. Here is the ordinary part [...]
Why you should have your record of arrest, conviction and sentence annulled.
I was recently asked: “Why should I have my record of arrest, conviction and sentence annulled.” I was [...]
Malicious Defense of Civil Action
I like it when the law is even-handed. Imagine what life would be like if it wasn’t. Everything would be [...]
Weekend Rules
Follow these rules this weekend…. Silhouette of Man and woman running together into sunset, Wellness [...]
Working with your Guardian Ad Litem
R. Peter Decato – Firm Director, Decato Law Office in Lebanon, NH. Click to read Peter’s history. [...]
How We Prepare to Represent You
Written by Attorney Peter Decato TRIAL NOTEBOOKS I like structure. As a result – I like the idea of a [...]
The 4th of July at Decato Law Office
THE LAW OF NATURE AND OF NATURE’S GOD Written by Attorney Peter Decato For most of us, the Declaration of [...]
DOES IT MATTER WHO GOES FIRST? Consider a situation where a person files for divorce. The non-filing spouse [...]
Emotions and Law (The Family Law side of House)
Having emotions “does” happen as you work through any legal process. It is normal, expected and [...]
Trusting Yourself – 42 Years of Law
TRUSTING YOURSELF I’ve been practicing law for 41 years. I’ve enjoyed a measure of success during that [...]
Enduring Friendships – Written by Peter Decato, Esq.
ENDURING FRIENDSHIPS Written by Peter Decato, Esq. You’ve heard the term “old friends.” I think the [...]
Customer Appreciation Day 2015 at Decato Law Office
It was an amazing weekend at Decato Law Office. We have now decided to have a Community Appreciation Day [...]
What do Clients need from Law?
Written by Peter Decato What Do Clients Need? Most clients we see need information. When they come into our [...]
Real Estate Law at Decato Law Office
www.decatolaw.com Updates to DLO Site REAL ESTATE LAW Buying or selling a home? Decato Law Office provides [...]
Wrongful Death Actions in Vermont
When someone is injured because of the negligence of another person, we call the cause of action that results [...]
Mother’s Day
MOTHER’S DAY – Written by Peter Decato On this Mother’s Day, I will think of my own mother, just as [...]
When Changes Occur You Deserve Support
Purchasing a home, choosing representation in a legal matter, planning your estate, deciding to marry, [...]
Decato Law Office – Who are we?
I have been reading up on why people dislike lawyers so much. You would think I would know, however I still [...]
Does it Matter Who Goes First?
Consider a situation where a person files for divorce. The non-filing spouse then files a counterclaim for [...]
Truck Driver’s who Text while Driving
There is an agency called the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – FMCSA for short. This [...]
Deposing a Corporation
You have a suit against a corporation. The corporation has a lot of information you would like your hands on. [...]
Trial Notebooks for Any Case (DUI, Family Court, Custody Cases)
I like structure. As a result – I like the idea of a trial notebook. In my notebook, I break the [...]
The Trial Attorney – Painting Pictures
I can barely draw a straight line – let alone paint a picture. Notwithstanding, I’m in the picture [...]
Trying a Case from Front to Back – Trial Attorney
A number of years ago, I began to look at jury trials from the rear to the front. By this I mean, I would [...]
Litigation Themes
Every attorney who has ever been serious about trying cases in court will understand the need to develop a [...]
Handling Accident Cases
Accident cases for attorneys are often regarded as bread and butter cases. So what are they all about and how [...]
Hope You Dance
Yesterday a man was sentenced in the Grafton County Superior Court. What differentiates this sentencing from [...]
Employer Liability
Let me start with some legal speak – at common law, a master was responsible for the torts of his [...]
Working with a Guardian Ad Litem
Let me set the scene. You are in Family Court. The judge has just appointed a Guardian Ad Litem – the [...]
The Fox, then Bear and the Art of Persuasion
We know about the fox. The fox is cunning and shrewd. The fox is also a survivor – one of the best [...]
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering. These two words are so often linked that we forget that each word – pain and [...]
A Tribute to my Father
I’ve been writing about the law for a number of months now. But today – March 25 – I am [...]
Invasions of Privacy
Years ago – more than a decade – I recall reading an article. The article predicted there would [...]
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