U.S. Navy Seal William Ryan Owens
U.S. NAVY SEAL WILLIAM “RYAN” OWENS – Written by Peter Decato, Esquire I was one of 40 million [...]
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Family Law Stress
If you are involved in a Family Law Matter each day brings a new challenge on the road to the next step. Find [...]
Decato Law Customer Service – Just Keep Moving
There are so many different meanings we could find. From our perspective the justice system takes time and [...]
Choosing Lawyers and Legal Teams – Upper Valley Insight
Missed a few days of social media. We have been advocating for clients in courtrooms in both NH and VT the [...]
Speak to Many Lawyers before you Choose Representation
Do not be afraid to speak with different lawyers prior to choosing representation. Much like a doctor, when [...]
Create or Update your Last Will and Testament
MYTHS: “I’m too young to need a Will.” “My family will know what to do with my possessions.” [...]
What is a Criminal Defense Attorney?
What is a Criminal Defense Attorney? It is the job of criminal defense attorneys to represent those charged [...]
Morgan Jones, Esquire. Transaction Law, Real Estate and Estate Planning
Morgan Jones, Esquire. Congratulations Morgan over two years and still smiling! We all appreciate your hard [...]
What is Mental Health Court in New Hampshire
The Mental Health Court was developed by the Court, prosecutors, defense counsel, mental health providers [...]
Defense Lawyers in Vermont and New Hampshire
Defense Lawyers find themselves working with clients in many different ways. The difference between hiring [...]
Litigation Themes
R. Peter Decato – Firm Director, Decato Law Office in Lebanon, NH. Click to read Peter’s history. [...]
Veterans, Addiction, Mental Illness and the Law at Decato Law Office
We’re glad you’re here. Click to learn more about our legal services. Decato Law Office has made [...]
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 [...]
Addiction, Substance Abuse, Mental Illness and the Law
Across the country you are starting see special court systems. New Hampshire and Vermont, in some areas, [...]
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 [...]
Equal Access to The Justice System
by Attorney R. Peter Decato Yesterday, June 14, 2016, a Sullivan County jury returned a verdict of not [...]
Social Media v. The Constitution
by Attorney R. Peter Decato I am currently representing a woman who has been arrested and charged with [...]
Education, Awareness and Understanding (EAU)
Education, Awareness and Understanding of a multi-disciplinary approach is needed in the field of Law. For [...]
Does it Matter Who Goes First
Written by Peter Decato, Esquire Consider a situation where a person files for divorce. The non-filing spouse [...]
Don’t Forget Your Fluffy Loved Ones
Pets are considered personal property under the law, but in our hearts they are so much more. They are not [...]
What our Future Looks Like
Someone once told me if I climbed to the highest branch of the tree I would see my future. Later, someone [...]
CITIZENS ARREST, CITIZENS ARREST
Written by Peter Decato, Esquire You may or may not remember the episode of the Andy Griffith Show where [...]
Proations on Your Settlement Statement
By: Morgan Jones, Esquire I find it amusing that often my word processing software has a hard time [...]
Invasions of Privacy
Morning view of the bay from the dock at Weslemkoon lake Years ago – more than a decade – I [...]
Be a Mentor
Concept of global internet connectivity or international business Mentors “By learning you will teach, [...]
Real Estate Closing Settlement Statements
Real Estate Closing Settlement Statements When you close on the purchase or sale of real estate, the [...]
Create or Update your Last Will and Testament
MYTHS: “I’m too young to need a Will.” “My family will know what to do with my possessions.” [...]
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 [...]
Getting Evidence that is in Another State – Don’t Leave Valuable Information
It’s better to learn the process than to leave valuable information in a foreign state. I’m [...]
Invasions of Privacy
Morning view of the bay from the dock at Weslemkoon lake Years ago – more than a decade – I [...]
Engage in What You Do
Just finished reading … Parental Alienation: The Handbook for Mental Health and Legal Professionals. [...]
Real Estate are the Homes We Build
“Unless you enter the tiger’s den, you cannot take the cubs” – Japanese Proverb I think of real [...]
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering. These two words are so often linked that we forget that each word – pain and [...]
What Freedom Feels Like
Recently, I was speaking with someone who visits high-schools and talks to students about choices. This [...]
YOU CAN DO IT THE WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU More than 26 years ago, I started a personal training business. I [...]
Trial Experience and An Open Mind
Interesting way to use your C.A.RE in our Criminal Practice. The court room is a different world which [...]
LDAC’s and the Law
By – Keely Marie, Senior Law Clerk We see addiction, drug and alcohol problems often with cases we work [...]
Imagine in 2016 from Decato Law Office
Happy New Year from Decato Law Office We are putting together our bibliography of best reads in 2015. During [...]
Changing your Invalidating Thoughts
There is no perfect situation for dealing with stress. However, the research shows the BELIEF ONE HAS IN [...]
Holiday Families
Written by Morgan Jones, Esquire ( Real Estate & Estate Planing at Decato Law Office) I hope you all are [...]
Our Well-Being Matters – Your Well Being Matters
Headed into the new year Decato Law Office wanted to spend a bit of time on “Well-Being” for each [...]
Annulments-Marriages
ANNULMENTS – MARRIAGES When I was growing up, I was taught that once you married, you were married [...]
Abuse of Process
Abuse of process is the cousin of malicious prosecution. Abuse of process is to civil actions what malicious [...]
Though best known for the nursery rhyme “Mary had a little lamb”, it is her 20-year crusade that [...]
Happy Thanksgiving
The memories are still there. My father, mother, sister, brother and I have once again gone to my aunt and [...]
Daniel Webster and Me
R. Peter Decato – Firm Director, Decato Law Office in Lebanon, NH. Click to read Peter’s [...]
Invasion of Privacy
Years ago – more than a decade – I recall reading an article. The article predicted there would [...]
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