THE TRIAL ATTORNEY THAT GIVES YOU STRENGTH
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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 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 [...]
Trial Days
When a Few Days Pass A few days have passed since our last post. Although we believe the weekends are for [...]
The Seasons are Changing – Buying and Selling in Winter Months
The Seasons are Changing Winter is kind of a big deal in New England, including for the housing market. The [...]
Real Estate Geek – At Decato Law Office
Real estate geek – Loving the Work I do at Decato Law! How did I end up in real estate law? Well, I [...]
Paying off your Mortgage Early
It is true that paying extra on the principal of your mortgage can save you significant money over the [...]
The Spartan, Esq.
We are all just real people… even Lawyers! Written by Morgan Jones Spartan, Esq. Have you heard of a [...]
Be-A-ware of Reverse Mortgages
I hesitate to ever give anything a blanket label of good or bad and I will extend that to reverse [...]
Happy Labor Day Tom Brady and Patriots Fans Everywhere
September 6, 2015 – Peter Decato Okay. I’ll admit it. I read the 40 page decision handed down by [...]
Action Plans with Legal Matters
“Action” is not always easy to take on! Try this….. Parts of an Action Plan 1. Something [...]
Medicaid Planning
Morning view of the bay from the dock at Weslemkoon lake They have similar names that can be confusing but [...]
Working with your Guardian Ad Litem
R. Peter Decato – Firm Director, Decato Law Office in Lebanon, NH. Click to read Peter’s history. [...]
Criminal Attorney
WHAT IF I NEED A CRIMINAL ATTORNEY Time is of the essence if you are facing criminal charges. Still, you want [...]
News from the Decato Law Office Team
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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 [...]
Do you really know who is on the deed to your house?
Latest News – Decato Law Office in Lebanon, NH. (603) 678-8000 Do you really know who is on the deed to [...]
One Difference Between Mediation and Having an Attorney in a Divorce Case
Latest News – Decato Law Office in Lebanon, NH. (603) 678-8000 There may be many differences, [...]
DOES IT MATTER WHO GOES FIRST? Consider a situation where a person files for divorce. The non-filing spouse [...]
Decato Law Office is Hiring
Law firm seeking an energized open individual for an Associate Attorney position with room to grow. Looking [...]
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 [...]
Child Custody in New Hampshire
CHILD CUSTODY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Information that may help you. When divorcing parents come into court for a [...]
Buy a Home Now!
Buying a home costs money. Lots of money. There’s the down payment and the monthly mortgage payment and the [...]
Estate Planning: Let us help you with your miles.
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening BY ROBERT FROST “Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in [...]
Memorial Day speech given by Peter Decato on May 25, 2015
This speech was given in Colburn Park, by Attorney Decato, Monday – May 25th, 2015. He wanted to share [...]
NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO REFINANCE YOUR REAL ESTATE The housing market is well on its way to healing after the [...]
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 [...]
When Changes Occur You Deserve Support
Purchasing a home, choosing representation in a legal matter, planning your estate, deciding to marry, [...]
Decato Law Office Welcomes Morgan Jones
Decato Law Office welcomes Morgan Jones! Morgan earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Motions to Reconsider
You’ve probably heard of motions to reconsider. If you haven’t, think of a motion to reconsider as the [...]
Employer Liability
Let me start with some legal speak – at common law, a master was responsible for the torts of his [...]
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 [...]
Malicious Defense of a Civil Action
I like it when the law is even-handed. Imagine what life would be like if it wasn’t. Everything would be [...]
The Law of Defamation
On one occasion, I was researching the law of defamation. In doing so, I stumbled upon words written by [...]
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 [...]
Statutory Rape in New Hampshire
Statistics show that 16% of adolescents under the age of 15 have had sex. About one third of all high school [...]
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