5 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Still living with your parents? Sick and tired of telling your roommate to clean up after him/herself? Ready to be on your own and independent? Think that your rent is too high? Can’t stand your...
View ArticleOur Day in Court (or Maybe Just the Office): April 14 is Be Kind to Lawyers Day
What do you call a smiling, courteous person at a bar association event? The caterer. What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a great lawyer? A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows...
View ArticleNational Law Day 2020: Celebrating the Right to Vote
May 1 was national Law Day, encouraging Americans to reflect upon the importance of law in society and its role in the foundation of the country. It’s an opportunity to consider the personal rights...
View ArticleNational Homeownership Month 2020
Few things are as exhilarating (or as scary) as homeownership. And it’s understandable why. On the one hand, owning a home gives the homeowner a retreat—a personal space to call their own. On the...
View ArticleWestern Mass News: Preparing for the unexpected amidst the pandemic
Attorney Mary Paier Powers was a recent guest on Western Mass News to explain the importance of preparing for the unexpected, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Key estate planning...
View ArticleBe Prepared: September is National Preparedness Month
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s this: expect the unexpected. From a global pandemic to murder hornets to tornado watches, warnings and touchdowns, it’s been a bumpy ride, to say the least. On the...
View ArticleFive Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud
International Fraud Awareness Week: November 15–21 By the time you finish reading this sentence, a financial crime will have been committed somewhere in the United States; if you can believe it,...
View ArticleWintertime Personal Injury Risks: What Happens if You’re Hurt
Accidents happen and in New England, the risk increases for some types of injuries during the winter months. It’s important to remember, though, that if you are injured due to someone else’s...
View ArticleNavigating Long-Term Care Planning with Powers Law Group
When you consider long-term care, you may immediately think of nursing homes. But, contrary to that belief, long-term care can include a wide variety of services to assist adults in living...
View ArticleNavigating the Rights of Landlords and Tenants in Massachusetts
The relationship between landlords and tenants can be a complicated one, both legally and socially. At Powers Law Group, we have more than 40 years of experience representing landlords in...
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