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RL Johnson
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Conflicts in Child Protection Proceedings [Michigan]: Part 4 ~ Handling Conflicts Between Siblings
by Christian, civil trial attorney, RL Johnson To defend the cause of the weak and fatherless and maintain the rights of the poor and...
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RL Johnson
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Conflicts in Child Protection Proceedings [Michigan]: Part 3 ~ The Duty to Take Protective Action
by Christian, civil trial attorney, RL Johnson To defend the cause of the weak and fatherless and maintain the rights of the poor and...

RL Johnson
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What Does My Attorney Expect from Me?
Click here or on the image above to watch the video that accompanies this article. Together, these pieces answer the question: What does...
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RL Johnson
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Conflicts in Child Protection Proceedings [Michigan]: Part 2 ~ Confidentiality
Is the L-GAL bound to protect information gained in the professional relationship with the child-client that the child has requested be held
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RL Johnson
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Conflicts in Child Protection Proceedings [Michigan]: Part 1 ~ To whom does an L-GAL Owe Fidelity
by Christian, civil trial attorney, RL Johnson To defend the cause of the weak and fatherless and maintain the rights of the poor and...

RL Johnson
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Abortion is Not a Fundamental Right Guaranteed by the United States Constitution
in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Abortion is Not a Fundamental Right Guaranteed by the United States Constitution

RL Johnson
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Don’t be Fooled by Tax Protestors Bearing Abusive Tax Schemes
by Christian, civil trial attorney, RL Johnson Many taxpayers are looking for estate planning vehicles that will ensure that upon their...

RL Johnson
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The Sunsetting of the Temporary, COVID-19 Federal Bankruptcy Relief
by Christian, civil trial attorney, RL Johnson At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this blog did a series of informational videos...

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In a car accident settlement, what should you ask for?
Learn what you should do in a car accident settlement