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Aggravated Assault in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Criminal Law
Aggravated assault is one of the most serious charges you can face in Pennsylvania. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has held that proving aggravated assault requires the government to demonstrate the mental intent to cause serious bodily…
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Cornerstone Law Firm is honored to serve the Berks County, Pennsylvania and beyond. We're happy to solve your legal problems, even through the uncertainty and stress of the current coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Writ of Summons
Lawsuit
If you’ve been served with a Writ of Summons in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania or, in any other county in Pennsylvania for that matter, it’s extremely important that you do not ignore it. A Writ of Summons is the beginning of a lawsuit,…
Default Judgment
Lawsuit
When you fail to respond
to a lawsuit filed against you, the court will grant the other party whatever
relief they were seeking in their Complaint. This is known as a “default
judgment.” In this post, we’ll discuss default judgments,…
Berks County Defendant Not Guilty on Aggravated Assault Charges
Criminal Law
Last week, on May 21st and 22nd, Attorney Joel Ready defended an individual accused of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in a case arising out of an incident in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
The two-day trial involved nine witness’…
Wrongful Death in Reading, Pennsylvania
Wrongful DeathWhen a loved one passes away because of someone else’s negligence, it can be very hard to decide what to do next. Nothing can ever replace the individual that you’ve lost in your life, but you are entitled to compensation for the enormous…
Construction Litigation
ConstructionOne of the most commonly litigated issues in America is construction. Whether it’s because a construction company failed to do the work that was promised, did the work inadequately, or because of buyer’s remorse that causes a customer to…
What do I do if I get a traffic ticket?
Berks County, Traffic TicketIf you’ve been pulled over and given a traffic ticket, or if you’ve received a traffic ticket in the mail, you should think carefully about your options before pleading guilty to it. When you plead guilty to a traffic ticket, you will incur…
What is Subrogation?
Personal InjuryIf you filed a claim with an insurance adjuster after a car accident or any other type of motor vehicle accident, there are a few unusual terms that you are going to hear. One of them is “subrogation.” You may hear about it first from the…