This is the time of year when everyone reflects on the events of the previous year and makes goals for the New Year.  One goal that should be at the top of your list this year should be to review your estate plan.   What is an estate plan?  An “estate plan” is a genera...

Recently, the United States Supreme Court upheld the law enforcement practice of obtaining, without a warrant, a DNA sample from a person arrested for certain crimes.  The Court upheld this practice as part of a legitimate police booking procedure.  Opponents of the la...

From my office, I can make it to one of several Lake Thurmond boat ramps in about 15 minutes.  Although it seems these days I tend to work more and get to put my boat in the water less. Many folks will enjoy heading to area lakes and waterways over the upcoming summ...