St. Tammany Parish is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, approximately 25 miles from the New Orleans metro area. Few areas of the country boast as much natural diversity as St. Tammany Parish. From the pristine lakefront of Mandeville and Slidell to the rolling hills and horse pastures of Folsom, St. Tammany offers […]
Newly divorced or separated couples have it tough during the Holidays, and every year they have to figure out how to negotiate Christmas from a different place. Although it can be really painful and sad, it can also be a time of new experiences and traditions. The first year can be the hardest because of […]
Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. Separating is never easy and is a very difficult place to be emotionally, and as the best divorce lawyer in Covington, Tammy Karas-Griggs wants to help those that are struggling to heal the right way. Here are seven secrets to surviving a marriage separation. Be Kind It’s important to […]
A Necessary Ally in the Courtroom Speeding tickets happen to everyone. Whether you are running late for work, or just not paying close attention to your speedometer, you can receive a speeding ticket for just going five mph or more over the speed limit. In Louisiana, the Causeway Bridge has been a focal point for […]
In the journal of Anaesthesia, researchers surveyed more than three million patients who received general anesthesia and concluded that roughly one in 19,600 patients “accidentally” wake up during surgery. This is referred to as Anaesthesia Awareness, and when retold by the patients who have experienced it, it sounds like a real horror story. Patients described […]
The second you decide to drive while intoxicated is the second you begin to put yourself and others at risk. Although most people know it isn’t a great idea to get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence, human beings make mistakes, and a DUI is still one of the most common […]
Buddy Holly, Patsy Cline, Otis Redding, Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Denver, Aaliyah and Troy Gentry all graced the world with their musical talent but tragically, all of these musicians met the same fate: death from a plane crash. The odds of being killed on an airline flight is 1 in 29.4 million, but last year while […]
Losing a loved one is a difficult time, and this tremendous loss can deepen rifts and cause problems among the entire family. What makes the passing of a family member even more challenging is that within the month after the death, you are faced with legal affairs. By their nature, disputes over wills, trusts, and […]
A Historic Example of Why The Maritime Lawyer Is Necessary In the use of any mode of transportation, accidents are bound to happen. Many times, accidents occur because of negligent mistakes but the results sometimes last a lifetime. People hear about road accidents, rail accidents and aircraft crashes all of the time, but seldom do […]
Regardless of your level of experience with the law, no one looks forward to a day in court. No matter if you are the defendant or plaintiff, few things can be more stressful and nerve wracking than having to stand trial. Fortunately, these are among the situations in which you can call upon the experienced trial […]