Divorce When You and Your Former Spouse Live in Different States

When you and your former partner live in different states and plan to get divorced, matters can get more complicated. Because you cannot file for divorce in two states, either one of you will file for divorce first and establish jurisdiction…

How to Choose Your Personal Injury Lawyer in Yuma, Arizona

If you’ve been seriously injured in an accidentin Yuma, Arizona, you may have many questions about the next steps you should take. You might be facing a range of new challenges—from making insurance claims, making demands against…

Brian Spector is the Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel “Member of the Year”

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Yuma, Arizona

If you or a loved one were hurt in a car accident, truck accident, or due to the negligence or neglect of another person or party, you may be facing a range of unique challenges. Unexpected medical bills can leave families struggling to make…

Need Divorce Lawyers in Yuma, Arizona?

While divorce begins as a personal and private decision, it is also a legal process involving courts, your finances, your children, and your future. Much is on the line during the process. This is why it is important to find a qualified divorce…

Child Support Lawyers and Custody Attorneys in Yuma, Arizona

Arizona’s child support guidelines offer standards for families to calculate child support. Because child support is based on each parent’s gross income, it is important that both parents are truthful when reporting this income. Income…

Family Law Lawyers in Yuma, Arizona

Schneider & Onofry, P.C., Attorneys at Law are qualified family law attorneys working in Yuma, Arizona. Our firm offers compassionate and caring counsel to families and individuals facing tough family law questions and concerns. We take the…

Auto Accident Lawyers in Yuma, Arizona

According to the Centers for Disease Control, car accident deaths alone cost Arizona residents an estimated $1.05 billion each year. These figures account for medical expenses and lost productivity resulting from these accidents, but these…

Accident Lawyers in Yuma, Arizona

Schneider & Onofry, P.C. is an accident law firm in Yuma, Arizona committed to helping accident victims move forward after suffering serious injuries. Our firm works closely with victims and families to help them seek compensation from insurance…

Summary Judgment in Retaliation Claim Against Town of Quartzsite

U.S. District Court Judge Mark Aspey granted the motion, which imposes liability on all defendants for the wrongful termination action.In 2011, police officers filed complaints against Gilbert with the Town Council, the Department of Public…

Court of Appeals Vacates Punitive Damage Award Against Insurance Company

This lawsuit involved a claim by the insured that the insurance company engaged in bad-faith claim-handling by underpaying on a theft loss claim. The jury awarded the plaintiff $750,000 in punitive damages, more than seven times the amount awarded…

A Long-Standing Commitment to Diversity

Since our founding in 1999, Schneider & Onofry has consistently demonstrated a commitment to recruiting and fostering the development of lawyers and staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and to achieving a collegial, supportive work…

Division of Fees with Referring Attorneys

When attorneys refer cases to Schneider & Onofry, we never increase the contingency fee to cover the fee division. We regularly accept referrals in compliance with ER 1.5(e), and we strive to serve the client’s needs and justify the referring…

Part IV: Contracts and Insurance

Business ContractsVirtually every business is involved to one extent or another with contracts, whether it be a contract with an employee, independent contractor, vendor, or customer.The idea behind a contract is simple: it is simply an understanding…

Part III: Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property rights include patents, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, and trade secrets. How are they different from each other?PatentsA patent is a property right granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which…

Part II: Basic Labor and Employment Laws

Employment Laws Which Apply to All Businesses of Any SizeFair Labor Standards Act requires that you pay employees a corresponding minimum wage as well as overtime.Immigration & Reform Control Act requires that you hire only those who can…

Part I: Starting Your Business and Avoiding Litigation

You will see that this manual covers a lot of different topics (see major topics at left). Each topic has its own immense body of law with many details. As a result, today’s business requires access to a number of different professionals.Legal…

Intellectual Property of Professional Athletes

Professional Athlete's Survival Guide - 2018 Intellectual property is a form of intangible assets that, for many athletes, has great financial value. Sports business transactions involving sponsorship, merchandising, broadcasting, and…