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Judge Johnny Houston is a municipal judge but he also maintains a private practice that focuses on criminal defense with a special emphasis on DUI. Mr. Houston share with us the 4 ways you can be charged with DUI and also how to choose an attorney to represent you.

Memphis Attorney Bill Walk knows the signs that indicate whether the nursing home is neglecting or abusing your loved ones. Listen in to learn how to insure that your loved ones are getting the medical attention and care that they deserve.

Memphis Attorney Kevin Hudson discusses how to evict someone from your rental home. Kevin explains how a real estate investor can serve as their own attorney in an eviction proceeding as well as those scenarios in which a property owner is precluded from representing themselves. We also learn what the court costs for an eviction (or F.E.D., the legal term for an eviction) in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, how long a typical eviction takes and some potential stumbling blocks for the pro se litigant. In many cases, you can save money by handling your own evictions as they are typically a fairly easy legal proceeding. You just have to decide if you are willing to invest the time and assume the risks associated with being your own lawyer.

Today I sat down with Bridge Capital founder and CEO, Scott Gruber. Scott comes from the institutional bond business, having been a salesman, a sales manager and having started bond floors for large investment banks. After exiting that business, Scott decided to feed his appetite for something more entrepreneurial. I was there when he and some partners started Bridge Capital to serve as a lender to the investor market. They filled a gap when the real estate crisis hit and the banks wouldn't give loans to real estate investors. I thought it was a solid niche business that would exist until traditional banks decided to re-enter sector. Bridge Capital has flourished and has expanded to serve several different markets across the country. Listen in and you'll hear why.

Attorney Marc Diaz discusses the differences between foreclosures, short sales and REOs and the risks attendant with each. This is an entry level episode for our real estate investor series.

Divorce can be one of the most traumatic and expensive events in a person's life. It doesn't always have to be expensive though. Attorney Bill Hagan gives some great advice on how you can save on your divorce and what is needed to get divorced. Bill handles uncontested and contested divorce cases.

A business is like a marriage. The problem is that many businesses are treated like love at first sight. They don't go thru the requisite amount of dating and planning. By starting a business with open, honest communications you will improve your chances for survival and having a long relationship with your partners.

Who qualifies to file a bankruptcy? According to Memphis attorney Artie Byrd, most Americans already qualify. So, then the question becomes whether you should? That's the question we will answer in this first episode of our consumer bankruptcy series.

If you have been convicted of a felony, then you have lost some of your civil rights. Those include your right to carry a gun, your right to vote, you could not even serve as the executor in your mother's will. Attorney Kevin Hudson will explain the procedure, including costs and timeframe, for restoring your civil rights. You may be surprised how simple the process is and relatively quick and inexpensive.

CloseTrak attorneys Marc Diaz and Robin Hogue-Hughes are joined by Mike Diaz, Loan Originator with Evolve Mortgage to discuss closing costs for home buyers. Coming up with a firm, final number that a borrower will need at closing is a moving target and involves the coordination of a lot of people, factors and calculators. After listening to this episode, you'll be super savvy when you go to the closing table and review your settlement statement.

Ever consider changing your name - maybe there's a new serial killer with your name? Maybe you want to be known as Snoop Dogg, or Clark Kent, or change your first name to Marvelous? Or maybe you've decided that your baby doesn't look a James now and want to change his name to Samuel. On this episode we discuss how to legally change your name with attorney Kevin Hudson. Not everyone may be allowed to change their name - Kevin tells us who is eligible and how to do it.

Attorney Marc Diaz has been closing real estate transactions in Memphis, Tennessee for over 20 years. In this episode Marc discusses one of his most often asked questions - "How much are closing costs?" Marc will answer this question in 2 separate episodes. In this episode, Part 1, Marc discusses the closing costs for sellers. Marc is the founder and co-owner of CloseTrak, LLC, a full service real estate closing firm serving the greater Memphis area with 3 locations: Bartlett/Cordova, Memphis and Collierville.

Making the decision to terminate an employee can be very stressful and a natural reaction to that stress is to act hastily. Slow down and go thru a process. Memphis attorney Jim Simpson has been advising managers and business owners on employment law matters for over 20 years. In this interview, Jim outlines the proper procedure for terminating an employee.

If you have ever been involved in a lawsuit then you know how expensive it can be. But, there is a cheaper alternative - you can be your own lawyer and file your own lawsuit. In this episode, attorney Kevin Hudson walks you thru the analysis of whether to file your own lawsuit, and if so, the steps to filing your own lawsuit in General Sessions Court in Shelby County, Tennessee.

David Pool - Getting a traffic ticket is generally more of a nuisance than anything - do you really need to hire an attorney to deal with such a petty offense? Attorney David Pool and Marc discuss the merits of fighting traffic tickets and why you should hire one for your next traffic ticket.

Robert Amann is a former law enforcement officer that now is a practicing criminal attorney. Marc interviews Robert on whether or not you should consent to a DUI test in the event you are pulled over under suspicion of DUI. Tune in to hear Robert's advice on how to answer, when asked by a police officer, "Have you been drinking?" Robert brings the unique perspective of having arrested people for DUI and now defending people charged with DUI.

Jim Simpson - Marc interviews attorney Jim Simpson with the law firm of Allen Summers Simpson Lillie & Gresham. Mr. Simpson has represented numerous employers and companies in labor issues, commercial litigation and business disputes. On today's episode Jim and Marc discuss company sponsored parties and the potential issues that can arise and how a company can minimize their potential exposure.