by Angie Martell | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
By West Resendes & Angie Martell Imagine living in a world where no one knows your language and you must navigate everyday life using interpreters and special services to help you communicate with others. Imagine a world where everyone is deaf and you are the only...
by Angie Martell | Jun 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
As a mediator, I am always looking for how to find common ground between the parties that come to see me. Unfortunately, when someone comes to see me as a mediator, it is because they cannot agree or the matter has sufficiently escalated that they “cannot see...
by Angie Martell | Apr 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
When choosing a lawyer make sure he or she understands your issues. Make sure he or she understands the complexities of your legal case as well as the legal landscape on the issues you face. To understand the complexities of a LGBT client’s case a lawyer must be well...
by Angie Martell | Mar 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Throughout the nation, there are 23 states where medicinal use of marihuana is legal, including Michigan. While we are seeing a growing increase of legalization of marihuana in other states, we are also seeing a growing concern of potential legal consequences that...
by Angie Martell | Feb 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
As a holistic attorney, I know all too well how complicated it can be to run a business. As business owners, we put our love and vision into our business. We envision and dream of its potential, but even though we all want to increase our time and money for...
by Angie Martell | Dec 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
While breaking up is hard to do, some attorneys have said that the legalization of same-sex marriage makes LGBT divorces just like any other, but it may not be that simple. While Obergefell and Windsor have offered married same-sex couples some protection and same-sex...
by Angie Martell | Oct 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
As we all know, Estate planning is far broader that just how assets should be divided after someone dies. Estate planning is about planning for life’s challenges such as: temporary or long term lifetime disability medical emergencies the efficient management of...
by Angie Martell | Mar 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
As the inhabitants of this very special planet, we often ask ourselves where we are going and when will we get there. We are in such a rush to get there that we miss those present moments that fill our lives with joy. Maybe the question is not where are we going, but...
by Angie Martell | Feb 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
While 2014 brought many successes nationally for the LGBT community, here in Michigan there were very few successes. On a national level, 36 states and the District of Columbia and more than 10 tribal nations recognize gay marriages. Nationally, the United States...
by Angie Martell | Jan 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
In last month’s article, I wrote about how commonality promotes peace, justice, and equality, yet, what I failed to focus due to space constraints was how the “art of communication” was so important to that dialogue. Some people will say that there are eight barriers...
