About Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Canaan Suitt received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. After serving as a senior editor for the law school’s comparative law blog, he was a staff member of the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review (ELPR). As a legal intern at the National Center for State Courts, he assisted in international rule of law projects and policy review; as a research assistant, he studied political dynamics in the U.S. federal judiciary. His articles on law and philosophy have been published in the ELPR as well as the academic journal Dewey Studies. He loves using his background in research and writing to make legal information accessible. Canaan currently writes for SuperLawyers.com. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, and being a cat dad.
Articles written by Canaan Suitt, J.D.
How Do I Prove a Bad Faith Insurance Claim?
Whether it’s auto insurance, homeowners' insurance, or health insurance, you regularly pay a certain amount in premiums to your insurance company, and in turn, it promises that if you are involved in an accident or become sick, it will reimburse you for your expenses under the terms of the insurance agreement. Often, insurance claims work the way they’re supposed to, resulting in your reimbursement. But what happens if you’re in a car accident or become ill and the insurance …
Should I Get a Lawyer to File My Insurance Claim?
You should get a lawyer to file your insurance claim in a liability dispute if the insurance adjuster acts in bad faith or makes a lowball offer in your settlement negotiations. Most minor claims do not require legal representation or litigation. However, after a claim denial, an attorney can recover maximum compensation up to your coverage limits for personal injury and property damage. Some claims are open to policy interpretation and differing damage assessments. An attorney helps with …
My Insurance Claim Was Denied. What Can I Do?
If your insurance claim was denied, file an insurance appeal, initiate an external review, or contact legal counsel. Review the denial letter to identify any policy exclusions, missed filing deadlines, or coverage disputes. Collect additional evidence to show proof of loss or a medical necessity for treatment. Keep a record of your documentation trail, including adjuster communications. You can also file a regulator complaint with your state insurance commissioner if your adjuster is acting in …
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Entertainment Licensing Agreement?
If you are a creative professional who wants to let others use your work, it's important to have a licensing agreement that establishes your interests and can be used to enforce your rights. Many gifted young creatives and athletes enter professional ranks without understanding their legal rights. This article will introduce licensing agreements and why it's a good idea to have an entertainment and sports law attorney involved when drafting or negotiating these legal documents. What Is …
How Do I Protect Intellectual Property in Entertainment?
Protect your intellectual property rights in entertainment by registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office (Library of Congress). After copyright registration and getting title and music clearance, you can transfer IP rights in an assignment to document a clear chain of title and royalty terms. Errors and omissions insurance is often required to get clearance and for work-for-hire agreements, nondisclosure agreements, location releases, and talent releases. IP counsel can file a …
Can I Sue To Protect the Environment?
Individuals can sue to protect the environment by showing personal harm or use a citizen suit to enforce environmental statutes. Standing requirements for personal injury require an injury in fact, and a citizen suit allows you to enforce federal laws with a 60-day notice letter to get injunctive relief and attorney fees. The Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act authorize citizen suits to compel action for permit violations or agency inaction, including civil penalties for the government. Talk to …
What Does an Environmental Lawyer Do?
An environmental lawyer is an attorney who represents businesses in EPA negotiations, administrative hearings, compliance counseling, and permit appeals. Environmental lawyers handle permit applications, engage in enforcement defense, conduct due diligence for regulatory compliance, and follow state agency disclosure obligations. Lawyers are vital for phase one assessments for property transactions involving cleanup negotiations. Consult an environmental attorney for legal advice about …
How To Ensure Legal Protection for a Parent With Dementia
Creating an estate plan helps older people prepare for what lies ahead. At a minimum, a plan should include a will, a power of attorney, and a healthcare proxy. These documents detail how to distribute assets upon death and appoint someone to make financial and medical decisions. For more information on asset protection and long-term care planning for Alzheimer's or dementia, consult an elder law attorney. Legal Issues That Can Arise After a Memory Impairment Diagnosis "For most people, there's …
What Is Elderly Financial Abuse?
Elder financial abuse involves taking advantage of older adults with scams, identity theft, caregiver theft, and misappropriated funds from people in a position of trust. Family members with a power of attorney or professionals with a fiduciary duty commit financial exploitation with unauthorized transactions, forged signatures, account skimming, and trust mismanagement. Signs of possible financial abuse include will changes and property transfers by someone with undue influence. After …
What Does a Medicaid Planning Attorney Do?
A Medicaid planning attorney helps individuals qualify for government benefits, including nursing home and long-term care. Medicaid has asset and income limits, and eligibility planning legal compliance involves asset protection, spousal protections, and wealth preservation. The government can seek estate recovery for improper asset transfers during the look-back period. Medicaid Benefit coordination with Medicaid spend-downs can maximize benefits and ensure legal compliance to avoid penalty …
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