About Canaan Suitt, J.D.

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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.

What Can You Legally Do About Neighbor Disputes Over Trees?

Understanding your options for handling tree disputes

Trees can be a wonderful feature of your landscape. They provide shade, improve the health of your yard and local ecosystem, and increase the beauty of your property. However, trees can also be the root of neighbor disputes. Tree disputes can arise in many situations. If not maintained, trees can become an eyesore or even a hazard. Tree branches hanging over your property line can cause property damage by dropping debris, clogging gutters, or brushing against your house. If a neighbor removes …

Can You Sue a Neighbor for Mental or Verbal Harassment?

Understanding your options for dealing with neighbor harassment 

No one ever wants to deal with neighbor disputes. We want our homes to be safe and peaceful places. However, conflicts with neighbors do arise and sometimes can devolve into neighbor harassment. The good news in such a stressful situation is that you have tools to stop the harassment, many of which don’t involve a civil lawsuit or criminal charges. If legal action becomes necessary, however, it’s important to understand your legal rights and options. What Is Neighbor Harassment? Harassing …

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