When asked whether the delegates to the Constitutional Convention had devised a monarchy or a republic, Benjamin Franklin replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” In order to keep the republic, we should know what it is, how it was created, and why it was created. After all, how can a person keep what [...]
As you may have noticed, there have been a number of changes to the website recently. New Attorney & New Name We’ve changed the name to reflect the fact that Lee Stringham is joining the firm. A man of many talents, Lee has extensive experience in business, finance, banking, and commercial real estate, and he [...]
We would like to thank Dave, Gricel, Summer, and everyone else and the Building Industry Association of Southern New Mexico for hosting the Lunch ‘n’ Learn seminar on Collections Law. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet a number of business owners and employees from companies here in Las Cruces, and we really appreciate those who [...]
The Firm will be presenting an in-depth look into the law and process of collections at the Building Industry Association of Southern New Mexico on Wednesday, September 8, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. In order to stay in business, you must get paid for the goods and services you offer. Most of the time, [...]
The Dwyer Law Firm would like to congratulate Lee Stringham and everyone else who discovered today that they passed the July 2010 bar exam here in New Mexico. For some, the news marks the end of a three year journey; for others, the trek was more like eight years. For all, it’s an accomplishment worth [...]
In her report to Congress, the National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson expressed her concern about requiring businesses to submit an IRS Form 1099 to every entity that receives more than $600 per year for goods or services. As explained in a previous post, beginning on January 1, 2012, the healthcare overhaul signed into law by [...]
If, after considering all the reasons not to do so, you decide to call the IRS, please be patient. According to a summary of National Taxpayer Advocate report to Congress, the IRS is not answering its phone as often as it used to. In fiscal year 2008, the IRS only answered 53% of its calls [...]
As the Wall Street Journal mentioned here over the weekend, things at the IRS aren’t going so well according to the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA), Nina Olson. In the most recent NTA’s report to Congress, Ms. Olson noted that Congress has taxed the IRS with duties that include “delivering social benefits and programs to the [...]
Many thanks to the fine folks over at the Building Industry Association of Southern New Mexico for the warm welcome they have extended to the Dwyer Law Firm! As a new member of the BIA, the Firm is looking forward to working with the staff and members of the Association and hopes to be a [...]
This video is an excellent explanation of why it is never a good idea to speak to the police or the IRS. As Professor Duane details, this rule applies even if the person is innocent or will only tell the truth. Professor James Duane graduated from Harvard Law School, practiced criminal defense, and now teaches [...]
