Mazaheri Law Firm
Monthly News
August 2009

In This Issue
Lotterys are the golden ticket for child support enforcement
Working more and earning less? You could be owed unpaid wages or overtime.
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Mazaheri Law Firm
3445 W. Memorial Road, Ste. H
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73134
(405) 414-2222
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Dear Friends,

Thank you for your continued business and support of the firm.  We have been successful in taking cases in Employment, Immigration, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, and DUI/DWIs.  As some of you know, we have been growing the practice into new areas of law.  We are now taking family law cases and doing mediations for commercial, employment, and civil matters as well as for family disputes.  If you or anyone you know has a legal need that we can help with, please pass along our information.

Sincerely,

Katherine Mazaheri, Esq.
Mazaheri Law Firm
 
"Show Me the Money"
Not receiving that child support check in the mail?  Here's an alternative...
Baby MoneyA recent report from KOCO channel 5 stated that since Oklahoma implemented the lottery, over $100,000 in state lottery winnings have been intercepted to pay child support obligations.

"In Oklahoma, state law requires lottery officials to first check whether winners owe back child support before paying out large prizes."  To read the actual article, check out our blog.

In case you or your former partner don't win the lottery, you should contact an experienced attorney to help you recover the back and current child support owed to you and your child.For more information on issues regarding your family, go to www.familyokc.com.
 
Unpaid Overtime Candidates
All work and no play could mean you're owed money!
Tired employee
It's trendy to be part of the Apple corporation these days, but the affiliation with Steve Jobs may not be worth the work.

A former MAC technician has filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, complaining that Apple, Inc. is not paying overtime due to it's employees. 

Under Federal Law, overtime pay is required for non-managerial employees who do not fall into an "exempt" status category.  In this case, the attorneys allege that "The defendant knowingly had the plaintiff work off the clock and did not pay the plaintiff overtime."

Unfortunately, this is a common practice with many employers and we have seen that over time, a claim like this expands to multiple employees, including undocumented workers (who many employers think do not have legal rights).  Our firm has seen and taken similar cases such as the one filed above and have settled reasonably. 

If you or someone you know is working 40 plus hours and not being paid overtime, don't hesitate to call an experienced attorney to help you recover your hard earned money. 

Furthermore, if you are a business owner and need help with a claim of this type or need guidance to make sure you are in compliance with the law contacting an attorney could save you a considerable amount in future litigation fees.

For more information on the case mentioned above visit our blog or check out www.employmentokc.com.


About Our Law Firm

The Mazaheri Law Firm believes that clients have the right to know what to expect when they enter into a professional relationship with their lawyer. The following statement summarizes our philosophy of practice and our commitment to you, should you become our client:

"We provide you professional legal services with compassion. We emphasize service to our clients and a personal touch on each claim. We treat you with respect and work hard to get you all that you deserve."
 
Mazaheri Law Firm
3445 W. Memorial Road, Ste. H
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73134
Mazaheri Law Firm
Our Brief Tips:


Car Accidents: Don't admit fault immediately following your car accident. Let the authorities do that for you.


Traffic Stops: Don't voluntarily consent to a search of your home or vehicle.  Let the police get a warrant.


Real Estate: Read your contract (especially the fine print...that's where the catch is!) If you don't understand the language and need clarification, consult an experienced attorney that can interpret provisions that will ultimately affect you.


Child Support: To enforce an unpaid child support orderan attorney can help you get your child support paid and then recover attorneys fees from the violating party.


Mediation
Settles
Cases

In this economy, litigation can be time consuming and expensive.  Today, many parties choose to resolve their dispute through mediation because the process is both confidential and voluntary.  Mediation does work!  Mediation has, as its focus, solution - not winners and losers. Mediation's goal is an agreement acceptable to all parties which can minimize the hassle of court costs and attorney fees rising.

If you are involved in a dispute and need to resolve your case, call us at 414-2222 or email at mediation@mazaherilawfirm.com.
 
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