Forty years of law, finally in plain English

After four decades practicing law — and watching too many good people get lost in legalese — Hemberg started this site to answer the questions clients always asked but were afraid to. No retainers, no jargon, no scare tactics. Just clear explanations of how the law actually works for everyday people.

Every guide here is written to be understood by a regular person at the kitchen table, not a courtroom. Reader questions drive most of what gets written — if there is something you are trying to figure out, send it in.

A note on what this is — and isn’t

Hemberg’s Law provides general legal information for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws vary by state and change over time. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.