Thursday, September 24, 2015

How to find the Right Attorney?



By Daniel C. Lewis

Many people have asked this questions over the years.  The key to answering this question lies in several factors.  Here are just a few tips that may help you with the process.

1.  Determine what your legal needs are.  Attorneys specialize in a variety of different areas of law much like doctors specialize in different area of medicine.  You wouldn't go to a Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) for Orthodontist (braces and retainer) work nor should you mix and match your attorney specialties. You want to find an attorney that has the expertise you are looking for.  Seek out an attorney that will help you solve your issue.  

2.  Ask for recommendations from friends or family.  This is especially helpful if that friend or family member has gone through a similar situation in which they employed an attorney.  Keep in mind that each legal case is different and that what is good for one person may not be good for you.  Make sure to ask plenty of questions.



3.  Check to see if your employer offers legal plans as a benefit.  Just like buying items in bulk from Sam's Club or Costco at a reduced price, legal plans may be available much in the same way at your place of employment.  LegalShield, for example, is highly rated and offers a variety legal services plans that will allow the average consumer access to top rated attorneys around the country at an affordable price.






If you are have checked with your Human Resources Department and they are not currently offering legal services plans as a voluntary employee benefit please forward this article to them.





These plans offer attorney services as well as identity theft protection for employees.  Plans are also available for individuals as well as families.  

Keep in mind that the law is complicated and not having the right attorney could cost you more.  Attorneys understand how to get to the root of an issue and develop the best options to resolving the issue.  Finding an appropriate attorney will actually save you time and money in the end.  Taking the time to find the right one is time well spent.  


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What states issues the most speeding tickets?

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Daniel C. Lewis is known across the country as an identity theft expert.  He was named in by the National Notary Association as the 2010 National Notary of the Year.  He was also named that same year by the Indiana Secretary of State as an Honorary Secretary of State.  Daniel is a entrepreneur, writer, video editor, and was the Executive Director of the radio show "We Are Too Smart To Live Like This". 

  

Friday, August 21, 2015

How do you protect yourself from Identity Theft



by Daniel C. Lewis
Updated September 10, 2017

Each year the average financial loss attributed to identity theft hits a new high.  States like Arizona, California, Florida, Texas and Nevada are among the states with the highest identity theft complaints per year.  Identity theft is defined as the misuse of personal information to either open a new account and/or for fraudulent purposes.



Recently, Equifax, one of three largest American consumer credit reporting agency, had a massive breach.  According to the Federal Trade Commission the breach lasted from mid-May through July.  The hackers hackers accessed people's names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and insome instances, driver's license numbers.  They also stole credit card numbers for 209,000 people and dispute documents with personal identifying information for about 182,000 people.   

How then can you protect yourself from identity thieves?

Here are five proven quick easy steps design to lower your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft and to keep you safe.  I recommend doing all five steps to minimize your risk.

1.  Don't over expose or over share your information online.  This seems obvious but often time people overlook this a lot.  Also, it is recommended that you set the proper security to your online profiles such as Facebook.

2.  Destroy private records and statements. Putting your private records, bank statements, and other information into the trash allows thieves the easiest access to your information.  Shredding this information with a crosscut shredding system is recommended.

3.  Create Strong Passwords.  According to Microsoft, passwords provide the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your computer.  The stronger your password, the more protected your computer will be from hackers and malicious software.

4.  Always be on guard for phishing scams.  Phishing is the activity of defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company.  Several times the perpetrator sends out legitimate looking emails to gain access to your personal and financial information.  To avoid phishing scams, when you receive a suspicious looking emails never click on tabs inside the emails.  Instead go directly to the company's website or contact the company directly.

5.  Have a monitor/restoration system in place.  In light of the recent massive data breach with Equifax, this by far is one of the most important steps to protecting yourself.  IDShield by Kroll has one of the most affordable yet complex system on the market today.  They give a 5 million dollar service guarantee and offer restoration services by licensed professional investigators.

Protect yourself and your family today.  

Using this proven strategy will definitely lower your risk of having your identity stolen and having to spend months of trying to restore it yourself.  Stay safe.

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Daniel C. Lewis is known across the country as an identity theft expert.  Daniel is also an Independent Associate with LegalShield.  He was named in by the National Notary Association as the 2010 National Notary of the Year.  He was also named that same year by the Indiana Secretary of State as an Honorary Secretary of State.  Daniel is a entrepreneur, writer, video editor, and was the Executive Director of the radio show "We Are Too Smart To Live Like This". 

Monday, August 17, 2015

What states gives the most speeding tickets


According to the site Statistic Brain the average annual speeding ticket revenue per Police Officer is $300,000 per year.  That is a lot of tickets being issued.  The annual number of people receiving speeding tickets in the United States is 41 million.  In 2014, over 6 million was paid out in speeding tickets.  The average cost per ticket was $152 dollars.  With some areas of the country moving to using cameras to issue tickets instead of an officer the number of issues tickets could soon jump dramatically. 

In order to give you a better understanding of which areas gives the most tickets, here is a list of the top 10 ranked states that you are most likely to receive a citation.

1.      Ohio
2  Pennsylvania
3.     New York
4.     California
5.     Texas
6.     Georgia
7.     Virginia
8.     North Carolina
9.     Massachusetts
10.   Connecticut

Sometimes when traveling from one area to another it is difficult to know what the posted speed actually is.  The speed limit could drop dramatically, sometimes without a well visible sign indicating the change.  This could lead to an unsuspecting ticket. 

If you do find yourself a victim of receiving a citation and don’t live in the area you are receiving the citation it is probably best to hire an attorney in the area that you received the citation.  Using a program like LegalShield could also save time as well as money. 

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LegalShield has a network of attorneys across the country that could help you with your citation.

Above all else, be careful out there.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

What states issues the most speeding tickets?

by Daniel C. Lewis



According to the site Statistic Brain the average annual speeding ticket revenue per Police Officer is $300,000 per year.  That is a lot of tickets being issued.  The annual number of people receiving speeding tickets in the United States is 41 million.  In 2014, over 6 million was paid out in speeding tickets.  The average cost per ticket was $152 dollars.  With some areas of the country moving to using cameras to issue tickets instead of an officer the number of issues tickets could soon jump dramatically. 

In order to give you a better understanding of which areas gives the most tickets, here is a list of the top 10 ranked states that you are most likely to receive a citation.

1# Ohio
2# Pennsylvania
 3# New York
 4# California
  5# Texas
     6# Georgia
 7# Virginia
8# North Carolina
9# Massachusetts
10# Connecticut

Sometimes when traveling from one area to another it is difficult to know what the posted speed actually is.  The speed limit could drop dramatically, sometimes without a well visible sign indicating the change.  This could lead to an unsuspecting ticket.

If you do find yourself a victim of receiving a citation and don’t live in the area you are receiving the citation it is probably best to hire an attorney in the area that you received the citation.  Using a program like LegalShield could also save time as well as money. 









LegalShield has a network of attorneys across the country that could help you with your citation.

Above all else, be careful out there.


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Daniel C.  Lewis is the current President of the Indiana Notary Association.  He was named by the National Notary Association as the 2010 National Notary of the Year and also named an Honorary Secretary of State by the Indiana Secretary of State in Indiana that same year.  He is the Managing Partner of Lewis Notary & Lewis Training Services Inc. as well as an Independent Associate with LegalShield.  For more information about LegalShield click here



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Thursday, December 4, 2014

What are the Top Health Insurance Companies in Indiana

This is a complex question with many variables.  As an individual consumer, some of the things you want to look at when looking for a good carrier, are the choices of benefits as well as networks they provide.  For example, if you are under age 65 and looking for coverage, you want to be sure the insurance company you choose, has doctors they cover in the area you live. The networks that a health insurance company select may narrow as you look on and off the exchange.  

Secondly, its important to know if the programs they offer covered both on and off the exchange.  If the company does not offer programs on the exchange and you are eligible for a subsidy, you will not qualify for the subsidy if you purchase outside the exchange.

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As an employer, you want to be sure that a health insurance company offers a wide variety of programs and that most of the plans offered are withing the area's where your employees reside.

Health insurance is one of those personal tailored choices that is so critical for continued high quality of life.  Viewing your choices as a consumer could be the most important decisions of your life.  

Having a health insurance agent that is licensed to work on and off the exchange can be beneficial.  They have knowledge to help you with a reputable health insurance company in your area, while simplifying our choices.  They can also provide service and support to help you with your plan after you enroll.  






A licensed Health Insurance Agent will help guide you through the maze of health insurance.  Saving you time, money and help you understand what benefits will suit your needs best.

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Monday, October 6, 2014

How to Get Health Insurance in Indiana

Finding the right Health, Vision and Dental Insurance can be a real headache.  It is like going through a maze of red tape when you are trying to find programs that include your current doctors, to finding a truly affordable health plan.  Wouldn't it be great to have someone help you find a plan that would fit your budget and simplify the process?


Indiana Specialty Benefits  is a health, vision, and dental insurance agency located in Carmel, Indiana.    We can assist individuals, seniors and small companies find affordable insurance programs that can fit the your needs and the needs of your family. We have been helping successful business entrepreneurs obtain proper health insurance for quite sometime.  




Indiana Specialty Benefits can help you take the puzzle out of health benefits.  We are licensed Agents.  We also are certified to educate consumers on Medicare & Medicaid Services. 





  • Receive Free Health, Vision and Dental Consultation
  • Years of experience with an Insurance Professional
  • Easy and simplified process
  • Enrollment Process Made Easy
  • Help with finding a Health Plan that will meet your budget

If you are a small business owner, individual under age of 65, or senior over the age of 65 please contact Indiana Specialty Benefit at 317 403 1282 or email Daniel C. Lewis directly at dlewis@ihcsb.com  Make sure to put "Health Benefits" in the subject line.  


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