Some Legal Trivia

By Katya Sverdlov
Founding Attorney

Did you know? Code of Hammurabi (around 1792 BCE) is one of the oldest and most complete written collections of law. Hammurabi was the soxth king of Babylon.

The prologue to the Code expresses its purpose: “that the strong might not oppress the weak, that justice be given to orphan and widow”

Code has 252 separate provisions, arranged by subject (debts, family, personal injury, etc). Laws vary based on crime and social status of offender and victim.

The most famous principal of the Code is “an eye for an eye”. This principle has now been used for thousands of years!

About the Author

Katya Sverdlov, Esq., a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and attorney, founded Sverdlov Law to provide personalized legal services in estate planning, probate, elder law, and business succession. With 12 years on Wall Street, she manages complex financial matters. A Cornell University and Brooklyn Law School graduate, she also lectures, writes, and volunteers.