After initial payment we where to divide $100,000+ between the 3 of us step father, brother and myself. Step father has decided he wants to not give me my portion. In 2016 the amount I was supposed to get after the initial payment was $37,000 but now with the interest that was added on that per GA... View More 
answered on Apr 15, 2024
In a Georgia Wrongful Death case, the surviving children have the right to share the recovery with the surviving spouse. However, under Georgia law, the surviving spouse cannot receive less than one-third of the wrongful death damages (with limited exceptions). In the scenario you have described (a... View More
Was arrested for burglary and prowling then later possession with intent was added. Court papers state theft by taking and trespassing nothing on possession I don’t understand. I cannot afford a attorney
answered on Jul 10, 2023
Regarding the charges themselves, a District Attorney has the right to dismiss, modify, or upgrade charges based upon his/her evaluation of the case. Bottom line, they do not have to do what the police arrest you for.
Felony charges have the potential for serious prison time, so it is... View More
Realizing that this largely depend on the individual case, is it common or uncommon for attorneys to accept anti-SLAPP cases on contingency in states with statutes that require the court to award legal fees in successful anti-SLAPP motions?
answered on Jul 10, 2023
It would be very uncommon to see a contingency fee on an anti-SLAPP lawsuit because their is no guarantee of payment even if the case is successful. Frequently, even in a SLAPP suit, the parties will reach alternative settlement arrangements that do not result in the case going to Court. Even... View More
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