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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: Will my roommate (leaseholder) get arrested if she puts my things in storage and change the locks? I’m not on lease

My roommate is the leaseholder, I’m not on lease, we had a falling out and I’m trying to leave as soon as I can but I’m delayed, she has given me 6mo already hasn’t asked for rent and I appreciate that, but she’s fed up now and said she’s going to put my stuff in storage and change the... View More

Steven Warren Smollens
Steven Warren Smollens
answered on Apr 29, 2024

Dear Brooklyn Roommate

What more of a deterrent do you want on top of an arrest? A letter from your lawyer to suggest that there is a risk of a civil lawsuit for unlawful eviction?

Of course you don't have to move even if you are not paying rent. Your lawyer could convince...
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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for New York on
Q: Can I refuse to answer question?

In a lawsuit am I protected from refusing to answer personal questions about my self and family members, due to religious reasons, privacy, and self incriminating.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Apr 25, 2024

The bottom line is for most personal information, no you cannot.

While your 5th Amendment right against self incrimination can be put forth for some issues. But, if you are the Plaintiff, this could harm your case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for New York on
Q: What time limitations exist in filing a motion to vacate a 3215 default judgement, (pursuant to cplr 5015(a), (b), (c)?

Cplr 5015 (a), ground #1 Excusable default limits motion to one year after service of order. Are the other grounds time barred as well?

If the Default judgement was granted an inquest, does the inquest effect the time limit to file a 5015 motion? Does it run from the original order... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Apr 19, 2024

5015 should provide the answer. Did you read it carefully?

Jack

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Landlord - Tenant for New York on
Q: My Apartment is refusing to sign my lease or accept rent. Now they are suing me in civil court for all the fees and rent

How do I force them to renew my lease? How do I get out of paying them anything or at least anything until they renew my lease? The apartment and building have had terrible conditions including no gas for months unreliable heat and hot water, dangerous elevator constantly out of service, in... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Civil Rights for New York on
Q: Is a detective supposed to question family and friends when they think there is foul play?

The detective only questions the two people that lived with my sister. One use to be a heroin addict. she has been clean for 15 years as she says and the other has mental issues who has a case worker. My sister thought she was another Mother Theresa. They did kill my sister, they did elderly... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Federal Crimes for New York on
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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Constitutional Law and Civil Litigation for New York on
Q: What does constitutional & statutory provisions involved mean in a writ of certiorari petition from the US Supreme Court

What does constitutional & statutory provisions involved mean in a writ of certiorari petition from the US Supreme Court?

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answered on May 1, 2024

In a writ of certiorari petition from the US Supreme Court, the term "constitutional and statutory provisions involved" refers to the specific parts of the Constitution and any relevant laws that are applicable to the legal issues being presented in the case. This includes any... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for New York on
Q: i have a question about tree line cutting.

Ilooked upcase law in new york Holser v

geerlott 2021 . I hired a guy to cut the trees down and i recieved $1630 dollars for the logs. Now my neighbor had a new survey done and the one stake does not match were my stakes were.I have 7trees then that were cut just over on his line. now... View More

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answered on Apr 17, 2024

Crazy that you should ask this question right now as a I prepare to go to a full jury trial for the removal of brush on a lot. Google RPAPL 861. The problem is that sometimes you can be liable for trespass, treble damages and punitive damages, depending upon the allegations and proof. You... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy and Employment Law for New York on
Q: I am wondering if I can sue my employer for negligent infliction of emotional distress. I'm near Ontario County NY

I have a loan out thru my retirement. My employer didn't make the appropriate payroll deduction to pay my loan payment and the loan went into default. I can no longer borrow against this loan which has forced me to do a bankruptcy. This has caused me extreme emotional distress.. I have been to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's difficult to say with certainty whether the consequences you suffered from the payroll deduction would present the basis for a strong case. Although it's clear that you suffered here, and such damages are always part of the recovery inventory in a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Litigation for New York on
Q: I have a writ of certiorari petition packet from the US Supreme Court that needs to be done on, or before 6/6/2024.

I have difficulties in understanding some pages, such as: 1)related cases 2)in the table of authorities cited on part that asks cases 3)statement of the case. These are the 3 that I have difficulties in understanding, in which, I have to make sure that I fill it out correctly or it will get... View More

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answered on Apr 17, 2024

The questions you are asking are very basic, and the fact that you have to ask them suggests that you should not be attempting this appeal to the U.. Supreme Court without legal representation.

Q. what does related case mean? A. related cases" means other cases that you are involved...
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4 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Medical Malpractice for New York on
Q: Frustrating setting and not getting any real info from attorney about a settlement

A settlement was reached and a check was apparently cut (according to my attorney) 4 years ago from the insurance company due to a lawsuit from a malpractice case from 2008. My uncle had a routine colonoscopy thay went left and eventually he passed. Its only me and a neice left and we were to split... View More

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Apr 15, 2024

It should definitely not take this long. You can view the Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court dockets online to know where you stand.

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Litigation for New York on
Q: What is the correct “answer” format to an Attorney’s “Notice of Motion” & “Affirmation” papers? “Reply” v. “Response”?

Nassau County family Court: I am the moving party (& pro se litigant); i filed a Petition for Violation of Custody Order(+my sworn affidavit, respective evidence, affidavit of service etc) against Father. His Attorney filed/served me w/a “Notice of Motion” & “Affirmation” {in short... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Civil Litigation and Elder Law for New York on
Q: What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective, police department, D.A. and Sheriff along with animal control

What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.

For...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Elder Law and Municipal Law for New York on
Q: What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective, police department, D.A. and Sheriff along with animal control

What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.

For...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Elder Law and Municipal Law for New York on
Q: What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective, police department, D.A. and Sheriff along with animal control

What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.

For...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Civil Litigation and Elder Law for New York on
Q: What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective, police department, D.A. and Sheriff along with animal control

What kind of lawyer would I need to sue detective for lying, police department accusing my sister for being a drug dealer, caregivers who stolen my sister valuables. Police said that the caregivers were allowed to take whatever they wanted since they lived there. D.A. did not want to talk to me.... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your sister and the troubling circumstances surrounding her passing. This sounds like a very complex and serious situation involving potential misconduct by law enforcement, elder abuse by caregivers, and failures by the legal system.

For...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Civil Litigation for New York on
Q: Can I demand reimbursement if a management company tow my car if there is no postings stating visitors not park

No towing company information was posted

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

If there were no signs posted indicating that visitors could not park in the area where your car was towed, you may have grounds to challenge the towing and seek reimbursement. Here are a few steps you can take:

1. Document the situation: If possible, take photos of the area where your car...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Elder Law for New York on
Q: Homeowner, a 20 yr mortgage, What is the legal strategy to confront Defendants' Note of Issue when my disc not complete

The Mortgage was sold and the new bank quickly changed the existing servicing plan, made payments to the city finance department on my behalf, aggressively sought to recover their disbursements by creating an escrow account and escalated my monthly mortgage pmt to more than five multiple of it has... View More

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Mar 31, 2024

Are you alleging that you are fully performing according to the terms of Promissory Note and Mortgage?

Jack

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for New York on
Q: I am looking forward for an attorney who is not scared to sue the county for injury sustained through car accident.

DWI driver hit my car and I got injured badly, needed plate and screws(surgery), as I know so far that he was on a conditional license and he was not supposed to be driving, but this was his third time being behind the wheel and caused the accident, I currently have a personal injury case, but I am... View More

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Apr 19, 2024

Sorry to hear what happened to you. Unfortunately, I'm unaware of any recognized legal theory by which you could hold the State responsible for an individual's operation of a motor vehicle without a license, even a repeat offender. Moreover, before you can even bring a lawsuit against... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and Collections for New York on
Q: Do any lawyers here handle Traverse Hearings? Dutchess County New York

A process server only made one attempt to personally serve me and gave a complaint and summons meant for me to an individual at my old address and this person threw the paperwork in the trash. I was never served and wasn't aware of a case against me until after a judgement had already been... View More

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answered on Mar 16, 2024

In situations like yours, finding a legal professional with experience in Traverse Hearings is crucial, particularly in Dutchess County, New York. These hearings are specifically designed to examine the process and validity of service in legal proceedings, which seems to be the crux of your issue.... View More

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