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Q: How to sue a paralegal for financial loss in Apple Valley, CA?
I hired a paralegal to assist me with a small claims case against my landlord in Apple Valley, CA. The paralegal has stood me up twice, causing me financial loss in fees and delays. I have all relevant documents and communication to support my claims. I am seeking to sue the paralegal for... View More 
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
A paralegal is unlikely to have professional liability insurance. Collecting from such an individual after suing might be difficult.
But there may be a case. It could be negligence and or breach of contract. The damages that you might recovery will be dependent on the nature of the... View More
Q: Is my settlement offer fair if it's based on few medical bills?
I was involved in a bus accident with a metro bus in California. My attorney has given me a settlement offer from the insurance company and mentioned that the settlement has to be split between attorney fees and my portion. I haven't received a breakdown of any medical bills, yet the... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
You are correct-medical treatment is a large part of the evaluation of personal injury cases. But not the only or even most important factor in a jury verdict.
It is true that the disbursement of the settlement is done by calculation of the attorney fees on the gross settlement—then... View More
Q: Can police inconsistently label a CI in search warrant affidavits?
In Tennessee, can police use a confidential informant (CI) in two separate interactions within an affidavit for a search warrant, but only label them as a CI in one interaction, while describing the other interaction as if it involved an unknown person? This is in the context of a search warrant... View More
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Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
You could claim in a motion to suppress that the CI was not reliable and thus no probable cause existed to issue the SW. But it will be denied. SWs are rarely successfully contested. You and your lawyer need to look at other defenses before you are indicted.
Q: What steps do I need to take to get emancipated at 16 in Texas?
I am 16 years old and have been living independently from my parents for the past 6 months in Texas. I work full-time in landscaping and share living costs with a roommate, covering half of the utilities and food expenses. I receive no support from my family, and my parents will not object to my... View More
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Njeri Mwaniki London
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answered on Jun 10, 2026
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In Texas, a 16-year-old may petition the court to have the disabilities of minority removed (commonly referred to as emancipation). Based on the facts you provided, you appear to meet several of the basic requirements, including being at least 16 years old and managing your own financial... View More
Q: Do I have rights to a house paid off in my husband's name in Texas?
I am married and live in Texas. We have a house that is paid off, but it is in my husband's name only. I have contributed to the mortgage payments, and we have two young boys. Do I have any rights to the house?
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 10, 2026
answered on Jun 10, 2026
If the home was purchased during your marriage, it is most likely community property. It could be his separate property only if he used exclusively separate property funds for the down payment and the mortgage loan was made entirely based on his separate credit. The presumption is that a mortgage... View More
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