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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Missouri on
Q: I was an auto dealer until 11-14-2022. Wells Fargo repo'd a vehicle I sold and sent me a bill for gap refunds on12/10/23

Is there a Missouri statute regarding timely bill delivery and payment of such

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 18, 2023

I have succeeded in getting a client their vehicle back in a situation similar to this.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Consumer Law and Small Claims for Ohio on
Q: I need a lawyer for negligent work done to my vehicle & insurance paid for parts that were never replaced.

Nov ‘21 my car was in an accident that caused the whole engine to be replaced, radiator & battery. Jan ‘22 I received my car back & a week later the serpentine belt came off 2 times in 2 weeks. Nov ‘22 I hit a deer on my way to work. I received my car back in December ‘22 &... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 18, 2023

I am working on several cases similar to this. I need to learn a little more.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Texas on
Q: Planning to start an LLC, a partnership of 3 different people in the state of Texas

One of the partners is a green card holder, and the other two are not American citizens or green card holders.

The Company is already working in London and Dubai. Which is better, to branch in the USA or to start a "Partenership LLC" in the USA? We are not sure which would be a... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 17, 2023

Your question will require a meeting with a business attorney. There is a lot to discuss and a number of questions I have.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Estate Planning for Texas on
Q: Unpaid child support and alimony and assets hiding in the form of Revocable living trust

I have a judgement for income withholding order for any of his employers against my Ex for child support and spousal support which is not paid since 2020.

So he setup a company with his wife as registered agent and owner of the company. His wife is his employer who receives all his salary.... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 11, 2023

I have a judgement for income withholding order for any of his employers against my Ex for child support and spousal support which is not paid since 2020.

- ANSWER: Enforce this judgment.

So he setup a company with his wife as registered agent and owner of the company. His wife is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Collections and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: I have 3 months left before my four years of statute of limitation is completed for unsecured debt.

I defaulted on unsecured debt from the lender/creditor named, Lending Club after I lost my job and underwent a very difficult financing situation. The last day of activity in the debt was 02/2019 when I made minimum payment. I thought their collection company gave up on me after repeatedly calling... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

They may file a lawsuit. It is hard to say, but one thing is certain. The best defense is a good offense. I have dealt with situations like this be fore for much larger sums of money and was able to position my client well. I need to learn more about the facts, but there may be an opportunity to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Texas on
Q: mobile mechanic repaired my car without estimate or my permission. Total cost $800. What are my rights? What are his?

He did previous work for me. Figured it was the same thing because it was recent. He showed up at my house he took my car key and that was it. Before I knew it he came back said OK the work's done it's $800. He still hasn't sent an itemized receipt, he didn't ask my permission... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You may have a claim. I need to see your contract or learn more about your interaction.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections, Consumer Law and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Landlord sold illegal and invalid debt to collection agency. Best way to clear credit? I currently live out of state.

I moved out of an apartment in El Paso on 30 June 2021. I had a move-out inspection with an employee of the apartment complex and wasn't notified of any issues.

On 8 February 2022, I was emailed an itemized list of damages for the El Paso property. I disagree with all of these damages... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You may have a claim. I need to learn more.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Banking for Texas on
Q: I am a truck driver and make fuel purchases thru a fuel card issued out ofOklahoma. This card provides me with

Discount fuel prices. I fund this card by a credit card. They charge me 4% when I add funds to this fuel card with my credit card. Is this legal to add this surcharge.

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

I would need to review your contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Consumer Law and Contracts for Texas on
Q: Can I sue for posession of titles if a lease agreement is predatory.

I have several leases for Semi trucks thru a company called Drivenow. I purchased them for a certain amount of years and a certain price. I have been paying some of these for way longer then the term of the loan and the balance seems to never come down. Now after paying for these trucks for longer... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You may have a claim here. I need to read your contracts, see your rate, and review your payment records.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Can I sue gexa entergy for over charging me because last August my bill was 378, September 647 October 763, November 255

December 919, January 786. I live in a 1 story house and it's just me and my lights get turned off every month and Every time I try to fix this I get on hold I'm on hold for hours upon hours until I pay the bill and then it starts over. I asked The guy at jexa energy how much I've... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

Interesting, I am about the sue a solar panel company on behalf of a couple clients soon. You may have a claim. I would need to learn more.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Do i have a case? My employer fired me because of "job abandonement" but I was in the hospital and notified them of such

So i worked for a job for threee weeks and always struggle with mental health atou d christmas. I endes up in the mental hospital for a suicide attempt and was in the hospital and told my employer i would be. When i came back they said since i didnt update them they considered it "abandonmetn... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

I am working on a case similar to this right now. There may be steps you can take. I need to learn a little more.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: Hi Carla the EEOC office give this number my situation is hard because they don't payme my bonus and also take my insu

They take my insurance in February and they fired me March and also I thing they.broke the rules and they have alot favoritism I work for 20 uears6

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

It is difficult to understand your question, but if you have been discriminated against in some way you may have a claim. I would need to learn more.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can my employer withhold pay due to company equipment not being shipped by a certain date?

They’ve threatened to do this to me. I’m based in Texas. The company is headquartered in Virginia.

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

I need to review your contract to provide you with an answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can an employer legally revoke a PTO request, that was previously approved, as a form of punishment for "mistrust"?

I worked remotely and did not inform my manager. This has never been a part of policy or an issue for the 5 years working for this company -- There is still no officially stated policy for doing so. My manager was personally upset I wasn't in the office and that I did not reply to their email... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

This may be a breach of contract. I need to read your contract. Also, I am finding that employers are violating certain laws based on mandated pay polices. I am working on an issue like this now.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Need to know what law it falls under to file a suit against a police department a real estate agent and a mobile home

Mover. Please department for a failure to I don't know protect somebody when they tried to file multiple reports of being stalked raped Drugged ect.

Real estate agent for ethics for calling me causing me to be homeless with 2 children. Stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

There may be some claims here. I need to learn more. I have a couple cases in my pipeline with prospective clients asking me to sue the police department on their behalf.

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: I’m in Texas, My contract has an “at will” (8week notice required) clause, is this absolutely enforceable if I quit?

Live in Texas, but work remotely for the company which is based in Detroit, Michigan. They gave me a retention bonus through July, which I have to pay back whether they terminate me or I resign. But, this 8-week notice requirement is next to the “at-will employment” term, so is this enforceable... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

Check the contract to determine which court will govern first. I can't answer your question without knowing what law will govern your contract in the event of a dispute.

I worked on a matter where an employee had to return a large retention bonus above $70,000.00, because he was...
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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can My Employer Reduce My Wages for Quitting Without Notice?

As an at will employee, I had to immediately resign my position with my former company. I was unable to give any notice. The company is now telling me that my pay for the last two weeks worked will be at minimum wage instead of my regular pay rate (this is a pay cut of roughly half). They said this... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You may have a cause of action. I need to see your contract. Generally, an employee handbook is not a contract.

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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: After denial, Sedgwick isn’t responding to written reqs for Copies of Claim Files OR the STD Policy, what can I do?

Fortune 100 employer, ERISA policy. Sent written requests to Sedgwick 3x, 1st was 11/22. Will not return my calls. Employer states Sedgwick provides copy of policy/Summary Plan. Sedgwick advised STD policy exhausted from previous unrelated LOA; apply for LTD via Lincoln. Without policy & files,... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You may have a claim. I need to learn more.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Texas on
Q: Mercari admitted the shoes they sold to me are fake but that I can't get a refund since the return window has passed.

I bought a pair of shoes from mercari back in November. The shoes look like the pictures provided online and I accepted it because mercari certified it verified authentic. December 23rd I noticed the shoes are fake and there is no serial number on the shoes. I contacted mercari and they admitted... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

There may be a claim here, but I need to review the details in depth.

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Texas on
Q: I was approved for the loan to get my vehicle but I had to put down 4,500 at the dealership, can I get my money back?

I purchased my vehicle this year at cars and credit master. Located in Houston TX, I no longer have possession of the vehicle.

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

I need to learn more about your situation to provide you with guidance.

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