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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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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Constitutional Law and Internet Law for Texas on
Q: Is it possible to take legal action against a website that allowed the unethical promotion of a online casino?

I am an individual who is now struggling with a crippling gambling addiction that has ruined my life in every way imaginable in the past 6 months. I was first exposed to this online crypto casino via a live stream on a website where I watched entertainers stream themselves live playing video games,... View More

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

This looks like a tough case, but I willing to learn more in order to formulate an opinion.

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: I need a lawyer to Sue Yes Communities or help us get out of our mortgage. What kind of Attorney do I need?

We have a mortgage but rent the lot. The office manager and her staff harassed my 14 year old son and then the office manager put her hands on him shoving him from behind. I would to Sue and if we can't then get out of my mortgage somehow so we are able to move and buy a house else where.... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 19, 2022

I am getting ready to work on a case similar to this. It is likely that I will be suing a school for impropriate actions against a child. Regarding the mortgage, I will need to read the terms of your agreement to provide advice.

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Copyright for Texas on
Q: What to add in an art contract to sell for profit later?

The artist gave me a drawing and says i will have total rights to do whatever i want with it. I want to sell the same drawing to multiple people and publicize it. What things should i include in the contract that basically says, the artist's drawing is no longer theirs and I can sell and do... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 12, 2022

There are a number of clauses I would recommend. I would need to see your current contract, and then make recommendations.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Business Law for Texas on
Q: I am night auditor at a hotel. Our books off my ten percent everyday. I think this might be swept underneath the rug.

Am I liable? I'm pretty won't care. I live in south Texas and even large corporations have Mexican accounting standards.

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 12, 2022

Yes, this is likely an issue. I will need to learn more about the situation to provide you with legal advice.

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Is this considered a formal agreement from land lord

Per our conversation we are giving you a 30 day notice to move so we can remodel and repair Apartment 1. If a move is possible sooner we appreciate a sooner vacancy. No rent is due for December. Thank you.

Management

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 19, 2022

This looks like it is part of a larger conversation. In order to provide advice, I would need to see your agreements.

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4 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Can we sue the previous owners of a home we just bought for falsifying their Seller's Discloser?

We purchased and closed on a home July 19, 2022. The Sellers falsified information on the real estate home disclosure form. Because they stated that everything was in working condition and failed to disclose many hazardous matters that they were apparently aware of, along with literally covering up... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 12, 2022

There may be a solution, but I would have to learn more about the situation and see the evidence.

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Can we sue our real estate agent for negligence, incompetence and inexperience?

Our Realtor did not:

Read the inspection report nor advise us on the inspection

Do her own inspection nor was there for any part of the inspection

Advise us to do our own inspection nor that we should be there to inspect the home ourselves while inspection was taking place... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 19, 2022

You may be able to sue. I would need to see the agreement you signed with your realtor and any additional communications between you and the realtor before and after the agreement was signed.

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Texas on
Q: Is it worth, if a dealership sold me a vehicle and didn't tell me it was in a accident? Even showed truck history clean
Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 12, 2022

I am in the process of suing a dealership for a similar situation. It may be worth it based on the facts. I would need to learn more.

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3 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Wells Fargo Bank failed to give a clear home title and now I can't sell the house. What are my options?

Adverse Possession?

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 19, 2022

I would need to learn more about this case, but I would start with the title company and if that is not possible I would review the details of your transaction with Wells Fargo.

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Texas on
Q: I’m currently experiencing pregnancy discrimination in my employer wants to meet with me can I record the conversation?

I constantly ask for the HR departments information and the GM never wants to give it to me he also doesn’t want to give me email documentation over the investigation he did but he wants to speak with me and I honestly don’t know what to do because I feel like they’re trying to set me up

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 12, 2022

Yes, you can record the conversation. Also, I have a few situations like this that I am working on and may be able to offer a strong solution. I would need to learn a little more about the case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Real Estate Law for Texas on
Q: Can a seller change their mind and backout after closing papers are signed?
Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Nov 30, 2022

I would need to learn more about your case. It is unclear what is being sold.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Tax Law and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Employment offer letter states housing provided at (blank) property. No details, what is or isn’t allowed?

Housing provided = 2 bed, one couch bed rv camper trailer. Details of said housing were not outlined in employment contract/offer letter. We are now purchasing a mobile home (larger/more permanent adequate). Company owner is allowing placement on the property. We do not pay rent, but portion of... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Nov 30, 2022

I would need to reach the contract to determine if there is a breach.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Texas on
Q: I live in Dallas and approximately two years ago my husband and I were scammed into a solar panel lease.

About two years ago we got solar panels. The representative promised us that this was a good investment because we would never receive an electric bill again. Overall what convinced us to get the solar panels was that he told us we would get a 26% cash back check when it was tax season and it would... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Nov 30, 2022

I am working on a case like this currently and am preparing to sue the solar panel provider as well as the finance company that financed the loan for the equipment. You may have a several valid causes of action here, but I would need to read your contract to make a determination.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Copyright and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: can i get in trouble for using pictures i took for work, for personal matters?

for personal matters, not to sell the pictures

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 12, 2022

I would need to see the agreement you signed from your current employer.

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2 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Contracts for Texas on
Q: Does the school owe me more? Or no? Their website said the school could be finished 100% online, but now it can't.

2 months, with school that is with the Texas tdlr, has to drop out this month. I emailed questions before starting to make sure the program was fully online as the school's website stated, I have the school email stating it is fully online, in their handbook it states can finish 100% online.... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Nov 30, 2022

I am working on a case currently where it is likely that I am going to have to sue a University on behalf of a student. I would need to see all supporting documentation from you to help develop a strong legal strategy. It may not require a lawsuit, but I would need to see the documentation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for Texas on
Q: If I sell my business on contract & the buyer does not pay - can I foreclose on the buyer's house or other collateral?

Wondering if a business sale contract gives similar protection benefits to something like a mechanic's lien - where the debt can be secured with property or other collateral.

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Nov 30, 2022

In order to answer this questions effectively, I would need to learn more about your situation. There is not enough information here to answer your question effectively.

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