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What are my options. What would the attorney be able to help with?
answered on Jan 24, 2019
It's useful to have an attorney review the contract terms and help make sure you've done all your due diligence, make sure the other party's disclosures are complete, and preserve your rights along the way. Are you having any particular concerns with your agent or the seller? More... View More 
The bullying behavior - which likely started because I told the professor in question not to hit me (it was done playfully, not in aggressively) - occurred from Oct through Dec 2017, and my failed attempts to get university admin to take actions against him/assure me that they took actions against... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Did you file a written grievance with the school? There might now be a deadline problem if you've waited too long to do so. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Are you representing a NJ client in a NJ court? Or is your matter under NY jurisdiction? That's a key factor to consider. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Has there been a court order requiring the spouse to sign a deed of trust? It sounds like you might have a community property vs. separate property debate here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
The DA's office decides whether to bring or drop charges. If you're a material witness, you might be subpoenaed by the DA to participate in the trial. You can contact the DA's office to discuss your options, preferably via counsel. More details are necessary to provide a professional... View More
It is an all day trial an did not know he was bringing witnesses
answered on Jan 22, 2019
The judge typically provides those deadlines via court orders well in advance of the trial, e.g., at the pre-trial conference. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
See: http://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/state-civil-statutes-of-limitations-in-child-sexua.aspx. Apart from statutes of limitations in such issues, evidence is particularly tricky after such a long time, particularly in sex abuse cases. Also see:... View More
I want to make a card game and want to sell in Amazon.com.
However, I would like to know if any of the card game ideas sold on the market are the same as the ideas that I would like to produce, so I would like to know if there is any copyright or legal problem.
PS: The package... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
You may need to first consider whether you need a copyright, patent, and/or trademark, as a card game can conceivably involve different types of intellectual property rights. It's crucial to ensure you've done your research on similar products to determine whether you are violating any... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Assuming you don't violate any Intellectual Property rights if others have copyrighted this phrase, and assuming you don't falsely advertise your services and note clearly in contracts and on your website that this slogan is not a literal promise, it might be a useful slogan. More details... View More
I am custodial parent dad with "final say" She pays child support & maintenance hasn't paid last 2 months without any notice or real explanation and paid late in November owes $4500 short. found out she is in Asia now for 3 weeks on vacation no notice. Next payment due Feb 1st.... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Nobody can offer you predictions. Have you considered hiring a lawyer via limited scope representation? If that too is not affordable, then you may want to spend ample time at your local law library researching how to proceed with your action. The NY Courts website also has some forms and self help... View More
He had taken a plea and was sentenced this past November. His plea was 63-78 and was given 96 months. He filed for an appeal and now I feel we're at a roadblock because Im not sure what his next move is. His lawyer has barely communicated since sentencing. He's still in holding in MDC... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
You can search the internet or contact the NYC Bar Assoc for referrals to legal aid organizations and criminal justice innocence projects that offer criminal defense appeals work. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
The 15 year old child (or the parents thereof) can report the matter to the police as assault (i.e., threat of battery), and the parents can file a complaint against the school. The parents of the 17 year old might also be sued for civil assault for the torts of their minor child. More details are... View More
I had given my bank account information to someone to make payments into it for my personal use. By free will, they deposited money and I made purchase with it. They later contacted me demanding the money back and threatened to report my bank account for fraud, and said they'd have me arrested... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
You describe the money as a gift. Were there conditions to which you agreed in exchange for the funds? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Perhaps a cease and desist letter from a lawyer may be the best first step, otherwise you might consider suing for trespass though that may be drastic. Have you considered a fence? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
Small family-owned business. Sales of $750,000 in 2018.
answered on Jan 22, 2019
A business lawyer such as myself handles such issues as business formation, but it's key to also consider having a lawyer draft crucial contracts that you may need in dealing with employees and other 3rd parties, review your business for compliance with related laws, consider Intellectual... View More
In August, my basement was flooded for two days due to water pouring in from the adjacent townhouse. I filed a claim with my home owner's insurance and the master policy. Two different assessors reviewed the water damage. The one representing the master policy went next door, but my neighbor... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
You may be able to sue the neighbor for negligence and/or trespass in small claims court. See: https://www.mass.gov/small-claims. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read... View More
Wedding planner contract where she is not satisfying conditions and we have located venues and negotiation amounts. The contract was signed on the day of 11/2018 but contract has a date of 11/2019. May we drop the planner with no cancel fees, since contract is not binding do to that date error? Or... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
If she is not performing the duties under the contract, that might qualify as breach of contract. It's key to have a lawyer review the contract. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as... View More
I feel my supervisor and director did not treat me fairly and consistent like other employees in the department. My employment terminated due to my writing. I obtained writing memos and documents from co-workers to explain my case. I have done some research and found there have only been two male... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
It's illegal to discriminate based on gender, but I'm not sure I hear evidence relating to that in your question. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more... View More
I have lived in my apartment for 4 years in April. As of this latest lease starting in May 2018, it was agreed that we would begin to pay for parking in the parking garage on site, $25/vehicle. Before agreeing to the additional charge, my boyfriend asked if it was possible to dedicate these 2... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
I don't see a problem with offering that additional service, so long as it doesn't violate any possible contractual right you might have to park your car in an available space for $25/mo assuming you were told you would definitely be provided a spot (though not a dedicated spot). More... View More
My daughters’ father owes $34,000 in arrears plus and additional $24,000 in interest. For the entire 2018, he has only fulfilled his monthly obligation once, mostly only making 1-2 payments a month. Arrears continue to increase. I filed contempt and he was served on12/14..after this date, he... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Are you represented by counsel? That's a good idea to be. Nobody can offer you predictions, but you and the opposing party will be asked to plead your case and submit evidence re: contempt. Intention is also a key element, be forewarned. More details are necessary to provide a professional... View More
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