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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Indiana on
Q: I'm looking for a criminal defence attorney for a serious felony case. in southbend. Who would you recommend ?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 6, 2011

marty kus is one of the best criminal lawyers i know in that area. he is in laporte.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: A week ago, I was served a summons to appear in court. What happens if I fail to respond at all?

My fiance's ex wife has filed a personal injury suit against me. She claims I broke up their marriage. I just moved to Ohio and I am about to start a new job. I really don't have time to deal with this. Also, if it comes down to it, will I be forced to reveal my financial assets? What if... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

you need to get a lawyer in mississippi and timely respond. if you do not she will take a default judgment against you. she will then have that judgment domesticated in ohio or wherever you have assets or earnings and then attach those. DEFINITELY do not ignore it.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: What does ursa stand for? a lawyer told us that the company my dad worked for was covered under this
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

the lawyer probably said "ERISA." this is a self funded retirement and benefit fund. your dad probably had an injury case which was settled and his lawyer is trying to negotiate the medical liens. erisa liens are governed by federal law and are more difficult to negotiate than others.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: How long do civil cases last on average?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

that is a good question. civil cases can be for a very short period of time and can last for years depending on the complexity of the litigation. our law firm does civil litigation primarily in northwest indiana and chicago state and federal courts. our cases involve wrongful death, personal... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I was in a car accident and the driver who pulled out in front of me has geico.would it be worth it to hire a lawyer?

Or fight geico. And how much should I ask for? Because now my neck is broke

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

you should get a texas lawyer. geico is one of the better insurance carriers to deal with but they can all be difficult. it certainly isn't as bad as allstate. however with a broken neck you cannot take any chances.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Georgia on
Q: If a company car hits me can I sue the company in Georgia?

Paralegal project please help.

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

if you are hit by a car or truck, you can sue either in the state where the accident happened or where the defendant resides. you also may have jurisdiction in federal court if the plaintiff and the defendant are from different states.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Ohio on
Q: What is Torts - Injury
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

torts is a very general term that encompasses the area of law that pertains to personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, brain damage, catastrophic bodily injuries, emotional distress, broken bones,neck and back injuries that are caused by the negligence or other misconduct of another or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for North Carolina on
Q: Can i get a continuance of a civil trial cause of a 3 day notice.the case is in north carolina and i live in indiana.
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

3 days notice of a civil trial is pretty short depending on the situation. you best get a north carolina lawyer in the county real quick to advise you.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: After all depositions in a civil case are done, wth takes so long, and what happened to speedy trials

Civil case, all depositions done, still in waiting, what takes so long, how long can the defense drag it out? how long does a civil case take on an average?

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

it varies from court to court. after depositions ("discovery"), there often is a deadline for filing of summary or dispositive motions. the court then needs to rule on those. then there might be a deadline for filing of trial motions and motions to bar experts. the court may order a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability for Maryland on
Q: Can an additional person be added to a complaint after the statute of limitation has run?

I am a defendant in a law suite filed for lead paint poisoning on a child. He filed suite against me on his 21st birthdad that was 11/29/2010. Can he now amend the complaint to include my wife after the statute of limitation has run out?

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

the law of the state where the suit or where the alleged misconduct occurred will govern. I dont know maryland law but it depends on the allegation against your wife and her involvement in the alleged incident. statutes of limitations generally have exceptions that are spelled out by the state law.

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1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Indiana on
Q: What is a merchant? is it just the seller or will coke will the merchant of their products sold inside mcdonalds

I am working on a problem and a lady got a soft drink from a local restaurant and she got ill from it. I am looking into the implied warranty and merchantability of the restaurant. It qualifies as a sale, but Im curious, is the merchant the restaurant, or is the merchant the one that manufactured... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

under indiana law, everyone in the "stream of commerce" is subject to liability. this includes the manufacturer/bottler and the store.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Indiana on
Q: I was fired from a state job a 2 months ago and dont feel I was treated fairly. How do i fight them?

I was going to school in laporte for my job and I took three vacation days wen I returned to work the class had been canceled.I had no information were to go so i left a note with my name saying I was there,this continued for three days until class finally resumed and wen i got there they asked me... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

you need to consult with an employment law lawyer. on our team of lawyers is blessed to have rich long, carla pyle and kris kantar who are experienced in employment law. although they may be able to answer questions, because it is in laporte it may be too far for them to actually represent you.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Indiana on
Q: I want to return my mortgage back to the bank.do i have to keep on with the mortgage payments after returning the house
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

you have a promissory note with the bank. that is the instrument that makes you indebted to the bank. the mortgage is simply a lien on your house that the bank can use as security for getting the note paid. simply deeding the property back to the band DOES NOT release you fronm the note. in fact,... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Indiana on
Q: Does the Constitution's Fourth Amendment apply to the states under the Incorporation Doctrine?

If it does apply, does the entire amendment apply or just part of it?

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

yes

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Indiana on
Q: Is the Indiana Supreme Court wrong in there ruleing regarding public intox and the right to travel
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

the supreme court ruled that if you are a passenger in a car and you are drunk then you can be prosecuted for public intoxication. the ruling simply follows the statute by determining that a car on the road is considered a public place.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: Filed for divorce now my husband won't let me see the kids without him present.police won't help me.no money to hire

Lawyer he cleared bank account.We had a written agreement about visiting the children and he broke it by going home early while i was at work and my mom was at the house watching them. i had asked him to please stay out of the house while it was my day because he had followed me around yelling and... View More

Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

first, if there is a court order then that is what controls what each person can do or not. the court order will decide custody and visitation. if you cannot afford a lawyer you either need to look for a pro bono lawyer through the local bar association or do what you can to borrow or arrange for... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: If paternity has not been established for a child and the father is deceased, can the paternal grandmother take custody?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

the short answer is NO. paternity has to be established. further if the mother is alive, grandparents have no custody rights unless the mother's parental rights are terminated. in our team of lawyers, our adam sedia has experience in these matters.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Indiana on
Q: If child support checks were mailed and I moved and they were sent back how do i track them?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

if you are the recipient and assuming your divorce is relatively recent(10 yrs or so)the courts typically require payment through the clerk of court. you need to notify the clerk of your new address. the clerk would have record of what it received and where it was sent. in our firm, attorney adam... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Indiana on
Q: What is the laws on hitch-hiking in Indiana?
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

it is illegal for a person to stand in the roadway to solicit a ride unless the person soliciting the ride is faced with an emergency on the road. it is a class c infraction that carries a fine as a penalty.

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law for Indiana on
Q: My back ground history has some misdomenors does my charges effort for my work history for the decions to go to school
Terrence Rubino
Terrence Rubino
answered on Jul 5, 2011

the misdemeanors in your background may or may not affect whether an employer hires you. alot depends on what those misdemeanors are, how long ago, what the job is that you are appying for and importantly the present skills and work ethic you now offer. for example, a truck company that is hiring a... View More

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