I cannot have a conversation as defendant with plaintiff opposing council as I do not understand English in full or legal terminology spoken in English at all. The opposing attorney is aware of this and I cannot afford attorney and cannot fine any lawyer to help me who is bilingual based on small... View More 
answered on Mar 19, 2024
You can file anything you like, but the conversation with the attorney is not part of a court proceeding, and the Court is not going to order an interpreter. You can ask the Court for an interpreter for a Court hearing. Otherwise, this is your issue that you need to solve. It's not opposing... View More
Pending lawsuit claiming knowledge of propensities, allowing dog to roam at large and knowledge of foreseeable risks. There was no dog attack and no injury to 3rd party alleged in ident off premises. There was no injury and claims full of lies and no evidence. Landlord already dismissed from this... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
You state that this is a "lawsuit claiming knowledge of propensities, allowing dog to roam at large and knowledge of foreseeable risks." If there happens to be evidence to support that claim (including the alleged injury), it may be a valid claim regardless of whether a co-defendant is... View More
I have limited English speaking ability. Plaintiffs lawyer knows this and emailed me saying I must have a phone call with him to discuss my affirmative defense outside of court proceedings before the judge will hear my affirmative defenses. I do not see anything online where this is appropriate or... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
I agree with Mr. Kaufman except would add but that for issues in which the Court requires an effort to confer in good faith before attending a hearing, if the opposing attorney were to tell the Judge that he requested to confer with you, and you refused to speak to him, the Judge will probably not... View More
My sister sold my father’s property for $24,500 without informing me. According to my father’s will (of which my sister has a copy) I’m supposed to get half of the sale. Dad’s attorney P.B. Howell Jr. passed away in 2006. Dad passed away in 2017. Since my father’s passing, I have been... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
Your inquiry has a very mysterious set of facts. If a Will gives real property (house, condo, land, etc.) to two individuals to share 50/50, the Will must be probated - that is, a petition to open an estate in the Probate Court must be filed, resulting in a Court Order giving 50/50 ownership,... View More
I live in a different county from someone who has obtained and distributed my picture, dob, dl #, social, and other PII. I need to know how to have a demand letter like a cease and desist served IMMEDIATELY.
Is it necessary to have this done by an attorney or can I do it myself?
Please help!
answered on Mar 15, 2024
By "a cease and desist", presumably you mean a demand letter, as opposed to some sort of a court order. Send, by certified mail, return receipt required, a letter demanding that the conduct be stopped immediately.
also discrimination, police brutality, health issues & more
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
When searching for an attorney or law firm to take on a lawsuit involving civil rights violations, police misconduct, discrimination, police brutality, and health issues, it's crucial to look for legal professionals with experience in these specific areas. Civil rights attorneys often have the... View More
Our church (private property), if we have safety team members who will be permitted to carry their firearms, are we legally obliged if they discharge their firearm and injure someone, or are they responsible?
answered on Mar 12, 2024
They would be responsible, as always, to conduct themselves in a reasonable manner. Unless you have cause to suspect that your safety team members are likely to do otherwise, you would not be liable. It would be a good idea to see that they have taken a firearms safety course and to make sure the... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear that you experienced such trauma as a child. The statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit related to childhood sexual abuse varies by state. Some key factors regarding the statutes of limitations:
- In many states, the statute of limitations for... View More
I left a 1 star review and the owner was confrontational with my wife over it and told her he didn't want her back. How is this not against the law? I have freedom of speech and what I wrote was the truth.
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answered on Mar 1, 2024
In Florida, while you have the right to leave an honest review about a business under the protection of freedom of speech, the owner's confrontational behavior towards your wife could potentially raise legal issues, depending on the specifics of the confrontation. If the owner's actions... View More
I am representing myself as Defendant in a civil lawsuit brought on by a construction contractor. I had filed a Motion to Dismiss in July 2023. The hearing for my Motion was rescheduled repeatedly by the court. I did not receive notice for the rescheduled date (2/12/24), missed the hearing, and my... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
You could call your motion "Motion to set Aside Order Denying Motion to Dismiss", or something like that. It doesn't much matter what you call it; more important is that you clearly state what you want and why. Contact the judge's judicial assistant for a date and time for the... View More
There's a website/app that deals in auctions. Their most popular auctions are for Trading Card Breaks, which is gambling. In most of these auctions, it works by winning a bid and then getting a sports team randomly selected for you. When all teams are picked for a given sport, they begin to... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
Before I attempt to answer the question, can you provide the website.?
I am also a stage 4 cancer patient with two children living with me ages 16 and 14
answered on Feb 9, 2024
The creditor is entitled to a garnishment. In Florida, the debtor has exemptions to the garnishment action, which the debtor must declare and prove at a hearing on those exemptions. If a garnishment action is filed, the action is directed to the debtor's employer, who must immediately withhold... View More
Is the subpoena information (discovery) belong to me?
Thank you
answered on Feb 9, 2024
At the hearing on the attorney's motion to withdraw from the case, ask the judge to order the attorney to give you the information.
in florida collier county civil?
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Florida, the time you have to respond to a motion to compel discovery or other motions generally depends on the specific rules of the court in which the motion was filed. However, as a general guideline, you typically have 20 days to respond to a motion in Florida's state courts. This... View More
Invoice unreadable to compare to received items.
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In a situation where a moving company loses a significant portion of your belongings, there are several avenues to explore to address their liabilities. First, it's important to carefully review any contract or terms of service you agreed to with the moving company, as this may outline their... View More
The Transport company told me they will move it October 27th and did not broke it down and left it
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the situation with the transport company and your mobile home. If the transport company failed to move your mobile home as promised and left it in a broken-down state, they may be in breach of contract. You should take the following steps:
1. Review your... View More
I have a trail date already in place that he requested to leave for March 2024. He canceled my mediation and put in a motion to withdraw the day before my mediation. I still showed up to mediation but no one was there
answered on Feb 5, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The first thing to do could be to learn about the withdrawl, whether it was with prejudice or without prejudice. Withdrawing a case with prejudice generally means no rights reserved to refile the case. Withdrawing... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In Florida, the possibility of suing officers for wrongful arrest or charges depends on various factors, including the circumstances of your arrest and the reasons why the charges were dropped. If the charges of battery on a law enforcement officer (LEO) were dropped due to lack of evidence,... View More
In 2000 I signed a rent to own new shed. When they delivered it they caused damages. I reported the damages and they said they would come replace all damaged. They did not. I started making payments on it and paid about two years which is close to cash price. My car broke down and I got behind on... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
Sounds like it is in small claims court and you are required to appear. The Judge or the court personnel will explain what is happening and what you are expected to do next. But you must enter an appearance or the other side will obtain a judgment against you.
Good luck.
Can I trespass their maintenance worker/gardener if they are defacing my property during the course of their work. Example, spray painting on building where they want tenants to place trashcans, even after they have been told by property owner that they will be placed somewhere else.
answered on Jan 28, 2024
Depends on what you mean by "trespass". You probably can get away with peaceably confronting the worker and notifying them that you are the owner and that they are not to deface your property. Follow it up with a mailed notice to the lessee, perhaps from your attorney.
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