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I had retained a firm to help me handle a VA Disability claim. Over the past year, there have been constant issues and a lack of communication that resulted in my claim being denied last November and me losing any potential backpay that would have occurred had my case been won (upwards of... View More 
answered on Jan 14, 2024
Any lawyer licensed to practice in the State in which you reside or the State in which your disability attorney resides. You can also hire an attorney outside of both States, if a local attorney will sponsor the outside attorney.
I'm on Interstate Parole. I had a violation and had to go back and serve 90 days. Upon release and arrival back to Rhode Island, a GPS monitor was attached. The first time I had a monitor, it was for 90 days. I did not get any marks then.
However, it has been six months since I... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
I'm not hearing you had medical treatement. Until you get it there is no record showing you have anything caused by the monitor. Once you have that you can ask to have it switched to the other ankle or made so that you can work a sock in between the brace and your ankle.
You should... View More
would this situation be arguable as unauthorized practice of law ?
answered on Apr 3, 2019
You will have to better explain all the facts because your question does not make sense as written.
But let me try: If you are trying to ask whether an out-of-state debt collector company must have a license to collect bad debts in Rhode Island, the probable answer is no.
If you... View More
Defendant was arrested as the principal, (the one who assaulted the victim with the weapon:shod foot). No conspiracy charge or codefendants. Can the judge issue an aiding and abetting jury instruction at trial?
answered on Dec 24, 2018
Depends on the facts. In some circumstances, am aiding and abetting charge would be appropriate. You need to consult with an experienced criminal lawyer.
answered on Feb 17, 2018
You should receive a settlement sheet summary of the fees and costs incurred in your settlement.
answered on Feb 17, 2018
You should receive a settlement sheet summary of the fees and costs incurred in your settlement.
They claim that I was negligent because according to them or the call they received, I violated a restraining order allowing the girls dad to come to the house, even giving them evidence that the judge had already removed it.
answered on Dec 5, 2017
Talk to your attorney to get a good analysis/estimate for costs and chances of success.
I had him arrested in March for trying to punch my face blocked with my hand. I got a lawyer it seemed like she was working for him instead of me then I'd had to get another lawyer this is a domestic violence victim with no money line on my disabled Vietnam vet father they promised the world... View More
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