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Without naming the case or people. My family (older Aunt) had a case of dormant mineral rights that she lost in October 2014, now my cousin that is a lawyer in CA says that we may have a malpractice suit since the law firm that represented her also represented the same oil company that was against... View More 
answered on Nov 3, 2015
You have placed your question in Washington law, but it appears that it really should be in North Dakota law.
Sure, by all means seek another opinion. It doesn't hurt to ask.
having some debt issue with one of their previous lenders. We have legally owned the home for a week but cannot get into the property. Is that legal, do we have any recourse short of hiring a locksmith? Who's responsibility is it to make sure we get keys upon title company recording with county?
answered on Oct 23, 2015
You perhaps could sue; ask an attorney in your jurisdiction. But I suspect a locksmith would be a lot cheaper.
The house has a reverse mortgage and the agent said their fee is 5%
answered on Sep 20, 2015
Why not ask them? By my calculations, 5% of $350 K is $70 K.
And it you believe what they are asking is too high, shop around.
If I sell my home what obligation do I have in regards to
any commission to that real estate agent?
answered on Sep 9, 2015
Read the contract between you. In most circumstances the agent is entitled to the commission even if you sell it yourself.
answered on Nov 28, 2013
Many lawyers charge by the hour and 1-2 hours to do it, perhaps, some paralegal work and notary public. Consult a local estate planning or real estate attorney.
answered on Feb 2, 2013
Here is a link for the Grays Harbor County Bar Association:
http://ghcba.org/
Although the website allows you to click on "Indigent Reprsentation," no names come up, which leads me to believe it's a new website, I suggest that you click instead on "Member... View More
Then leave my fencing unattached? What can I do about this??
answered on Oct 31, 2012
A lot depends on the actual facts or your case. Did he replaced your wire with wire of his own (but that still fences off your property the way it was before)? Is he disputing the boundary? I would suggest calmly trying to find out why he did that so you can explore your options (i.e., is he... View More
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