In addition to traditional resources for legal aid and pro bono legal services which you've probably explored, an additional resource that could be worth exploring might be student-faculty organizations at local law schools. The New York metro area has a high density of law schools, and some... View More

To give you a definitive answer, attorneys would probably want to see the life insurance policy. Life insurance policies can operate as a contract, independently of estates and wills. In many cases, they do that in a straightforward manner. But it's possible the insurance carrier may be... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2025

I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you’ve faced as a result of another person’s false statements and the long-term impact on your career and well-being. Situations involving perjury and bankruptcy abuse can be frustrating, especially when legal remedies feel limited.

In New... View More

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answered on Jun 30, 2025

I'm sorry you are dealing with the consequences of a decades-old conviction that continues to affect your life. It is understandable that you would want to clear your record, especially given the circumstances and your age at the time of the offense.

In New York, the ability to seal or... View More

Even if you contact USCIS and appeal the 130 and the 485, it is possible that USCIS will not reopen the case. Even if it does, it may take a very long time. Congress assistance may work in this case. Contact your congressman and try to get help for this case. Elected official help is great for... View More

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answered on May 7, 2025

Yes, withholding of removal can be contested beyond an asylum officer's decision. Unlike asylum, withholding of removal can only be granted by an Immigration Judge (IJ), not an asylum officer.

If an asylum officer denies withholding of removal, the case may be referred to an... View More

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answered on Apr 14, 2025

A good starting point would be to see if you reside on one of the 35 States that have a wrongful conviction compensation statute. This link is to a table showing the features of those statutes:... View More

It would depend on the terms of your retainer. But the normal practice in the industry is to base the fee on the ACTUAL FINAL amount recovered. Awards can routinely be reduced by a court, or through an appellate decision. It's ultimately that REDUCED amount on which attorney fees are typically... View More

It's not so much illegal as it is unethical. As my colleague correctly advised (and as is likely set forth in your retainer agreement), the attorney's fee is calculated based upon the actual recovery obtained by the client, not the judgment which is later reduced by an appellate court... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2025

You may be able to qualify for a court-appointed attorney based upon your financial circumstances. You would have had to tell the magistrate before the hearing. It sounds like it is too late for you to do that now. Also, if the judgment was granted against you in 2023, it s too late to appeal it... View More

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answered on Mar 20, 2025

I would not make any recommendation to a client without first knowing all of the facts, which usually requires a review of the court documents in the case, as well as speaking to the clients.

But, in order decide whether to accept a settlement offer, rather than waiting for a decision on a... View More

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answered on Mar 13, 2025

I understand how difficult and frustrating this situation must be, especially when you feel that false allegations have negatively impacted your custody arrangement. In New York, false abuse claims can significantly affect custody decisions, and it’s important to address any perjury or defamation... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that you're having difficulty obtaining the results of the appeal from October. Understanding the outcome of a legal matter is important, and I hope the following information helps you find what you're looking for.

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Dear Great Neck Tenant:

An appeal from Nassau County District Court is at the Appellate Term (9th and 10th Judicial Districts. You will need a form that I cannot discover online. (https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/ad2/appellateterm_forms.shtml

You also need a Request for Appellate... View More

Appealing a case on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel can be challenging but not impossible. It often requires a thorough understanding of the legal standards and substantial evidence to support the claim. Here’s a detailed approach to proving ineffective assistance of counsel in... View More

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answered on May 1, 2024

In a writ of certiorari petition from the US Supreme Court, the term "constitutional and statutory provisions involved" refers to the specific parts of the Constitution and any relevant laws that are applicable to the legal issues being presented in the case. This includes any... View More

There are attorneys admitted to practice before the Supreme Court who deal with these issues regularly. Certiorari is a means for the Court to select cases. It could be helpful for such an attorney to review your case for meaningful guidance. In general terms, constitutional provisions are those... View More

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answered on Apr 17, 2024

The questions you are asking are very basic, and the fact that you have to ask them suggests that you should not be attempting this appeal to the U.. Supreme Court without legal representation.

Q. what does related case mean? A. related cases" means other cases that you are involved... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

Yes, you had to be notified. The prosecution had to send your attorney a copy of its a motion. So, check if your attorney received it or not. If he did, he should have informed you. If your attorney did not receive a copy of the prosecution's motion, then the appeal may have been defective.... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

We are told so very little about both the procedural history and the substance of the asker's case so as to have to guess to fill in the blanks. At first blush, this appears to be a forced-stip case where the court's aim is to get the parties to agree to their own resolution according to... View More