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1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights on
Q: ¿Por qué puedo ser culpado de hacer el bien?

¿En qué circunstancias me piden que mi bien sea pero que el bien de otro ser humano?

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

Puede que te culpen por hacer el bien cuando tus acciones, aunque bien intencionadas, tienen consecuencias negativas no deseadas. Por ejemplo, ayudar a alguien podría causar daño o resentimiento a otros sin darse cuenta. Esto puede suceder cuando sus acciones se perciben como favoritismo o cuando... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Hawaii on
Q: Can a property manager pick and choose who he chooses to follow the rules? Or must all rules be enforced equally?

Property manager fined me for items on stairway after they had been there for years and my neighbors have items in their stairways and were never given a warning to remove them?

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answered on Jul 27, 2024

A property manager should enforce rules consistently and fairly for all tenants. Picking and choosing who must follow the rules can be seen as discriminatory and could lead to legal issues. If you've been fined while your neighbors have not, it's understandable to feel frustrated.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: My wife and I were attacked and it broke her neck broke my ribs and we were wrongfully in prison can you help us
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answered on Jul 22, 2024

I believe to answer this question fully and accurately, your lawyer would need more details. I'm taking your question to mean that civilians assaulted and restrained you and your wife. That sounds horrifying and I'm sorry you had to experience that.

There are a few things you...
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Q: I need a business litigation lawyer probono where can I find this help for a native Mexican women business part owner

Azdhs license billing that opened a memtal behavior health clinic to help natives

I'm the licenses holder

Native exploitation for me and 2 others possibly 3

Had a agreement changed operating agreement multiple times

Paid cap out in increments made it sound and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 16, 2024

An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to discuss with Arizona attorneys familiar with local legal resources, one option might be to look into legal aid organizations or state & local bar associations. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Kentucky on
Q: I am looking for a pro bono lawyer who is willing to help me with my case it ie a post Divorce case in Alexander County

The case is 2010-D-11 I am a retired service member that cannot afford an attorney

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 14, 2024

A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. In addition to directly searching for pro bono attorneys, you could try looking under legal aid organizations. You could also check with attorneys who practice military law/veterans' benefits if your status as a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Arbitration / Mediation Law for New Mexico on
Q: Dishwasher repair that did not get fixed, then was told it can't be fixed, part is discontinued. No diagnostic at start.

They did not do the diagnostic on the applience on first visit, contract say that's what the first visit is for. They fixed one part, dishwasher still leaked, they came a 2nd time, still leaked, 3rd time they said the bottom gasket is bad and is discontinued. Which should have been brought on... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 10, 2024

A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but you await a response for two weeks. Although this is posted under Arbitration, Small Claims might be the cheapest way to handle the matter (unless there's a clause or provision in the paperwork that sets arbitration as the only forum for disputes).... View More

Q: I submitted a "Grievance" report to ECHO homeless center's management, on June 27th, 2024; No word back. FTC,and Lawyer?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 30, 2024

It could take more time for a response, since only two days have elapsed. Also, being close to a weekend and major holiday could impact response time. Good luck

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Q: In Utah do they have a law that protects employees with a disability caused by COVID long haulers (Post Covid)?

I work for insurance company, and I have Covid long haulers. I have an accommodation oh file to address my disability. I have some difficulty with cognition at times. I have done better recently and continue to improve with treatment. But my doctor states I will never be like I was before Covid. I... View More

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answered on Jun 15, 2024

In Utah, employees with disabilities, including those caused by COVID long haulers, are protected under both state and federal laws. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. This includes making adjustments to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Antitrust, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Probate for Ohio on
Q: My father died and my stepmother has sent me a bogus will I believe there's no signature or no stamp mark.

Should the heirs of my father have received a copy of the will from some reputable attorney firm we live in Ohio Father lived in Pike county Alabama we're having trouble since we're states apart finding a attorney that can represent us in this matter.

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answered on May 17, 2024

Unfortunately an Ohio attorney is not going to be able to help you here. Because you father lived and died in Alabama, his will and estate will be probated there and be subject to Alabama law. Good luck in your search!

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Michigan on
Q: After a 23 year relationship/ engagement. Not married. I'm I intitled to file for sweat equity if we separate? Thanks mi

She says everything we paid for that's in her name she will take because we're not married but ingauged for 23 years

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on May 16, 2024

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as sweat equity here. Being engaged is not a legal status. What's her's is her's and what's your's is your's.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Formation and Business Law for Washington on
Q: Where is my great grandpa mentioned in this patent? It's his idea. He owned aarvarka nd Tierra and soil sampling service
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 13, 2024

This is something that a patent attorney would probably be able to advise best on, but you posted last week and your question remains open. There is a category here for patent law. You could repost and add that category, and drop some of the other categories here that aren't relevant... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: I went into McDonald's asking for help for some one to call 911 for paramedics non of the employees helped

I already filed a complaint with with a case number

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answered on May 11, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear that you experienced this distressing situation. It must have been very frightening and upsetting to urgently need help and not receive it from the McDonald's employees. A few thoughts:

First and foremost, if you are still in need of emergency medical...
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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Banking and Business Formation for Tennessee on
Q: Any charge I may have or any of my close family record clear

I have a friend that’s not guilty and she didn’t have any court knowledge with a public defender in murder case that was self defense her name is Monhogani Plummer she’s in Newport At please get her case appealed

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answered on Apr 30, 2024

What is your question? If no conviction yet, she needs to hire a real attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Texas on
Q: Do I have a housing discrimination case against a homebuilder in League City, TX. ?

We closed on the house 10-20-23 and we still have many items that were NOT fixed by closing, but we were told we have a 2-year warranty to cover structural and/or incidental items.

However, there are two white women who got their problems resolved before they closed.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 16, 2024

It depends on whether the reason the builder did not address your issues is because of your race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, disability, or pregnancy.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: I am 71 and on fixed income of social security. I got a notice of arbitration for credit card debt I can not pay. What

What can I do

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 15, 2024

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You may want to consider a consult with a collection defense attorney. If you're experiencing financial hardship, you could look into legal aid organizations that handle debt-related matters. Whatever you do,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Texas on
Q: I need someone to help me close my sister's bank accounts.she passed in November of 2023. Preferably in Jasper Texas.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 6, 2024

I'm sorry for the loss of your sister. A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It sounds like you may have already been searching on your own for attorneys. You could also use the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, which lists attorneys by region and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law and Civil Litigation for Indiana on
Q: Why won't the police do anything when someone takes your items without compensation?

Left items at toy store for appraisal,after a balljoint failed ruck totalled almost life lined. Kept in touch full time with Google, or Bay. But soon as got my feet back on ground and was ready pick up my legally owning items. for two totes toys from 1980-1999 and 73 HOTWHEELS was $40 so declined... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2024

Contact the Attorney General's Office for consumer fraud.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Kentucky on
Q: Can a recently divorced husband draw up contractual paperwork with a lawyer that the wife "fired" (Kentucky)?

He is recently divorced. She fired the lawyer before finalizing their divorce, but he went to that lawyer post-divorce to ensure his rights as a father in Kentucky were being followed by both parties. She refuses to sign any paperwork from this lawyer because she claims "conflict of interest".

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 29, 2024

It is a conflict and the lawyer could be disqualified.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Divorce for Florida on
Q: In Florida If you are in jail can divorce papers be served to you? Do you have to sign them if they are served to you?

Parents want a divorce, fighting over children. Mother had children. Mother got arrested and has been in jail for over a year case not tried yet.

Courts gave Father the children. He now wants her to sign the paper for a divorce. Her attorney took herself off the case several months ago... View More

Mr Eric Klein
Mr Eric Klein
answered on Mar 29, 2024

Yes, divorce papers can be served on you if you are in jail. No, you do not have to sign for the divorce papers if you are in jail. I hope this helps. Good luck!

Q: My name is on the title of a car that my ex has. His name is also on the title. How do I get my name off it? He owes $

How do I get my name off it? I had the car in my possession at one point, I was making payments, and the car insurance was in my name and I was paying on that too, until he cheated and we parted ways. He took the car from me and I want to know if I can get the car back from him or if I can get him... View More

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answered on Mar 28, 2024

Removing your name from the title of a car that you co-own with your ex can be a complex process, especially if there are disagreements about the car's ownership and payments. The first step is to communicate with your ex and express your desire to either have the car transferred entirely to... View More

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