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Before my father past away he clearly stated in St Joseph hospital and in front of 3 witnesses that he wanted me to have everything that he owned and clearly stated to family and wife that his truck was to go to me,before he past away on March 312017,two days after he was admitted into the... View More 
answered on May 11, 2017
You can report forgery to the police. You can initiate probate proceedings to deal with his assets/ debts via court proceedings. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me,... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2017
If you don't consent to settlement, then there is no settlement and the case proceeds to trial. If you reject your attorney's settlement advice, he or she may stop funding the costs of your case and request that you provide funds necessary to cover the costs through trial. That can be... View More
Tried calling him calls get foward. Never showed up to my finaces court date to re-percent him when he said he was.
answered on Apr 18, 2017
You can terminate the lawyer and hire a new one if you want to. As for a fee dispute, it depends on the facts of the case. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
dependency court - private attorney failed to find writ and pursue it do i have legal recourse to refile writ after 4 years
answered on Apr 10, 2017
The timing issue is the problem. You'd need to prove why you waited so long and whether you had reason to know about the problem earlier. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read... View More
had a private attorney at the time who did not charge me on billing when i asked him about this
answered on Apr 10, 2017
The timing issue is the problem. You'd need to prove why you waited so long and whether you had reason to know about the problem earlier. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read... View More
Is an employment issue. I appreciate any advice.
Thank you.
answered on Apr 9, 2017
You can seek remedies such as sanctions motions or motions for recusal if there is collusion or another such injustice in your case, or you may seek a transfer of venue to another court in the same jurisdiction if applicable. But jurisdiction is not a dynamic notion and thus cannot be changed. More... View More
I recently purchased a used vehicle signed and everything was good. A month later dealer contacts me to take my vehicle for a smog test, to receive my plates. Once In their possession car begans to brake down and smog does not pass. Who is responsible for the expensses?
answered on Apr 5, 2017
Once you bought the car, the duty to pass smog is yours, unless you have a warranty from the dealer that says otherwise. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
He is threatening and calling me names, is offering a mutual release to pay me back but I do not want to waive my right for harassment charges as he is not trustworthy and might be retaliating against me.
answered on Mar 30, 2017
Are you stating falsehoods in your review? If so, that would be defamation. Otherwise, I see no reason that would prevent your right to review the lawyer, based on your facts here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
I was terminated for complaining about work conditions & violations of laws, spec neglect in July, 2 weeks after being promoted & by the SVP who threatened me to stop complaining. I ret atty(who seems to be $ out as he turned on me within the last few weeks, and has more info on case then... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2017
Your facts are vague. Perhaps you should hire a lawyer or use self-help resources at your local law library. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
In 2013 petition filed against ttee proved enough fraud for the ct. to order ttee to account. Ttee would not comply w/discovery order & delayed, knowing the judge would be transferring. Plan was to keep complainant & further evidence out of court & keep the new judge in ignorance of the... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2017
Where you would file your motion to relieve yourself from a judgement or whether an appeal is required would depend on what court entered the order or judgement. That is a Hawaii court (as a general rule) cannot relieve someone from a state court judgement. A Federal court cannot (again, generally)... View More
I have been asking for 4 weeks to get my file & my lawyer has crazy excuses. It's a 15 min. copy job, or 30 min. scan to file job. It's a reasonable request, & easy to box up, & ship or put CDs of scans in envelope & mail. He wants $1,000 to download JUST emails. I said... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
He has to make it available to you. By saying you can pick it up at his office, that suffices. He can charge you for his fees and expenses to copy and send it to you. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
Can I please get some carefully explained instructions of how to implement a post judgment claim to right of possession effectively? The sheriff will be here Wed 1/22/2017. I just found out by accident they are coming. Thank GOD my name is not on the writ, no doe nothing. I didn't hear back... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
How are you trying to evict somebody if you're not the landlord and not even a party to an unlawful detainer case? If you're the sublessee, what are you trying to do. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial... View More
Originally our ossue with another tenant was that they would accuse us of stealing there things and of stepping in their boundary in the back yard. They have a tent in the backyard that takes up a whole side of the backyard and they claim that area is off limits. Unfortunately for us to access the... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
Your landlord is legally required to ensure your right to quiet enjoyment, as such is implied in any residential rental agreement. This means your landlord must ensure that the other tenants are not violating such rights. You can remind your landlord about this duty. Otherwise, you can sue. You can... View More
I am suing Janus of Santa Cruz with the lack of professionalism of giving birth to my child on the sidewalk after I was refused transportation and lack of medical care and almost had a stillborn baby. Then Janus proceeded to threaten me continuously about not being able to say anything about what... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
Talk to a member of CAOC who handles medical cases--they give free consults. Juries aren't often big on claims of Mental suffering, so make the claim but heads up a lawyer won't be too excited about that.
If I may suggest you may want to check out a PTSD therapy called EMDR. No... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
See: https://dockets.justia.com/search?query=Vanderbilt+Mortgage+and+Finance+Inc
Also check the dockets of your local county court and the CA Supreme Court. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
Been 8 weeks since sent QDRO for Judge to sign (3rd Judge in my case, dissolution filed Jan 2011 Stip. Oct 2013). I call clerk only to be told Judge is 'reviewing' and my question is reviewing what? Over 6 year divorce and I am over it already. Do not understand what the hold up is and... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
It sounds like you should be represented by a better lawyer. Perhaps there's a problem with your filing, or the judge is not doing his/her job. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can... View More
for less money to me 35k and 15k to attn. who had said he needed more and he changed my request to get me 50k and him 15k now he has gone thru that and says needs more and I suggested taking some from the final disbursement coming soon but he started the whole SNAFU on his own and surprised me with... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
Your facts are vague and need clarification. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
I Chronic Trombosis IVC now do to no treatment after kidney removal
answered on Feb 9, 2017
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in... View More
Is there any such thing as filing against previous attorney for legal malpractice for damages incurred by him not filing the proper documents, then accepting a no fault mediation settlement without my consent, when I wanted her criminally charged for fraud and embezzlement and making me sign papers... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2017
Perhaps you can find a lawyer to take your case on a contingency. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2017
It depends on the facts as to whether you even have a claim. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and... View More
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