The Public Integrity Unit of the Texas Rangers is the correct agency for reports concerning an allegation that a member of law enforcement or elected official has committed a crime if the internal affairs division of local law enforcement declines to take action. In the criminal conduct violates... View More

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answered on Dec 9, 2024

A personal injury attorney. When selecting a personal injury attorney, it’s important to assess their expertise, approach, and compatibility with your needs. Here are three good questions to ask:

1. What is your experience with cases similar to mine?

This helps you understand if... View More

An important question for you to answer when speaking with any attorney is, if those security guards were stalking you for over a year, why were you at that restaurant? Presumably, the security guards worked there. Security guards do not roam freely. They are typically assigned to a particular... View More

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In terms of options you ask about, you could review the paperwork for the civil case you received with an attorney. An attorney would want to know more details about what they are suing for, and more about your... View More

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answered on Dec 9, 2024

You need to retain an experience civil litigation attorney. There are numerous grounds that can be put into a legal complaint against them. The most important cause of action will be the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act violation. That would entitle you to triple damages plus attorneys fees. However... View More

Unless the store knew that the kit had been used and contained "spores", it was the victim of an unscrupulous return. Perhaps, a strict products liability theory gets you past that hurdle. You then have to prove that your breathing issue was caused by the "spores". Testing on... View More

First, it depends on whether your contract was a cost-plus or a fixed-price contract. If it was a cost-plus contract, then you are clearly responsible for the additional materials cost.

If it was a fixed-price contract, it depends on the scope of work contained in the contract. If the... View More

If a corporation is operating a store in Texas, it is required to obtain a certificate of authority from the Texas Secretary of State and to have and maintain a registered agent for service of process in Texas. If it fails to do so, then the Texas Secretary of State is an agent for service of... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the difficult and frightening situation you're experiencing. Your safety is important, and I hope the following information helps clarify your legal options.

In New York State, it is generally legal to record a conversation as long as one party consents to... View More

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Most people in your position would probably think of using that point. But a local attorney could advise better in terms of the legalities involved in your idea - it is possible that you and the other side could... View More

In the State of Tennessee, the statute of limitations for breach of contract is six (6) years. There are certain ways that the creditors can obtain proof that you admitted the debt within 6 years. It could be a writing that you sent or it could be a recorded call with an admission. If it has... View More

you can certainly file a motion to be relieved from the mediation agreement, but since you were represented by counsel and signed the agreement voluntarily, you have an uphill battle on your hands. You should sit down with your lawyer and go over the terms and make sure you understand them before... View More

It sounds like your lawyer got you the policy limit of the drunk driver. It sounds like the semi truck driver isn't at fault, although if he left the scene that is suspicious. Nevertheless, if the semi driver can't be found, what do you want your attorney to do? He got all of the... View More

Pursuant to the Contractor Registry Law of 1995, all contractors in Puerto Rico must inscribe in the Department of Consumer Affairs' (DACO) Contractor Registry, plus maintain a performance bond of at least $15,000 to respond for deficiencies in their work.

Your attorney can file a... View More

Ordinarily, mental anguish damages are not recoverable for temporarily being deprived of the use of personal property like a motor vehicle.

It would be very difficult to prove that the temporary deprivation of your motor vehicle was a proximate cause of missed time from work unless you can... View More

If you are being ignored or turned away the most likely reason is you don't have a viable case. Law firms are businesses that are profit driven. You don't state whether you are willing to finance the litigation, but I would guess not. Quite simply, prepare a clear and concise statement of... View More

You'd have a valid claim if "offering to pay for this ticket" means that from the git-go, it was an agreement for you to obtain the ticket on the condition he/she pay you back for it. If "offering to pay for this ticket" means making a gift of the ticket, you would not... View More

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The short answer to your question is that it could be malpractice, based on a textbook analysis. But from a PRACTICAL standpoint, if the dentist was not unreasonable in interpretation of the x-rays, if they handled... View More

A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An attorney who handles civil litigation, contracts, or general business matters should be able to handle something like this. You could first send the company a brief letter asking where the product is, and what their... View More

Yes both a traditional IRA and Roth IRA are exempt from creditors claims. You can see the Texas Property code section 42.0021 which covers both qualified tax deferred plans and subsection (a)(5) specifically names Roth IRA’s as an included plan. There are a variety of savings plans covered in Texas.