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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Connecticut on
Q: A lawyer is having a conference call with me soon. I am representing myself in this case. Can I have a friend listen in?

The lawyer has been downright verbally abusive over email and I would like someone to witness it if he decides to threaten me or say something to intimate me that he doesn't wish witnessed. I am in CT and he is in IL

Carlton S Chen
Carlton S Chen
answered on Sep 3, 2024

You certainly may offer to speak on the phone with this lawyer so long as you inform him or her that you will have someone listen in and take notes. But make sure that you announce in advance the presence of this person on the call. Then, the lawyer certainly has the prerogative not to speak with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Internet Law for Connecticut on
Q: Does the statute of limitations being on the date of an incident, or upon receipt of eFoipa results?

I was visited by the FBI and was accused of a crime which I did not commit, by an anonymous person. The FBI gained my information without a warrant and I believe some of my civil rights were violated (1st and 4th). I requested an eFOIPA the day of the event but it took them over 5 years to... View More

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answered on Jun 29, 2024

To answer this question accurately, we need to consider a few key points:

1. Statute of limitations generally:

The statute of limitations typically begins to run from the date of the incident or when the alleged violation occurred. This is the general rule in most cases.

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Consumer Law for Connecticut on
Q: I have 2 cars that was impounded by the cops and was moved 3 times by a towing company for the police do I have to pay?

The towing company said I had to to get the cars out. Shouldn't the police have to pay because they're the ones that moved them?

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answered on Jun 15, 2024

If your cars were impounded by the police and moved multiple times by a towing company, it's common for the vehicle owner to be responsible for the towing and storage fees, even if the police initiated the impoundment. This can be frustrating, but typically, the police department contracts... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Personal Injury for Connecticut on
Q: What kind of lawyer do I need to pursue action against a business for discrimination against disabled customers?

I am disabled and I feel dehumanized. I buy my groceries with my health insurance. When I try to use my benefits at self check out at Big Grocery Franchise, an alarm goes off. This does not happen at other big grocery stores which also accept my insurance.

In the mornings, there are no... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

In your situation, where you believe you have faced discrimination due to your disability, particularly in a retail environment, you should consider contacting an attorney who has experience in civil rights and employment discrimination law. These attorneys typically handle cases involving... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Legal Malpractice and Libel & Slander for Connecticut on
Q: Can an attorney make false allegations/statements claiming a custodial parent abducted their own child to state police?

Disabled mom escapes years of physical abuse with child. we were relocated by a domestic violence shelter out-of-state for safety. After 1.5 years of living free from abuse, a attorney who was a previous GAL on a child custody court case from years prior, made false allegations that I, the... View More

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answered on Jun 20, 2024

Consider contacting Connecticut's Statewide Grievance Committee, which handles complaints against attorneys for professional misconduct.

https://www.jud.ct.gov/sgc/

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Civil Litigation and Employment Law for Connecticut on
Q: My boss sent a email from work email to her personal it had my personal information such as SS, against policy can I sue
Joseph Maya
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answered on Dec 25, 2021

I strongly suggest you speak to an experienced lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction about this legal issue. Best of luck to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Probate for Connecticut on
Q: I'm the only child&next to kin.My dad is a deceased veteran who had mental illness. Conservator took advantage of him

Conservator fabricated paperwork and made it seem like I didn't exist and had a invalid will made for her own financial gain. He had $189,000.00 at time of death, all Bill's were paid and the state is in possession of $92,000.00 left. I've wrote letters to the courts but can't... View More

Nicole M. Camporeale
Nicole M. Camporeale
answered on Feb 25, 2020

If you have no money to pay an attorney up front, you might want to see if you can find an attorney that believes the case will be successful and may take your case on a contingency basis. If an attorney does not think any money will be recovered, they may not take the case, or may require up front... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Connecticut on
Q: Can a person under arrest for murder and who attempted suicide, now in hospital in critical, prolong the stay there inde

This is about the case of Fotis Dulos who is under arrest for the murder of his estranged wife Jennifer Dulos, and also under strict house arrest, and who attempted suicide yesterday and is now in critical condition in a NY hospital. He had just found out his $6 million bail would probably be... View More

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answered on Jan 29, 2020

Assuming is bond is revoked he would be held under guard at a hospital until well enough to transfer to a Correctional Center

There he could continue to receive medical treatment

A twist is that since he was taken to NY for treatment he would have to waive extradition back to CT...
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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Civil Litigation, Federal Crimes and Identity Theft for Connecticut on
Q: Hello...I have a question regarding bank / mortgage fraud.

Hello...In 2008 I found out my wife was cheating on me. We stayed together for the sake of our newborn baby girl. Fast forward to about a month ago. I found out that she and the guy she was with remortgaged our home for $160,000. She gave him all my info and he posed as me when they went for the... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 22, 2019

If the fraudulent mortgage was created sometime after July 2009 then the statute may not have run yet. Find out fast.

Another way to get around the statute is to alleged exactly what you said here: That you did not know about the fraud until recently; in most states fraud statutes do not...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Connecticut on
Q: I wasnt allowed to submit a police report as evidence in a civil case. Judge said it wasnt "certified". What is?

I couldn't afford an attorney, I filed a civil case pro se. The police report was the "smoking gun" and had the facts. The judge would not allow it as evidence because it was not "certified". I contacted that police department, they are unaware of what a "certified... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 3, 2019

Welcome to the world of civil litigation, where having a skilled trial lawyer often makes the difference between losing and winning. Teaching point: Regardless of what the official document is, "the smoking gun" notwithstanding, most courts will not allow introduction of any document... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Contracts for Connecticut on
Q: I did a lawsuit am recieving 35000 how much my lawyer keeps
Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Nov 30, 2018

That depends on a variety of factors. How much your counsel advanced in costs to prosecute your case; whether a lawsuit was filed in court which would most likely increase the attorneys fees clause provision in the contract; how much, if any the medical lien was...there may be more factors. Ask... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Litigation and Estate Planning for Connecticut on
Q: If my mother changes her original will from leaving everything to me( I'm only child) to my 2 daugthers what can i do?

Mother also is has in new will that everything she ever gave me in my house ( she co signed for, but never lived in) she is willing to them.

Matthew A. Wiley
Matthew A. Wiley
answered on Oct 24, 2017

Not a whole lot. Assuring you mother has capacity she is her own person to will her assets to whoever she chooses.

Disclaimer: The foregoing answer does not constitute legal advice, is provided for informational and educational purposes only for persons interested in the subject matter....
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Probate for Connecticut on
Q: In CT, is it mandatory to notify non-beneficiaries? Sending me details of uncle excluding me seems cruel & unnecessary.

He was widower with no children, no surviving siblings - but his will clearly denoted which nieces/nephews benefit (he left nothing to two of us - as was his right). But it is raising old family trauma to be sent probate notices and the will details. I've been suicidal as result (I have PTSD).... View More

Matthew A. Wiley
Matthew A. Wiley
answered on Oct 5, 2017

In Connecticut certain family members are required notice parties. That means by law they are required to let you know about the documents filed in probate court. If you write a letter to the probate court and your families attorney explaining that you do not want to receive any further notices... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for Connecticut on
Q: A 23 yr old was teaching his 17 year old brother to drive and hit 4 parked cars, totaling mine. No registration or

or insurance & plates are registered to a different vehicle/mystery person. The 17 yr old fled the scene but was quickly found and both were arrested. No one was hurt but between depreciation book value and still owing on a car loan, the financial loss is absolutely devastating to me. I have no... View More

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answered on Aug 14, 2017

If you gave permission to them, that will be a tough sell to your insurance company. If taken without permission, you are in better shape.

Your best bet may be to contact the prosecutor, explain the issues, and request (politely) that any resolution of the criminal charges INCLUDE...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Collections and Consumer Law for Connecticut on
Q: A levy was put on my chase business acct. is there any way to remove it.I owe money to an advance lending company
Max Lavit Rosenberg
Max Lavit Rosenberg
answered on Jul 1, 2017

Filing bankruptcy will remove the bank execution. Please contact us if you would like to set up a consultation to explore your options 203.870.6700

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Connecticut on
Q: How can I find pending civil cases for connecticut online?
Sally A. Roberts
Sally A. Roberts
answered on Feb 10, 2017

You can start on Googe - plus in any case name. You can look on the CT Judicial Branch website and look up cases there as well. Here is the link: http://www.jud.state.ct.us/

Sally Roberts

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Animal / Dog Law, Civil Litigation and Libel & Slander for Connecticut on
Q: is there anyone willing to take on a CT state trooper?

A few years ago (may be to late) a CT State trooper in uniform off of his shift arrived at my home and tried to steal a dog from me that his friend wanted. This friend and he made up a story about animal abuse which was unfounded. In the end he stole my horse who I had owned for almost 20 years. He... View More

Sally A. Roberts
Sally A. Roberts
answered on Oct 8, 2016

Before addressing the merits you first need to tell us the date of the incident(s) so that we could determine whether the statute of limitations is an issue.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Connecticut on
Q: Should I be compensated for lost warranties when a vehicle is declared "totaled" in an accident?

Space constraints forced deletion of earlier content.

Re Peter Munsing's reply: Approx. $1k of individual parts are warrantied as long as I own the vehicle, almost unconditionally, independent of any time or mileage, and as many times as they break or wear out. If compensation should... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 23, 2016

If you bought an extended warranty, yes. As far as parts, you can try if you can show it was very recently purchased. However most parts are not recoverable as that is considered "routine maintenance." As to the "lost opportunity" of the used parts you can't use now, I... View More

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