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answered on Jul 26, 2017
Check the court order re: discovery dates and the rules of court for all civil procedure questions. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More 
My mother and I share 50/50 ownership of an apartment. If she decides to sell it, does she need my written permission to do so? And if she sells it, am I entitled to 50% of the profits?
answered on Jul 26, 2017
She may need your permission, depending on the type of ownership rights you share. The same goes for the profits. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me,... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
You question is too vague. More information is necessary to answer your question.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
See: https://mpdc.dc.gov/marijuana
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
That i paid the years prior to not knowing the child w asnt mine?? Is there a time limit on trying to get the money bck?
answered on Jul 12, 2017
You can seek to terminate support via court orders and request repayment in that filing depending on the facts. You may need to also file a paternity suit to object to paternity. Were you intentionally defrauded? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2017
It may, depending on the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2017
Speak with a lawyer so you can best lay the groundwork for the matter. You'll need to report it to HR first, usually. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more... View More
also is it called article 15 law of the state of new York or District of Columbia
answered on Jul 5, 2017
I am not licensed in the District of Columbia and therefore unable to answer your question.
I myself am a european and I am planning on publishing a book about an actor who is a US Citizen (note: it will have a negative connotation for that person).
On the book cover I am planning to use a "free for use" (creative commons) image of that person. So no copyright-problems... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2017
You may be violating the person's publicity rights. Careful you're not also sued for defamation or IP violations. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2017
For Alcoa suits you'd have to go through each one--there's no master subject index. Note that some states do code by type so you can narrow inquiry down to "tort." Buidling materials have not generally been regulated as that is up to building codes--federal regulation was fought... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2017
There are construction codes in each city, county, state, and the federal government that apply to construction standards. 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
I am buying a place in DC. The renters have already signed their topa rights away. However i need them to sign the notice to vacate so my bank can move forward. They are supposed to be out the 30th of june. 2 days from now and have agreed. I also went to back to the place to show my GF and the... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2017
No. You talking to a tenant is not grounds for revocation of your realtor's license. But, it does sound like you need a lawyer in your corner to make things go smoother.
what happened was that i was working on the store ( fitting room ) and accidentally my phone was gonna fall of my hand and it has a flash light.
when i was trying to grab it so that it won't fall the girl that was in the fitting room saw the flash and complain ,call the police , the... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2017
You may need a criminal defense lawyer, as you might be facing a sex crime and an invasion of privacy lawsuit. I offer representation re: such matters. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You... View More
We are going to have a meeting at detention center I don't know what's going to happen and do I need a lawyer
My brother and I lost our mother to cancer last year. I sold her property and we are waiting to split the proceeds once they come in. My brother has a bit of an intellectual disability and is easily taken advantage of. He met a woman not long after my mother passed away and now they are engaged... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2017
All funds earned or acquired during a marriage are considered community property, with few exceptions. An inheritance may qualify as an exception. Your brother may need a Power of Attorney, a prenuptial agreement, and perhaps a conservator, depending on his mental abilities. More details are... View More
My case is now going. To us attorny what is that means
answered on Jun 23, 2017
It sounds like you're facing criminal charges in federal court, is that right? 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,... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2017
Was it a prosecutor? You can file a motion for sanctions, seek appellate relief, and report the lawyer to the DC Bar. 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
answered on Jun 21, 2017
I don't understand your question, but I can tell you that paying the lien may give you a claim against the estate, but it doesn't give you title to the car. Title to the car will follow the terms of the Will unless other plans were made by your father before he passed. You might ask to... View More
I am a homeowner in an "unsavory" area of Washington DC. A few houses down from where I live, there is an apartment building where the residents (and their visitors) keep noise outside of the building at all hours of the night. It is disturbing my sleep and the police do nothing when... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2017
As a theoretical matter, no. As a practical matter, again, no. But, if you are rich enough and committed enough, maybe. You might act through others in forming a neighborhood association in which you'd really be the anonymous donor, but would appear to be a mere member. The association would... View More
We haven't lived or slept together since December 2015. And if I ask for a divorce he will fight it just to make my life difficult. He slept with 2 other women during the course of our marriage.I want to put my baby's biological father on the certificate and as their surname. Would... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2017
You can file for divorce, and you and the biological father can both fill out the birth certificate for your child and file it with the city. 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
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