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answered on Sep 5, 2023
The FBI, like other law enforcement agencies, may use investigative techniques and tools during investigations. However, the use of investigative drugs, also known as controlled substances, typically requires strict adherence to federal and state laws. The specifics of such laws can vary from state... View More 
engagement doc signed & advance 8kpaid in Apr. He didn’t send monthly invoices as per engagement doc. Didn’t tell us when the cost of services exceeded 8k. He sent invoice of 23k in Aug. Engagement doc excerepts - The firm’s charges are hourly.Invoices will be sent on monthly basis for... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
You can dispute whether the attorney actually performed the services described in the invoice and whether they are reasonable and necessary with the Fee Arbitration Board.
Nothing you quoted requires the attorney to receive prior approval by you to exceed the initial retainer of $8k.... View More
it will be the third time in my life to do this.i am sick to my stomach over this but i have no other choice.i bought food paid bills and i can barely keep my head above water......please help
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answered on Sep 4, 2023
It might seem odd to say but you might just be "judgment proof". In other words, you might not have any non-exempt assets or income for an unsecured creditor to pursue. If that's the case and if you can stomach it, you can essentially ignore the calls and letters. However,... View More
I was incarcerated over 15 years ago with a friend who commited this crime and being with him,I was sentenced too.I was given a 6 year sentence and have been free for over 15 years without getting in any trouble whatsoever.And would like to get a better job and move on with my life.This blemish in... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2023
Under Massachusetts law, generally, individuals convicted of certain non-violent offenses may be eligible to have their records sealed (not necessarily expunged though) after a certain period of time. However, offenses such as attempted murder are considered violent crimes and are therefore not... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
In Massachusetts, as well as in the United States at large, law enforcement agencies like the FBI are generally required to adhere to legal and ethical standards in their investigative activities. Administering drugs without consent, especially for investigative purposes, would likely raise serious... View More
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answered on Aug 29, 2023
Yes, in Massachusetts, you may be eligible to seek compensation from your employer for suffering severe concussions if the concussions were caused by workplace-related incidents or conditions. Massachusetts provides workers' compensation benefits to employees who sustain injuries or illnesses... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2023
Yes. As my colleagues have indicated, workers' comp is your avenue for injuries in the course of employment. You included the "Personal Injury" category in your post. If that's because there is a third-party injury action (where the source of injury involves a person or entity... View More
If it's judged to be my fault and there is a personal injury lawsuit. The questions: are:
1. I am retired and my only income sources are social security and pension. Will that be garnished if a compensation is awarded?
2. My wife has separate bank/savings/brokerage accounts.... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2023
Your auto liability policy should handle any claims against you. Insurance carriers will sometimes advise their insureds that they could consult with an attorney, depending on damages and the limits. It could then be up to the insured to seek additional guidance from an attorney regarding personal... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2023
It is best to obtain a separate loan if possible as there would need to be separate counsel to review the circumstances of a mortgage promissory note situation. You also want to make sure that you don't violate an automatic asset restraining order if Divorce is or will be started shortly.
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answered on Aug 25, 2023
In Massachusetts, it is possible to use a house as collateral for legal fees, but it would depend on the specific circumstances and the specific agreement between you and your specific lawyer.
answered on Aug 23, 2023
Overstaying for more than 180 days but less than one year would subject one to a 3 year bar from returning to the US. Overstaying for 1 year or more would subject one to a 10 year bar from returning to the US.
answered on Aug 23, 2023
Hiring an attorney is an individual decision, and that's up to you. What you can do is try to arrange a no obligation/free initial consult with a law firm. That way an attorney could outline your rights and options to help you decide. No one can judge a claim based on a few brief lines in a... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2023
While you are certainly not required to have an attorney, an attorney who works representing car accident Plaintiff's knows the law and how to deal with insurance companies effectively.
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answered on Aug 22, 2023
I agree with Atty. Claus. The use of investigative drugs by law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are subject to specific regulations and guidelines designed to ensure that the use does not violate individual constitutional and/or due process rights.
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answered on Aug 22, 2023
In Massachusetts and throughout the United States, law enforcement agencies like the FBI can use investigative techniques and tools, including drugs, during their investigations. However, the use of investigative drugs as evidence in court can be subject to legal regulations and procedures.
I’ll start with this is taking place in Massachusetts. A former tenant received mail in June from an attorney’s office. I marked the mail, return to sender and sent a separate certified letter advising the person no longer lived at my home. Last week a mailing for the tenant came in from the... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2023
If no relief is being sought against you, this is of no issue to you. The attorney's acts may be incorrect, ignorant or unfair but you have no right to redress against him. You may want to send the former tenant (if you know where he is) the letters you sent to the attorney and the court for... View More
The parking lot in question is across the street from the high school and is on town property, but not the school's. There is a fee at this lot for beach users to park there from May to August, but it's free to the public the rest of the year. However, while free and open for the general... View More
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answered on Aug 18, 2023
In Massachusetts, public high schools are generally funded by taxes and state funds to ensure equal access to education. Charging students a fee to park in a free public lot off school property might raise concerns about access and legality. The state has regulations regarding student fees and... View More
I am married, but the house and mortgage are in my name only. If I add my spouse to the title through a quitclaim deed but don't register it, would the spouse be a legal co-owner of the house? If I die, how would the unregistered quitclaim affect the spouse's ownership of the property?
answered on Aug 18, 2023
If you convey property to another, whether you record the deed or not, the grantee owns the property and in order to convey to a third party, both of you must sign the deed. How the property is disposed on your death depends on how you and the grantee take title. If you convey to the grantee as... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
In a legal context, the phrase "other and further relief as the nature of [Name's] cause may require" is often found in legal documents, typically as part of a prayer for relief in a complaint or petition. This phrase indicates that the plaintiff (the person bringing the case to... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
Deciding where to file for divorce when you and your spouse live in different states involves considering residency requirements, jurisdictional rules, and personal factors. Typically, you would file in your current state of residence, but it's important to understand the specific residency... View More
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