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telephone tenants & ask them questions pertaining to whose is in charge of the tenant assoc.? or any questions at all.
answered on Feb 17, 2017
It is legal as long as the tenants do not have their own counsel.
A woman is falsely accusing me of murdering her sister. The woman has falsely accused me of stealing everything I have from her. The woman is protected by a NYPD Patrol Officer who seems to have made her his only person to protect. Also, the NYPD Patrol Officer has also falsely accused me of... View More 
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answered on Feb 17, 2017
None, so long as the defamation fits into one of the four (4) categories I have articulated below"
There are four general categories of untrue statements presumed to be harmful to one's reputation and therefore defamatory per se. Typically, if the statements do not fall into one... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2017
Are they true things that she is saying. If not, you may have a defamation 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 credentials, awards, honors, testimonials,... View More
A woman claims to be a member of the Board of Directors of the New York City Health + Hospitals Corporation. I looked up the HHC Board of Directors and saw neither any name she claims as hers or her picture. The woman in question says that neither of any name she alleges as hers or her picture... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2017
No, because that corporation would have to publicly disclose it's directors. If you have a concern she is not, you could note to the Board that she is claiming that and ask if she is a member. However I would advise you not to make claims on social media because unless done with significant... View More
A woman accused me of stealing credit cards from her and making purchases on them. The woman claims that some unidentified judge in an unknown litigation told her that she is entitled to the items that she claims were purchased by me on her allegedly stolen card. Some dip-stick cop alleges that... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2017
You should be provided a copy of such litigation and orders. 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/... View More
A uniformed NYPD Patrol Officer has had me under criminal investigation since 2006. He is in the 114 Precinct. (According to the Patrol Officers Guide, his jurisdiction is limited to the 114 Precinct.) He has had me under investigation for murder. He has had me under investigation for the... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2017
Why aren't you also under investigation for the assisnatation of JFK? Homicide detectives aren't limited to the confines of a given precinct.
This person and I were formerly romantically affiliated with one another. Following our breakup, they have been talking to others about me, and there have been a few verbal exchanges online between us. What do I do?
answered on Feb 8, 2017
A death threat is assault, and you should report it to the police. You can sue for defamation as well if the rumors publicized about you are false. 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
I am attending a continuing education program and I am being accused of breach of education integrity policy, The program director has taken action to dismiss me from the program. I have made an incorrect request regarding an E-book sample and received an email from the publisher requesting I... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
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 can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my... View More
A woman (and her friend a Uniformed NYPD Patrol Officer who spends all of his time protecting her) is falsely accusing me of murdering her sister, who this woman claims to have a birth name of Amy L. Walker, in 1986. The woman is using my marriage certificate of a marriage I entered with a... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. I don't handle such matters, but you may find a lawyer who does on Justia. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions,... View More
A Uniformed NYPD Patrol Officer claims that he has the right to conduct an ongoing criminal investigation. that has now exceeded 10 years.
answered on Feb 8, 2017
There's no inherent wrong-doing here in your presented information, but it depends on all 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. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards,... View More
My mother is the primary and full time care taker of my diabled brother. My disabled brother recieves home care services. My mother had an intensive operation leaving her in ICU which she is expected to be hospitalized about a week total. My father is caring for my brother in her absence and... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2017
It depends on whether the supervisor publicly made false claims against you, lacking any defenses for so doing. 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... View More
5 years back the people living in the apartment complex I lived in connived together and acted out a plan to make me look like a schizophrenic. Even now everyone believes I have schizophrenia and I have been admitted in a mental hospital twice. If I can get to prove in court I don't have any... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2017
It depends on the facts. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
answered on Feb 3, 2017
Once you win the divorce lawsuit and disprove the false allegations, you may consider a defamation action. You may file a defamation action and move for it to be stayed pending the divorce proceedings. Also you may consider sanctions for frivolous claims, if applicable. The best first step is an... View More
Fortunately I was never raped. I have never stepped foot in that frat house. She has told my roommate and multiple friends this story. She continues to tell the story even after they tell her it never happened. She normally tells my friends that I'm a liar and she knows for a fact that I was... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2017
A defamation lawsuit might be an option, if applicable. 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 DC in... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
It depends on the facts and whether governmental immunity applies to the actions you allege. 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... View More
I was recently employed as a residential counselor for troubled youth (juvenile delinquents, NYS PINS, abuse/neglect victims) and was escorting a youth to the local medical center's psychiatric evaluation department, when he became irate and assaulted me. I filed a report with the med.... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Indeed, that does sound like defamation and possibly perjury if the allegation was made under oath. 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... View More
Nurses filed false police statements. Man arrested without miranda, taken to bank robbery, place in holding cell without knowing why for several hours, then placed in county jail. Unable to afford a good attorney, force to plead guilty to no wrong doing, and unable to go home until 12/2019. No... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2017
You have the right to represent yourself. Otherwise, you might try to find a lawyer to take your case pro bono or find a non-profit legal services agency willing to help. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
Defamation lawyers handle such matters. 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 DC in the following... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
Damages are based on proof in defamation cases, and there may be higher damages in certain types of defamation cases where malice or special victims are at issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
There is no change in content or exhibits only a change in the title cross-motion to motion because opposition withdrew his motion.
Can it be done by letter and just mailed to opposition and submitted to the court. It is within the 20 day service time.
answered on Jan 20, 2017
See, for example: http://codes.findlaw.com/ny/civil-practice-law-and-rules/cvpny-cplr-rule-3025.html
The specific law depends on the filing itself and the case. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
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