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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for West Virginia on
Q: My rent is paid but now she's expecting property tax money for 2017 back taxes. Now she won't let me get rest of belongi

Now she is holding what I had left to move in the garage and I have been told that I have to do a civil suit. She has paid her taxes by the due date but until I give $600 I can't get my belongings. I've lived there almost 3yrs and moved first wknd in April. Those taxes aren't my... View More

Matthew Stapleton
Matthew Stapleton
answered on May 23, 2023

I would recommend contacting Legal Aid of West Virginia. They provide no cost legal services to WV residents and I believe they can handle landlord tenant issues like this.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for West Virginia on
Q: I need to know if I have a legal issue. I joined a private pool and paid $459. The pool has a crack & it’s not opening

They don’t want to give us our money back but wants to transfer our money to a public pool where I would lose money or another private pool that requires more money. They won’t answer my emails and I never received a notice. Another member told me. Can I fight them to get my money back

Matthew Stapleton
Matthew Stapleton
answered on May 23, 2023

You likely are entitled to a refund of your money as they are not providing the services you contracted for.

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for West Virginia on
Q: Cop didn't impound my vehicle when it should have been for no insurance or license
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 22, 2023

Is this a question or are you bragging that you got away with keeping your car. How did this damage you?

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for West Virginia on
Q: I got 90 days home confinement with community service. I draw SSI/SSDI in WV do I have to do community service ?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 22, 2023

A West Virginia attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could try reposting and adding Criminal Law as a category. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for West Virginia on
Q: Are there any lawyers in the Beckley, West Virginia area that do medical power of attorneys?

I’m looking to assign my mother as my medical power of attorney. I’ve had health issues in the past and I will be starting an EMT position hopefully around the fall. Now that I’m a legal adult, and especially because of my health history and what I’m doing I want to have a power of attorney... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 18, 2023

A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's difficult for attorneys here to offer services - the format here is basically Q & A. There's a tab above, "Find a Lawyer," that lists attorneys by region. You could also look into... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for West Virginia on
Q: How to create a legally binding document that would assign ownership to a house during separation

My boyfriend and I have been together for over 6 years and now own 2 homes together. I am on the deed for both, but only the mortgage for 1. We would like to create a legally binding agreement that if either if us decide we want to separate that a quit claim would be filed for both houses to assign... View More

Martha Warriner Jarrett
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answered on May 17, 2023

The simple answer to your question is yes, it can be done. This falls within the family law area and any family law lawyer in your area (I'm in California so I can't do it) should be able to draft an appropriate agreement for you.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Workers' Compensation for West Virginia on
Q: put wrong date on claim will claim get dismissed
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 15, 2023

A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. When it comes to information on insurance forms in general, errors of that kind can usually be corrected if entered accidentally and innocently. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for West Virginia on
Q: Can I sue a company if their commercial gave me migraines?

In 2016, a television commercial for a product flashed rapidly in my darkened bedroom. It was so awful that it gave me a tremendous headache in my temples. I've been having debilitating headaches in my temples, at least once a week, every week since that day in 2016. I had never had headaches... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 11, 2023

A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It sounds like it could be a difficult case to find a law firm on a contingency basis. Aside from the element of foreseeability, damages such as headaches can be hard to argue in court. They are not like... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Energy, Oil and Gas and Real Estate Law for West Virginia on
Q: We have a case against Antero Resources filed at the West Virginia Supreme court of Appeals-12.5 net acreage Tyler Co WV

we filed it 9/2/2021, we are still waiting for an answer-they have held onto our case for 559 days Case no 21-0164 We filed an Injunction on 1/9/2023-no answer

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answered on Mar 15, 2023

Hire a competent WV attorney. Move for a default judgment for the relief you want. With real property it should be very precise. If the title is involved, a certified copy of the judgment should be recorded with land records.

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for West Virginia on
Q: im trying to find a lawyer to dispute a settlement that my farther left to me and my two brothers from MetLife my one

MetLife said that the policy was changed but farther did not change my one brother Forged his and made his self soul benfishary but my dad called MetLife 3 Day before he died and MetLife said it was still all three of us

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 18, 2023

A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It's difficult for attorneys here to offer their services in response to your post seeking legal services. This site doesn't work like an attorney referral site; it's only a question &... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for West Virginia on
Q: I am from WV. My dad died recently. I need to know if everyone that dies has to be probated?
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answered on Oct 6, 2022

The purpose of probate is to retitle assets owned by a deceased person. If a person dies owning nothing, then no probate is required (with vary rare exceptions). This may sound impossible to you, but actually it is surprisingly common.

A perfect example is the person who engaged in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for West Virginia on
Q: I need someone to help me with pursuing a mental anguish case that I can prove was 100% malice intent and also mental an
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 25, 2022

A West Virginia attorney could advise best but your question remains open for four weeks. If you're seeking an attorney, it's going to be difficult for law firms here to reach out to you. This forum is more Q & A format than an attorney referral service. There's a tab above you... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Banking and Collections for West Virginia on
Q: What do I do if the lawyer office garnishing my bank won’t respond?

So basically I owe a psych ward a ton of money. I was sued for it. And now they are garnishing my entire bank account. I have been trying to get ahold of the lawyer company to hopefully negotiate to stop the garnishment but they won’t return my calls and their automated emails just tell me to... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 20, 2022

Get all of your money out of the bank and keep it out until you hire a lawyer and get this problem settled.

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2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for West Virginia on
Q: How legally binding is a non-compete clause if a client wants to continue services after terminating your contract?

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working as an Independent Contractor for a small private practice. I am planning on starting my own practice in the near future and have a handful of long-term clients that the current practice will not be able to absorb. If the clients want to continue... View More

Kasim Carbide
Kasim Carbide
answered on Sep 20, 2022

The answer to your questions will depend on (1) what West Virginia courts consider enforceable non-competition provisions, (2) the specific facts and circumstances of your case, and (3) the language of the non-compete as well as any other restrictive covenants (clauses that forbid you from doing... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for West Virginia on
Q: and I wanted to no about a class action lawsuit if it had been settled Noe vs city national bank

You can find it on the internet. Just put Noe vs city national bank of wv

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answered on Sep 17, 2022

Court records in most states are generally public unless sealed. You can likely put in a public records request.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury, Antitrust and Collections for West Virginia on
Q: I need pointed in right direction for mental anguish claim
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 2, 2022

The right direction is to contact a personal injury lawyer in your area, set up a consultation, specifically discuss the specifics of your situation and determine your options. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for West Virginia on
Q: Father died 4 yrs ago in Oct. in WV. Will left the 3 kids a small house ($15,000 +). The will was filed but probate

papers never filed. Can the house be sold?

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answered on Aug 25, 2022

Have a WV attorney search the Title, determine Heriship, and draft/record an Affidavit of Heirship as a source of Title. Those owners should be able to sell the home. If minors, the Court will have to approve the conveyance. Someone has to pay the taxes and any secured debt, or the home will be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for West Virginia on
Q: Can I sue a company located and regulated in the state of New York without being present in the lawsuit

Via virtual conference, online I don't live in the state of New york

Matthew Stapleton
Matthew Stapleton
answered on Aug 11, 2022

You can file a lawsuit against a company that is in a different state than you but you would likely be required to make some appearances, such as at trial. Since COVID, many things are now handled remotely. It would be beneficial to have a local lawyer that can appear on your behalf for certain... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for West Virginia on
Q: I was released on my own Reconizance, but 1 year later I was forced to take a urine test, as part of being Bailed out

I refused the urine test, but I was informed that because I was out on BAIL that I had to take the urine test. I'm not even. up for any drug charges.

Matthew Stapleton
Matthew Stapleton
answered on Aug 11, 2022

This is sometimes allowed as a condition of your bond.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for West Virginia on
Q: Should I file a response in Circuit Court after being served papers to terminate guardianship of my grandson?
Matthew Stapleton
Matthew Stapleton
answered on Aug 11, 2022

Yes, you should always respond appropriately after being served Court papers. If not, you could lose by default.

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