As a "consumer" of legal services, you're in a situation where you have multiple options. While I can't speak for either attorney, I think that in order for you to make your decision, you should contact both attorneys and interview them. Ask them questions about their practice and philospohy of practice. You may find that you "click" more with one than the other. Be up front with them and let them know that you are trying to decide between one or the other and listen to what they have to say....
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Whether you can pay the supplier outright or not will depend on other surrounding factors. More details as to the Notice to Owner or a Contractor's FInal Affidavit would be required to answer your question. Were you provided with the Notice? Was it given to you "timely"? Were you given a Contractor's Affidavit? Those are just some questions an attorney may need to help provide you with a better answer. In order to make that determination I would recommend you speak to an attorney with...
The term "lis pendens" implies a pending suit, and is used to put the public on notice that there maybe a pending lawsuit relating to that particular property. One of the purposes of this doctrine is that a law suit filed, may affect the title in the property and therefore notice should be given to potential interests in that property. The doctrine was also designed to attempt to protect the plaintiff from any intervening liens that could hinder the plaintiff's interest in the property. A...
I will preface this by stating that the laws in your area are most likely different from those which I practice under. Therefore, I should tell you that I am unfamiliar with those laws. That said, at least in FL, you should be able to file a motion for an extension/enlargement of time for which to file a respond. The Rules of Civil Procedure should govern your time restraints, but the Judge may be able to grant you an extension. I strongly recommend you contact an attorney to discuss...
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I will preface this by stating that the laws in your area are most likely different from those which I practice under. Therefore, I should tell you that I am unfamiliar with those laws. That said, according to the Florida Litigation Guide, the Elements for Defamation are: (1) Defendant made a false and defamatory statement; (2) Defendant published (written or orally) to a third party; (3) Defendant made the defamatory statement with the requisite intent (negligence or malice); and (4)...
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I will preface this by stating that the laws in your area are most likely different from those which I practice under. Therefore, I should tell you that I am unfamiliar with those laws. That said, at least in FL, you will need to prepare the subpoena forms (CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LAW LIBRARY FOR HELP). You may need to file a Notice of Intent to Serve Subpoena with the Court so as to give notice. Finally, once those documents are prepared, you would need a process server or sherriff to...
I will preface this by stating that the laws in your area are most likely different from those which I practice under. Therefore, I should tell you that I am unfamiliar with those laws. That said, I strongly feel this question would be better stated to an attorney in your area under a client consultation of sorts. The attorney would then have a better chance of getting more details of you situation to answer your specific questions. I strongly recommend you contact an attorney to...
I will preface this by stating that the laws in your area are most likely different from those which I practice under. Therefore, I should tell you that I am unfamiliar with those laws. That said, i would concur that the obligation is that of a contractual nature. The Statute of limitations (at least in FL) would begin to run from teh date of your obligation (most likely the date you collect money). the question would then become, what is the statute of limitations in your area for a...
I will preface this by stating that the laws in your area are most likely different from those which I practice under. Therefore, I should tell you that I am unfamiliar with those laws. That said, you really should look at your State specific statutes for Landlord/Tenant laws. you can simply do a Google search to find out your answer. I strongly recommend you contact an attorney to discuss this matter in further detail, so as to allow you to get more accurate advice, and to do so...
I will preface this by stating that the laws in your area are most likely different from those which I practice under. Therefore, I should tell you that I am unfamiliar with those laws. That said, it all depends on the laws in your area. States are so specific when it comes to Landlord/Tenant Laws. Here in FL, for example, you would need to give a different notice than you may need to give in other states. I strongly recommend you contact an attorney to discuss this matter in further...