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Oregon lawyers? - When will Avvo include lawyers from the state of Oregon?
Eugene (OR). Posted 8 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: Oregon is a key market for Avvo and we expect to be there sometime next year. ...

Lawyer's answer: I would also like to mention that Avvo should include a ratings forum for ...


False Accusation - If a neighbor lies about you to a judge in court, and write also writes the same in an petition about an alleged sexual impropriety, what ...
Tacoma (WA). Posted 8 months ago in General Practice, Libel / Slander.
Lawyer's answer: What you are asking is, what can be done when any witness lies under oath? ...

Lawyer's answer: There is little you can do about someone lying in court. Testimony is immune ...


consumer rights - I recently had to change cell phone plans with Sprint (on Nov.2. 2007) because we moved from Idaho to Wasington for a job transfer and the ...
Centralia (WA). Posted 8 months ago in Business, General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: Your contract is the written document that you signed. I agree with the answers ...

Lawyer's answer: Eeech - cell phone contracts. Having worked for cellular companies for years, ...


car loan - bought a truck through a local dealer, i had changed my mind at the last moment and i was told that was no a cooling off period, this is hidden ...
Tacoma (WA). Posted 8 months ago in Fraud, General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: I just wrote a lengthy response and then avvo ate it - so I'll summarize! ...


How can I find out infomation about someone? - How can I find out infomation about someone?
Posted 7 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: Find out what type of profession they may be in (if known) and see if there is ...

Lawyer's answer: What information do you want to find out? Criminal history, current address, ...


Meeting with clients - How do you do a meeting with clients?
Posted 7 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: Could you re-post your question with more specificity? It is hard to ...

Lawyer's answer: Here is an example of what I do when I meet a prospective client- I offer an ...


Why do lawyers and law firms participate on Avvo answers? - It is amazing that so many legal professionals are participating on Avvo answering questions? As ...
Seattle (WA). Posted 7 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: I became a lawyer to help people access equal justice. Most what I do in my ...

Lawyer's answer: In the mid 1800's some lawyers started to print their names and areas of ...


legal malpractice - There isn't a category for legal malpractice attorneys or against title companies. I am in needof an attorney for the two categories ...
Posted 7 months ago in General Practice.
Customer's answer: I think you are asking for three different sections of the Avvo site. If you go ...

Lawyer's answer: I recommend for real estate attorney is John Woodring & Deric Young in Olympia, ...


expanding AVVO's coverage area - Avvo does not cover attys practiciing in NH; I have a business here and would like to provide Avvo with assistance in its ...
Manchester (NH). Posted 7 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: Contact AVVO's communty manager Erin at erin@avvo.com

Lawyer's answer: Send me an e-mail with your idea to josh@avvo.com


Why do lawyers suck so much? - it seems that everyone of them is an a$$hole. Why is this? is it something they learn in law school or is it a requirement ...
Atlanta (GA). Posted 7 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: There are good and bad apples in every profession and in every group. ...

Lawyer's answer: Not all of them are buttholes, but I agree with you, there are a lot of them in ...


Age change - Can I legally change my age on my birth certifcate?
Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: Depends on your circumstances. You can inquire at your county courthouse to ...

Lawyer's answer: If you want to change your age so that you can collect social security benefits ...


License in another state - I am originally from Michigan but now live in Los Angeles California. I still have and carry my Michigan drivers license (I have ...
Pasadena (CA). Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: If you are a visitor in California over 18 and have a valid driver license from ...

Lawyer's answer: New residents to the state of California with an out-of-state license must ...


commerical drivers license laws - you have a commerical drivers license and you go to a truck stop for a shower (for example) and they want your license to ...
Portland (OR). Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: I wouldn't hand over my driver's license to anyone unless a law required it. ...


consumer rating of attorney - How can I rate my attorney on this website?
Wenatchee (WA). Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: A client of an attorney can go find their attorney under the tab "LAWYER SEARCH"...


name change - how does a person change their name from jan to jana - just one letter different? and how much does it cost in washington state and where do i ...
Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: See www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on Name Change ...

Lawyer's answer: Contact your local District Court in the County you are in to process a name ...


Changing lawyers - I have become increasingly dissatisfied by the way my attorney is handling my case. What is the protocol for changing to a different ...
Seattle (WA). Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: A client's right to end services with an attorney is absolute, with or without ...

Lawyer's answer: There is no real optimal way to approach this. My advice is to simply find ...


Legality of post-dating a check - I read somewhere it was considered something like kiting to post-date a check when there was no money in the account to ...
New York. Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: Under NYS law, the tendering of a postdated check is not considered "kiting" (a ...

Lawyer's answer: It is not considered a crime in NY to render a postdated check unless the maker ...


Do retainer fees have to be in writing in NY? - If so, is there a minimum amount that triggers a requirement the agreement be in writing? Does it require ...
New York. Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: New York has a mandatory client bill of rights which includes rules on retainer ...

Lawyer's answer: All retainers over $3000.00 (Three Thousand Dollars) must be in writing. The ...


dog barking - My neighbors have three dogs that are allowed to bark all day long, often until midnight. I've approached them casually three times asking for ...
Olympia (WA). Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: Here's some ideas: First, check and see if you have a homeowners association....

Lawyer's answer: In addition to the ideas posed in the first answer, I would offer the following:...


Car Debacle - Ok, this one is complicated.... In December 2005, I signed a loan to have the car that my ex-boyfriend would drive in my name because his ...
Posted 6 months ago in General Practice.
Lawyer's answer: If the only thing that was in your name is the loan, it may be that you are not ...

Lawyer's answer: I agree with my colleague: sell it. But don't sell it to a dealer; you won't ...