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Neighbor's tree toppled fence - During recent windstorms in Seattle, my neighbors tree fell and toppled my fence. My insurance hasn't paid to replace the ...
Seattle (WA). Posted 8 months ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.
Lawyer's answer: You should talk to your neighbor to see if they will pay. If not, you should ...

Lawyer's answer: In many jurisdictions, a property owner is not liable for damage caused by a ...


Unpaid Vet bills - My neighbor’s German Sheppard almost killed my Chihuahua. While my neighbor apologized profusely and promised to pay for my dog’s vet ...
Washington. Posted 8 months ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.
Lawyer's answer: The person you want to contact in Washington is Adam Karp in Bellingham. Mr. ...

Lawyer's answer: In most States, dogs are considered property, no matter how much we love them ...


Vioxx Statute of Limitations - If Merck has decided to settle the Vioxx claims, how do we know which claims will be included in the settlement, how they will ...
Tampa (FL). Posted 8 months ago in Class Action.
Lawyer's answer: The conditions in the agreement, which is open only to those cases filed or ...

Lawyer's answer: It seems everyday there are advertisements of lawyers handling these cases, so ...


Appeals Court Jurisdiction - Upon the filing of an appeal the Appeals Court receives jurisdiction from the Trial Court (Superior Court). In Washington the ...
Lynnwood (WA). Posted 8 months ago in Litigation.
Lawyer's answer: The rule is designed to allow only one court to have jurisdiction at a time. ...

Lawyer's answer: You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in Washington. Generally, ...


third degree murder - if I didnt commit murder but was pressured into signing a plea of third degree murder, what can I do about it. I did see the murder ...
Allentown (PA). Posted 8 months ago in Appeals.
Lawyer's answer: You need to hire an attorney. If you cannot hire an attorney you should go to ...

Lawyer's answer: You do have options, but many of them are timeline specific. The best thing to ...


property dispute with a neighbor - Own house since 1992 and we have an existing fence and now the neighbor wants to tear down the existing fence because it ...
Bellevue (WA). Posted 8 months ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.
Lawyer's answer: The question would be whether or not your use of the property meets the ...

Lawyer's answer: I agree with Attorney Lineberry's response. "Adverse Possession" is a legal ...


Neighbor nightmare with prescriptive easement - My neighbor and I both use the same "access and utility" easement drive to access our property. They have ...
Gig Harbor (WA). Posted 8 months ago in Real Estate, Litigation.
Lawyer's answer: If I understand your question correctly, you are saying that the road has been ...

Lawyer's answer: I'll leave the tort issues to someone who practices in that area and just ...


small claims court-judgement - I won a judgement and I need to know how to attach his personel property!
Wenatchee (WA). Posted 8 months ago in Debt Collection, Litigation.
Lawyer's answer: See the publication below, which explains how to collect a judgment and ...

Lawyer's answer: There is a big difference between attaching someone's real property and ...


subpoenas - Does a subpoena have to be handed directly to the person being served? And can a person be forced to testify? Can a police officer threaten to ...
Wenatchee (WA). Posted 7 months ago in Litigation, Criminal Defense.
Lawyer's answer: Process of service has to be done personally. Sometimes, it would be more ...

Lawyer's answer: I agree with some of what Elizabeth says, but want to add some additional ...


We the Breeder of a puppy sold it, 2 months later, ... - My wife and I sold 9 Doberman Pinchers that we ...
Tacoma (WA). Posted 7 months ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.
Lawyer's answer: Generally, dogs are considered personal property in Washington State. So, you ...

Lawyer's answer: Let me just add something to Attorney Kennedy's good advice: You might be ...


Are lawyers generally scared of judges? - For example, if a judge expects a lawyer to take a plea and makes that known without saying a word would it ethical ...
Posted 6 months ago in Litigation, Criminal Defense.
Lawyer's answer: The ethical oblication is ALWAYS for the client. IF the client does not want ...

Lawyer's answer: An attorney should at all times be cognizant of ramifications which may occur ...


Loss of an appeal - My partner loss his appeal to the Superior Court of PA. What is his next course of action?
Altoona (PA). Posted 6 months ago in Appeals.
Lawyer's answer: From the Superior Court web site: What if I lose? Despite your ...

Lawyer's answer: You may request the Court reconsider, or petition for reargument to the Court ...


Loaned Motorcycle Liability - I helped a friend buy a motorcycle, it was going to be left in my name till he repaid. Before he could repay the loan he ...
Redmond (WA). Posted 6 months ago in Lawsuits / Disputes, Car / Auto Accident, Insurance.
Lawyer's answer: The first thing I have to say is, it is always a bad idea to buy a vehicle for ...

Lawyer's answer: There are some attorneys in our area who may be willing to take your case on an ...


Fighting small ripoffs from large companies - One of the largest problems I have as a consumer is that large companies can often renege on their promises and ...
Seattle (WA). Posted 6 months ago in Fraud, Class Action.
Lawyer's answer: Well, the P.S. to your question pretty much forecloses any kind of rational ...

Lawyer's answer: There is really no other way that a full blown lawsuit is worth the attorney's ...


Fence Dispute - I bought a house in SeaTac. It didn't have a fence. So I decided to put up a fence. I went to my neighbours and asked each of them if they ...
Seattle (WA). Posted 6 months ago in Lawsuits / Disputes.
Lawyer's answer: Well, you just learned a valuable lesson about "mutual understanding and trust."...


I have 15 days before this goes into collection...... - i rented a car from a rental company. the car was wrecked while someone else was driving ...
Seattle (WA). Posted 6 months ago in Lawsuits / Disputes, Insurance.
Lawyer's answer: You don't say if you have made a claim against either the driver's insurance or ...

Lawyer's answer: You would sue the owner and driver of the car that caused the accident, not the ...


Sharing the expenses - Is there anything I can do to legally to make my roommate pay half the expenses such as electricity, cable, water, garbage, etc
Vancouver (WA). Posted 6 months ago in Residential, Lawsuits / Disputes.
Lawyer's answer: The answer to your question depends on what your staus is as a tenant or owner. ...


Class action texas - bad drugs
Posted 6 months ago in Class Action.
Lawyer's answer: Agreed. Waste of time.

Lawyer's answer: You really expect a useful answer with a question worded like that? How about ...


evidence regarding child custody/relocation - I'm currently in a relocation battle with my ex husband. I've kept a journal on my computer about things that ...
Seattle (WA). Posted 6 months ago in Child Custody, Lawsuits / Disputes.
Lawyer's answer: The copy you made, is evidence as long it is in the same condition it was in ...


lawsuit reguarding property - I purchased a home on owner contract. I found the house it was 30 thousand then I found a man who would purchase it and sell ...
Posted 6 months ago in Residential, Lawsuits / Disputes.
Lawyer's answer: In answer to, 'would it be worth it to counter sue', I would have to say: NO. ...