Do I have a case against someone for defamation of character/slander?

Defamation requires proof that incorrect statements of fact, not opinion, were made to third parties and that it caused harm to you. Here is a...

There is no way in the world any experienced medical malpractice attorney can give you a yes or no "is this malpractice" answer based on a brief...

What type of attorney do you contact to sue for intentional infliction of emotional distress?

Emotional distress in the sense that we all use the term in our every day conversations, and a legal claim brought on the basis of emotional...

I was in a lesbian relationship for 5 years and we have a 3 year old daughter. I gave birth to her, and my ex does not have any

The facts of the posting do not present a question that can be answered. For example, "we" do not have a daughter. Apparently you had a daughter,...

Is giving false information for an accident report to a police officer a criminal offense?

The answer to the headline question is yes. Retain an attorney who will track the license plate for you and pursue any claims you have. This...

If i am 19 and i have a friend over who is over 21 and she brings alcohol and another friend is also there and is under 21

There are too many "ifs" here and the thought process is too convoluted. Let's keep it straight. The person under 21 is violating the law by...

How to dismiss a forclosure after chap 7

A chapter 7 does nothing to stop a foreclosure in the long run. The automatic stay of bankruptcy will in fact temporarily stop the foreclosure,...

How do I get an appeal on a judgement filed against me?

It is difficult to answer from afar without knowing all of the facts. But, the time to file either an appeal or a request for a new trial is very...

A BILL COLLECTOR IS TRYING TO SERVE ME WITH A SUMMONS FOR COURT. WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY CAN NOT SERVE ME?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act the bill collectors may not contact you at work after you notify them that you do not wish to have any...

Chapter 7 and reaffiring my home loan- I would like to keep my home.

Few if any bankruptcy attorneys will ever recommend a reaffirmation of a mortgage. In the U.S. Bankruptcy Code reaffirmation agreements are...