I need help with understanding whether a contract for employment is legitimate and abides by the labor laws.

Talk to an immigration attorney first to make sure your visa / work you will be doing conforms to the law. Then ask that individual to recommend...

Is the tenant owed 5% per year on the last month's rent (not security deposit) in MA?

If you put the rent in your pocket.... In this case a checking account... That you use regulaly.... even if you had the balance sitting...

Can my my condo's trustee from my investment property foreclose my primary home?

The short answer is no BUT depending on the circumstances they can get a judgment against you and through that judgement they can go after your...

When I was promoted in my job back in 2008 I was promised 1000 shares in stock options. I only got 400 total and am now termed.

Hard to say. You need to review your employment agreement, offer letter when they hired you and also emails to see if you can document the 1000...

If my parents die, am I responsible for their debt?

Generally, no you are not responsible for their debts- Unless you specifically signed as a co signer or guarantor. Their estate may be...

I am not seeing where there was an email modifying the 12 month lease. Other than possibly the prior manager remember that you had spoken with...

Your landlord is asking, because s/he is making a business decision. Seemingly they feel the need to know your intentions so they may prepare to...

Can I sue Bank of America for not reporting my credits for over a year?

This falls under the category of just because its wrong... It isn't Illegal... I don't think you can establish damages against them.

I have a tree that fell into my neighbors yard and hit there fence and deck. do I have to pay for the damage.

You and your neighbor need to tell your respective insurance companies and give that company the others's info. The insurance companies will work...

Looking for a Tenant/Landlod lawyer

Try a legal services organization.... Closest to you in Leominster appears to be : http://www.communitylegal.org/ Good luck