What amount should I expect to pay an attorney for representing me on a home purchase in Framingham, Needham, Newton MA area?

This is not really something you can generalize. Different attorneys charge differently. Some may do this on a flat fee, some on an hourly and some...

I settled with a debt collection law firm and have been paying the agreed settlement amount off but...

In Massachusetts, the Attorney General has very strict and detailed regulations concerning purchased debt. You should immediately send a letter...

Am Liable For LLC Debt?

If these were truly business debts owed by either a corporation or LLC, and assuming you had followed all the proper corporate formalities...

What is my responsibility? Am I as the landlord responsible for bed bug treatment if the place was not infected when rented?

Generally speaking, the landlord is obligated to exterminate. If you can establish that the tenants brought in the bugs or created conditions that...

Former startup cofounder breaches contract and releases private information, embezzles company resources

In addition to the trade secrets, there are other obligations by a senior executive. There are fiduciary duties owed to the company that include...

Can i sue a credit card company/collection agency for refusing to remove a debt from my credit report i beat them in court over?

If the facts are as you present them, then it seems you have very good claims against the agency for violations of the fair debt collection...

Sanctions and penalties are rarely awarded. That said, you could possibly include a claim under c.93A as part of your lawsuit and that provides for...

Brother may decide to "squat" after lease expiration and actual tenant moves out

Massachusetts law is very protective of tenants and occupants. I believe that the courts would find that if you knew that the brother had been...

I missed small claims date & was found guilty as I didn't show up, as I just had a baby.

As others have said, you have only a few days (ten, I believe) in which to appeal the decision or file a motion for relief from the default...

What recourse do I have after being misled by selling agent and condo docs regarding parking?

Possible claim against broker for misrepresenting the situation. If the board is acting contrary to the docs, then claim against the board to...