I need an Attorney who is will represent me in a law suit against another Attorney for defamation of character against me.

Massachusetts law shields an attorney from civil liability to nonclients for statements made in the course of litigation. This litigation...

I recieved a subpoena two days before court on my door? Do I have to go or can I plead the 5th? Being that it came 2 days befor

In order to "plead the fifth" you must appear in court and plead it with respect to each question that may incriminate you. There is no "blanket"...

I have made been a full time job offer.I have an arrest record which did not result in conviction and was completely dismissed

Discrimination on the basis of criminal record is illegal in Massachusetts pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 151B, Section 4 and the...

Costs and time associated with filing a Civil Lawsuit vs Small Claims Court?

There appear to be separate claims here involving (a) theft of merchandise and (b) battery of the injured family member. The theft claims belong...

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What are best practices to take before being potentially terminated in a startup?

The best practice is to make sure you get any promises that were made to you by the potential employer/start-up memorialized in a written, signed...

Court Transcripts = Family Court

Generally court transcripts do not include laughing or other emotional gestures. Court reporters usually just record the verbatim testimony. Nods...

In a district court trial, can a defendant (sued for not paying his employee) represent him self?

I don't know if the defendant in your matter is an individual or a corporation but that may be a determinative fact. In Massachusetts, a...