Can I add a lawyer at a later date in federal court?

You should be able to hire a lawyer, though you may need to pay hourly. The law can be deeply complex, so don't be overconfident of your chances...

My 7m/o son is being moved 60m away from me in mass can i stop this? How can I find a good family lawyer in mass?

It depends on what existing court orders there are for your case in the family court. You should be aware of a recent Massachusetts appellate case...

Are ALL tort claims arising from an incident that occurred in a hospital subject to the review of the medical tribunal?

I've seen cases where they are de facto put before the tribunal. The process is manageable, though of course a bond may ultimately be required.

Can a State be sued over a car accident?

Usually difficult to recover against a state on negligence grounds because of sovereign immunity issues, and when you can there are typically...

I just received a complaint for a creditor lawsuit and I don't know how to file an answer

Don't assume the complaint is untimely. The MA statute of limitations for contract actions is six years from the date of breach (usually...

Owe an old bill from 3 or 4 years ago

It's likely a small claims action, though your question doesn't make that clear. In the typical small claims case, even if they get a judgment, a...

Next steps in dealing with non-paying customer?

Use this as a learning experience and always have a contract. Include language that has the other party pay your legal fees in the event a...

I'm being sued by National Collegiate trust, can they garnish my wages?

And to supplement what my colleagues have said, if you're experiencing financial hardship, you may want to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to...

The filing of a motion to remove the default judgment, and court action on that motion, could take a while. It's important in that as you try to...

I loaned a man 10k and he refuses to pay me except for 100 dollars a month. he will take 9 years to pay it of! he refuses to pay

One option to try to recover the loan funds more quickly is to file a lawsuit. But if there was no agreement that he pay the money back on any...