In cases like this it doesn't matter whether the MA courts would have jurisdiction, if your brother lives in NY all his assets are likely located...

Hello, I need a new roof at my primary residence.

This is a situation where things could go very wrong. If he falls on your property and is injured he could try to sue and you'd have to hire a...

What should I do regarding this inconvenience ?

Without reading the agreement (was there a written agreement?) it seems the car wash may assert the defense of mistake. Have they refunded all...

Will my corporation need to "qualify" in Massachusetts? One-person startup only doing business online.

It appears to be premature to be thinking about how the investors will want the company structured. Save Delaware for when you need it, otherwise...

How do I collect my judgement?

Since you have a judgment, there are many options available to you, you can put a lien on her house, seize her car, bank account or garnish her...

IF the other party didn't sign the contract,(not that I am known of),Only me who signed it.And they didn't even give me a copy ,

Although as a general rule a contract has to be signed by all parties, there are exceptions. For example if a party fully performs under the...

If I filed a small claim in the wrong jurisdiction, can the defendant sue me for legal fees to dismiss?

Aside from the general notion that anyone can sue anyone for anything, I don't see a basis for suing. I am also not sure whether a clerk in the...

I am being evicted but on all court documents my last name is spelled wrong do I still have to Obey

There is a chance that a sheriff or constable would not carry out the eviction if there is a misspelling on the court documents. However, this is...

I forwarded 4 pieces of merchandise to a seller valued $4,500 via the computer and the seller did not ship back the pieces.

As a collections lawyer I always find it best to sue the defendant where the defendant resides rather in your home state so that you can more...

Is it a norm for an attorney switches to his hourly rate when he quits, disregarding a flat fee agreement?

We see a lot of these questions and it's difficult to answer without seeing the fee agreement and knowing more of the circumstances- why did the...