Legal Research

Different lawyers provide different levels of explanation of the research they do and the goals of that research. The best practice is to indicate...

How long after injury do I have to sue my employer. I'm an RN who feel at work 3 years ago.

The general rule everywhere that I know of in the US is that a claim for benefits under the worker's compensation law is the employee's exclusive...

Deliberate discrimination or They Just Don't See US?

To identify lawyers who practice in the area of employment discrimination who are licensed in your state, you can use Avvo's "find a lawyer"...

My Mom is 81 yrs old. She owns a house, she has medical issues. What is the best way to protect the property value.

Consult a lawyer who does "Medicaid Planning." There are ways to preserve the home without triggering disqualification for medicaid purposes. ...

Do I need an Employment Law attorney?

To have an actionable claim against an employer based on the facts you describe, there would have to be a right anchored in statutory or case law,...

Are there any lawyers who can just help me file a civil case in federal court in Denver?

The case law under the civil rights statutes is of Byzantine complexity. Litigants who arrive in my office telling me they have a strong case...

TTEE is an abbreviation for the term "trustee." A trustee may hold and manage assets for a beneficiary. Sounds like you are the beneficiary in...

I bought a used 2008 Acura in 2010. When I purchased the car, the Car Fax was clean and it reported NO accidents.

You are not the only one in this situation. See link below. Carfax doesn't warrant that they have all relevant information about a vehicle. They...

I owe a hospital $800. I am unemployed, only income is early SS. Asked for charity app. not happy with doc requests, legal?

Generally applications for government or charitable financial assistance require the applicant to submit supporting documentation to establish the...

Can an employer force you to come to work in a severe snow storm, when a state of emergency has been declared by the City/State?

An employer may suspend or fire its at-will employee (not employed under a contract) who fails to show up for work. Union members whose employment...