Questions answered by L. Maxwell Taylor

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I am filing chapter 7 and have my parents, and two families that live here. Does their household items get surrendered?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

They're not involved in the bankruptcy at all. You just have to list your personal property on the petition. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, under...

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What are my rights as a pregnant woman

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

Consult an employment discrimination lawyer who holds South Carolina licensure right away. You may have a claim for discrimination on the basis of...

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How can I get money returned from a bad/negligent orthodontist?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

My esteemed colleague gave good advice. I think there's a claim here. A lawyer who holds Michigan licensure may want to work up and send a demand...

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Jurisdiction of small claims court and where to file.

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

The small claims court in THEIR state will definitely have jurisdiction and they will be unable to claim that the court lacks jurisdiction if you...

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I am being charged for my landlord to have my carpet replaced because of a cat urine smell. With an Extra charge because the re

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

If you damaged the premises, you have to pay. Cat urine smell is not "normal wear and tear." You have a cat, right? Not legal advice as I...

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How can a municipality continue to use private property for a water pipeline without an easement?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

Consult a lawyer licensed in Texas who can evaluate whether you have a claim for an unconstitutional "taking" of your property without just...

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I was in a car accident at fault and before I even got a chance to talk to my insurance persons car I hit was fixed.

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

We're missing information. They probably didn't just say "there was an issue" with your policy. They also told you what the issue was. But you...

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Do i have a potential law suit agianst school district?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

I agree with the analysis of my esteemed colleague, Ms. Koslyn. One can't know whether you have a meritorious civil claim until we know the whole...

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My ex boss passed around my resignation for hourly employees to read? I feel my privacy has been violated. what can I do ??

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

It's offensive and it's insensitive. Did you have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the letter? Probably not. So I don't see a civil claim...

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A RE Agent told me my 2 yr old appraisal was not realistic and I overpaid by $300,000 can I sue the appraisor?

L. Maxwell's answer | Answered on October 24, 2009

The purpose of the appraisal is to assure the bank that its collateral is worth what the bank is lending you. The bank was satisfied with the...

L. Maxwell Taylor's Answers (6290)

I am filing chapter 7 and have my parents, and two families that live here. Does their household items get surrendered?

What are my rights as a pregnant woman

How can I get money returned from a bad/negligent orthodontist?

Jurisdiction of small claims court and where to file.

I am being charged for my landlord to have my carpet replaced because of a cat urine smell. With an Extra charge because the re

How can a municipality continue to use private property for a water pipeline without an easement?

I was in a car accident at fault and before I even got a chance to talk to my insurance persons car I hit was fixed.

Do i have a potential law suit agianst school district?

My ex boss passed around my resignation for hourly employees to read? I feel my privacy has been violated. what can I do ??

A RE Agent told me my 2 yr old appraisal was not realistic and I overpaid by $300,000 can I sue the appraisor?