Can I file a counterclaim if I file for a motion to dismiss for failure to comply, without having answered the complaint?

I am assuming you are in state court and not federal court - the rules are slightly different. You can file a counterclaim for FDCPA violations,...

I lost my job and I had to represent myself as a plaintiff in a PI case. I successfully fended off the defendant’s attorney

There is one way to win a personal injury claim - obtain money from the defendants. There are a thousand ways to kill a personal injury claim....

I was hit by a car while crossing in a crosswalk on my bicycle. My light was green,the guy who hit me had a red light

Wow. Sorry about what happened to you. Get a lawyer to look at this case soon. Also, don't assume you are fine until you have had a chance to heal....

Nope. Driving without a license does not automatically make you negligent. (Of course, it won't look good either.) Licensing is not really a factor...

Can you prevent the sale of assets before personal injury trial?

No, but there are remedies if the assets were fraudulently withheld in order to evade a judgment. the process is governed by the California Uniform...

Can I easily be sued if I use real names on a blog/free e-book, while telling my memoir?

First, if it is the TRUTH then it is likely not slander. That does not mean you wouldn't be sued for a "tell all" book; it simply means if you are...

I am a member of a 3 person LLC in the state of Colorado. Two members signed two promissory notes equal to over 80K.

You first need to know where this should be litigated - if at all. Possibly Federal Court, maybe California, maybe Colorado. Any lawyer should be...

Inoperative vehicles

Really closely read your lease. (If you don't have a written lease, shame on you as a landlord.) There are many landlord-favorable clauses in form...

Can my employer reject my doctors request for a restriction on hours I work per day?

The short answer is maybe. In general, employment is between you and your employer. However, there are a number of statutes factored in. If you...

What kind of Lawyer do I need?

Look for an attorney who handles policy-holder claims. You are in Ohio, so you may want a local attorney or you may want an attorney who can sue...