Charging 45 months worth of carpet damage on a 12 month lease?

In general, normal wear and tear does not come out of a security deposit. I have not read your lease. That by itself is not a reason. You said...

Is this reputation accurate?

I think your friend may have an ax to grind. ANY profession - be it lawyers, used car salespersons, or street sweepers can have its bad eggs. ...

I have a question about the invention patent that i did and my contract with my institution Who is the best type of lawyer?

Attorney Lang has it nailed pretty well. Your employer has attorneys. You need to be on a level playing field if you want to be able to negotiate.

How much is a simple divorce

I hate to say it, but there is no such thing as a "simple" divorce. You stated what you want. What does he want? Child...

Is it in the best interest of my 9 month old child to fly monthly to see baseball player dad?

It is impossible to second-guess a judge's decision, based upon 7 months of court proceedings, based upon on paragraph. Do you have an attorney? ...

Sick leave use

Not based upon your posts. They cannot substitute themselves for your medical provider. What is the reason they are attempting to do this?

Can my employer not interview me for a position I'm qualified for?

To start, if your job is in Ohio, likely that is where any legal proceedings would be. Your employer does not have to interview if you are the...

Traffic tickets not paid

I understand money is tight, but it is going to be a LOT tighter if you are imprisoned. Ignoring them will not make them go away.

My HOA president told me I need to speak with the HOA's lawyer if I need clarification on issues. Will I have to pay the fees?

Without seeing your bylaws, I would say the attorney is not working for you, he is working for the HOA. While you would not be paying him/her...

You have an attorney. Why aren't you asking him/her?