Typically, yes. Talk to your lawyer about this issue. Some state agencies will negotiate the lien amount depending upon the settlement amount.

Are "slander" / "defamation of character" lawsuits difficult to win?

Based upon the facts presented this would be a difficult case to win. If anything, your former employer having been accused of collusion might have...

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What to do about a lawyer who engages in possible criminal activity outside of workplace.

Your relative should keep a journal of all forms of behavior by the lawyer that would seem to be of a harrassing nature. At some point, there will...

What should I plea?

Plead not guilty and hire an experienced lawyer. There are many excellent one to choose from here on AVVO, as you probably know otherwise you...

Can I be arrested if neighbor of house i stole from saw me and my truck steal something from outside their neighbors house.

Okay, wow! For starters you just posted a detailed confession to a crime in a public forum and, yes, it is "possible" for an arrest warrant to be...

Would it be easier to do an uncontested divorce my self vs getting a lawyer.

Consult with an attorney. If for no other reason than you have a minor child and you want to protect your child's best interests.

If i have disorderly conduct and assault 3rd degree for juvenile what could happen to me when i go to court.

If you are a juvenile and the state does not want to dispose of your case non-judicially, you will be given a new court date to return with a...

I NEED A GOOD LAWYER

Consult with an attorney here on AVVO. There are ,many excellent ones.

Can someone please help me? My son was arrested Aug. 2012 on indictment counterfiet charges and spent 25 days in jail.

Public defender attorneys, in my experience, are extremely capable. However, they often have a crushing caseload that makes it difficult to give...

Police credibility

Depends on the judge