NY debt collection laws, Can my creditor sue my business bank account or sue a LLC or nonprofit for my personal debt

If a creditor gets a judgment against you individually, that creditor can attempt to collect the judgment out of whatever assets you own (that...

Non-compete enforceability

The answer depends very much on the precise wording of your agreement. If it doesn't explicitly say that its terms vary depending on whether you...

Wrongful Termination in New York

More information is necessary to evaluate whether you have a claim. Here is some general information to guide you: 1. NY is an "employment at...

Seeking a lawyer in Branford, CT area for trust dispute

We handle those kinds of lawsuits. Whether you can get the money before the age specified in the trust will depend on a lot of factors, including...

What does it take for a company to sue someone in another state

I take it that you're in CT and the auction house is in another state. The answer is more complicated that you might think. It's a...

Generally speaking, any witness in any court proceeding can refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it may incriminate him (that is, "plead...

Bankruptcy,debt, real estate,family

I don't generally advise people that have problems with 1 or 2 creditors to consider bankruptcy as a first alternative. Bankruptcy is like using a...

Invaild ? Settlement Agreement

The defendant's liability is going to depend on what the settlement agreement says. If it says the defendant will pay $10 and someone else will pay...

If I negotiate down a credit card balance will it affect my credit rating negatively

If your loan is unsecured, and you can't make the payments, a creditor will often be willing to negotiate a different deal, whether it's payment of...

What are the minimum qualifications for filing chapter 7 bankruptcy

If your only debt is credit card debt, and if you don't have substantial assets to protect, bankruptcy is likely an unnecessary burden and expense...