Does a lawyer have the right to refuse to answer my letter and insist on communicating only by phone?

The attorney may want to discuss something sensitive and not want to create a paper trail. E-mail is not hack-proof. That may be why he ignored...

License suspended in NJ for 10 yrs due to DUI & I move to PA. PA system is 2 or 3 yr suspension for when can I drive in PA

If you think about it, you will quickly understand that a judgment of one state does not change just because you change states. 2 different...

How do I request a payoff from a lawyers office?

Usually in writing. It's a negotiation as to terms of payoff. Just because you owe doesn't mean you can't negotiate.

Legal info only, not your lawyer. Depends if former marriage debt was classified as a domestic support obligation such as alimony or child...

Condo Owner refusing to sign checks on joint account

The situation requires a lawyer to unravel. There are many causes of action under your facts but sometimes it takes a judge to get people to do...

Can someone with Power Of Attorney

Because of the potential for, and historical statistics showing, misuse of POA's, it is better to retain a lawyer for this document to strictly...

A debt case. Can I stay in NJ court?

As legal information only and not commenting on your specific case, the initial choice of forum for a case belongs to the person suing. If a...

This sounds like a bar exam question. As general information only, in NY, a person may voluntarily withdraw from law practice and reapply later, be...

I believe the store I bought my puppy failed to give me the proper registration sheets resulting in 75% of the price back.

First, one would contact the dealer for swift remedial action before the warranty time expires. Make sure all communication is in writing,...

Can I sue a collection agency that claims I have a debt that I had paid two years earlier and I have a receipt to prove it?

In cases like this, ask in writing for written validation of the debt. If they refuse, it's a scam. If they reply in writing, it is grounds for an...