Since you don't say what kind of case, it is difficult to give you a better answer than to use Avvo find a lawyer feature to locate a lawyer or to...

I am curious about my rights and options concernign defermation of character as well as slander and libel laws

There are a number of options. Since it is a church group, it may be wise to involve the pastor in a counselling environment with the person who...

I have a tenant that just willfully decided that the security deposit would pay her last months rent. can she face legal penalty

What you can do is to file suit against her for any demonstrable damage to property or loss. You gave her a notice to quit, and she did, so you...

If I'm getting sued in small claims court representing myself which would be better bench or jury trial?

If you have a written lease, you need to see if there is a fee shifting provision, as you may end up paying landlord's lawyer fees. A lawyer will...

Wondering if i will go to prison.

You are trying to be a model citizen and you have a lump sum to pay when you show up in court. Courts don't look for reasons to put people in...

How do I file a Motion against a Motion for Judgement Awarding Possession? What is the process

It sounds like your property has been foreclosed. I don't know, without more information or the opportunity to review documents, exactly what the...

Eviction time frame

I would look to move asap. The eviction won't happen immediately, but it continues to move forward in line and you may be out in as little as 3-4...

You should sit down and speak with a personal injury lawyer about what elements of damage you might be entitled to as a result of this accident. ...

The bar was there when you moved in. Your only option is to move. You picked this apartment, knowing its location and the conditions under which...

I was injured in an auto accident mid Oct 2013. I suffered 2 herniated discs with nerve compression. MRI was supported by

There are a lot of considerations that need to be known before answering your question. The answer, based upon what you have presented, is...