Questions answered by Allan E Richardson

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Ethics Committees and Fee Arbitration

Allan's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

I suggest that you contact the secretary for your district (not county). The identities of the members are not secret, just no publicized and the...

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Can I Solicit leads for a lawyer via telephone rather than sending a letter?

Allan's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

New Jersey prohibits legal solicitation in certain cases. I urge you to consult with a New Jersey lawyer to review precisely what you propose to do...

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Can the boss be sued in NJ for company with HQ in MA? IS there any other way to approach this?

Allan's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

There are three issues you need to address in a consultation with an employment attorney. and all depend on the facts of your situation. First,...

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Do I have to pay overtime to my employee?

Allan's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

The general rule is that you are required to pay time and a half for all hours over 40 that the employee works in a week. There are multiple...

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My daughters back went out while she was working and fell.

Allan's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

unless the actions of the nurse caused or aggravated an injury in a way that can be proved medically, I don't see a potential legal issue here.

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Does there have to be a current job vacancy in order to post a promotional exam for NJ Civil Service?

Allan's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

As a general rule, there is no requirement that there be an open position for the government to hold a promotional exam. The exam will be used to...

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Any issues with laying off a female employee ?

Allan's answer | Answered on March 19, 2014

While I agree with the advice that my colleagues gave you, you really should consider investing in a consultation with an experience employment...

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How does a resident in NJ volunteer to serve on the County Ethics Committee?

Allan's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

It's great that you want to get involved. The district (not county) ethics committees are required to have non-lawyer members. Contact the district...

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I must have been asking the wrong questions for the past 4 months. How do I hire a Lawyer in New Jersey?

Allan's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

I don't know what your legal issue is and so cannot comment on your inability to locate an attorney. One thing I stress to any potential client is...

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I have a lawyer on contingency and my case is promising, Can I get an advance to help with my rent due to my injuries?

Allan's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

NJ legal ethics prohibit an attorney from advancing money on a case to a client. An attorney may only advance costs and expenses directly related...

Allan E Richardson's Answers (888)

Ethics Committees and Fee Arbitration

Can I Solicit leads for a lawyer via telephone rather than sending a letter?

Can the boss be sued in NJ for company with HQ in MA? IS there any other way to approach this?

Do I have to pay overtime to my employee?

My daughters back went out while she was working and fell.

Does there have to be a current job vacancy in order to post a promotional exam for NJ Civil Service?

Any issues with laying off a female employee ?

How does a resident in NJ volunteer to serve on the County Ethics Committee?

I must have been asking the wrong questions for the past 4 months. How do I hire a Lawyer in New Jersey?

I have a lawyer on contingency and my case is promising, Can I get an advance to help with my rent due to my injuries?