Questions answered by Jonathan R. Miller

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District court permission needed or not to get stay order from appellate court ?What step is better for me ?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Contact the 2d Circuit Court of Appeals and ask for guidance in filing an emergent application for a stay pending appeal. Then hire an attorney.

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Prevented from filing food stamp appeal?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

I suggest you contact legal aid: http://www.lawny.org/index.php/tompkins-tioga-neighborhood-legal-services.

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If I appear in court without a lawyer isn't it the Judge obligation to tell me that I have the right for an attorney?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

No, in a civil action I do not believe the court has an affirmative obligation to advise you of your right to counsel. That is not grounds for...

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Help

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Ask your attorney. That's what you pay her for. (No disrespect intended.)

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Tenant 2 months late, never showed to court and moved out without notice

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Hire an attorney and file suit for the deficiency amount, including all rent arrearage, plus damage and cost of cleaning, plus pro-rated rent for...

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My check is garnished for 10% I just lost a credit card lawsuit . Can the second party levy my checking account ?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Yes they can levy any bank account you have. You have a few options: (1) negotiate a deal/payment plan with the credit card company. They want to...

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My ex-husband filed 5 motions in last two years to reduce child support. He has now filed Notice of Appeal

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Yes, if he wins on appeal the CS will most likely be reduced retroactively. I do suggest you consult with and hire an experienced family law...

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NJ Township charged LLC vendor personally

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

If you were convicted for not having a vendors license, wheh you are doing business as an LLC and the LLC has a license, I do not understand why...

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Can I be sued for a nine year old car that's been taken three years ago.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Sued for what? Your question is unclear. Do you mean can you be sued for defaulting on the car loan? Yes. In any event, if you have been sued, I...

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My brother was recently terminated by employer after 16 years which stated that he violated company policy. Employer changed

Jonathan's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

I suggest your brother consult an experienced employment attorney asap. Unless he had an individual or union contract, he was likely an at-will...

Jonathan R. Miller's Answers (1805)

District court permission needed or not to get stay order from appellate court ?What step is better for me ?

Prevented from filing food stamp appeal?

If I appear in court without a lawyer isn't it the Judge obligation to tell me that I have the right for an attorney?

Help

Tenant 2 months late, never showed to court and moved out without notice

My check is garnished for 10% I just lost a credit card lawsuit . Can the second party levy my checking account ?

My ex-husband filed 5 motions in last two years to reduce child support. He has now filed Notice of Appeal

NJ Township charged LLC vendor personally

Can I be sued for a nine year old car that's been taken three years ago.

My brother was recently terminated by employer after 16 years which stated that he violated company policy. Employer changed