Can an appellate lawyer do a guardianship before a justice of the supreme court in new york state?

Any attorney admitted to practice in New York can handle any type of matter in NYS Supreme Court. Under section 81.11(f), the person who is...

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How much time does plaintiff have to serve me?

The plaintiff has up to 120 days to serve the summons and complaint. After that, there are 20 or 30 days, depending on the method and place of...

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In most jurisdictions, the only person who has automatic rights that can be enforced if left out of a will is a spouse. If your cousin was...

My supervisor is harassing me at work

First of all, it is a good rule of thumb not to take legal advice from persons who (a) aren't lawyers, and (b) have an adverse interest to yours. ...

Do I need an attorney?

I think it's always a good idea to have an attorney involved in the filing of employment discrimination charges and issues that arise from such...

I think you are suggesting that a guardian was appointed for your person and/or property under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law. There are...

In a removed case with multiple defendants, if one defendant requests remand but the others don't, can the case be bifurcated?

Ms. Koslyn is correct. But I nonetheless do not understand your question. Here's why: Removal from a state to a federal court occurs when there...

Do attorneys bear responsibility to use discretion when performing tasks for a client that may be expensive but unnecessary?

Ms. Koslyn gives you good advice. I doubt that the bill you received said, "Reorganize file, $5,000." Rather, my guess is that somewhere along...

Is it illegal for a 17 year old to have a child with a 24 year old?

In NY, 17 is the age of consent. It's also not illegal to stand on your head and bark like a dog. That is, just because it's not illegal...

How to get my land title back from my brother and sister in law?

First, I'm assuming that the land is located in the Phillipines. If that is so, and the transaction took place in the Phillipines, as appears to...