Appearance of parties at the trial is mandatory?

Dear Investigative Reporter: You will need to ask Mr. Cabello-Rondon's attorney if he will enter USA jurisdiction for the jury trial of the case...

Do we have to pay rent?

Dear Seneca Falls Tenant: A landlord may properly end a month to month tenancy with at least one month advance notice. You seem to have...

What are the consequences for not paying three rents and staying over the lease?

Dear Briarwood Tenant: The consequence may include a lawsuit for the three months already not paid, together with the rent for August, and if...

Landlord is withholding my prepaid 1st month rent without an executed commercial lease. Will I be able to get it back?

Dear Brooklyn Commercial Tenant: New York Landlord and Tenant law consider a commercial lease negotiation between a potential tenant and a...

How does a lawyer "enter" a case - is it the same procedure in every state?

Dear New York Litigant: The CPLR considers an appearance by an attorney on behalf of a defendant is the same as conceding a concern over...

That is process server shorthand for Affidavit of Service. That is the charge for serving the document

Coop board stonewalls shareholders on requests of obtaining up-to-date by laws, shareholder list, and so on. Please help.

Dear Forest Hills Shareholder: You must know an answering attorney is not allowed to solicit a client. You have access to the AVVO search tool...

Do I have to pay brokers commision?

Dear New York Homeowner: You said the broker had the right to a referral if "anybody approaches me". I doubt that inarticulate language would...

Dear Brooklyn Tenant: Why do you feel you need to prove anything to your aunt and uncle's neighbor? Let your aunt and uncle stand up for you...

CPLR 305(b) notice with notice of summons?

Dear New York Litigant: A lawsuit is commenced by filing a summons and that cannot occur without purchasing an index number.