An easily provable made-up complaint against my NY business by a state examiner/regulator . What can I do?

The best defense is a good offense. While a suit against a state agency is hard to maintain and there are rules about putting in Notice of Claims...

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Loaned Money to Family Business

According to your fact statement you have rights. A payment from one party to another can be considered a loan if the family cannot show another...

In Iowa, can a lawyer that oversaw my divorce mediation represent me in a custody modification?

Under New York Law the situation you present is on its face improper. However, if the other side were to agree (in writing) to allow you to use...

How will a loan modification reflect me getting a mortgage for a new home?

I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish. Removing your name from the deed does not relieve your of your responsibility under the mortgage....

Can a close corp sue me

I respectfully disagree with my associates. There are two ways an attorney can read this question, a closely held corporation is one which is...

I have signed up for a camp and am no longer able to attend. There is no info. about refunds or cancellation. Can i get refund

I think the answer to whether you are entitled to a refund is based upon how many spots are still open to campers. If the camp is filled and they...

My business partner breached our contract. What should I do?

I will gladly review your contract to review the non-compete, and help you determine your options. There may be much less expensive ways to stop...

HOA sent me notice of lien and foreclosure in Oregon. I am behind and haven't paid in a long time. Can they foreclose?

Under NY law, which I know, the HOA can foreclose based upon the lien they possess for the failure to pay. Be careful here, they might sell your...

Can I file for a divorce on my own through the courts then search for a mediator?or do I search for a mediator who files for me?

You can file for divorce yourself, although, as a practicing attorney, I must counsel you against doing so. If you and your husband can agree to...

I'm looking to start a small landscape design business and need to know what I need to do.

You are in business. You are not protected from limited liability which a corporation or LLC would give to you. If I were you, I would seek...