Questions answered by Thomas Alan Holman

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Spouse steals all my jewelery,hocks it; no financial support; pathological liar; $8,000 credit card debt - nothing I can do?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

I believe this question is best answered by the lawyers who specialize in family and divorce law. I will repost it for them. Good luck to you in...

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If I signed a settlement and release agreement with my former employer, can they call me back to question me or seek action?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

Assuming that the settlement and release agreement contains the usual and customary provisions, the employer should not be able to make claims...

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Employment law question for NY City. Contract employee that expires 6/30/15 was terminated without cause for 3/27/15.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

The contract would have to be reviewed. Assuming that the contract did not provide for severance, you may be entitled to receive the compensation...

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Product protection plans

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

What reason did Squaretrade give for refusing to honor your warranty claim? Assuming that the denial was unfounded, likely you could sue in your...

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I was embezzled by an x Wall Street guy.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

I am sorry to hear that you have had this unfortunate experience. You describe the basis for a straightforward fraud claim. Of course, the...

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I was made an offer at a company when I was already employed. I accepted the position and was fired due to proprietary info.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

You could try to arrange to meet with an employment lawyer. A claim for $9,000 is not a sufficient amount to warrant a lawsuit. I don't believe you...

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Defendant Has Appeared In Suit, But Has Not Provided An Answer. Is It Too Soon To File A Motion for Summary Judgment? Thanks!

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

As the others have responded, a motion for summary judgment is not the procedure to follow. You mention that the defendant has appeared, and you...

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Will Litigation In the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of New York Be Faster or Slower Than Other Parts?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

The quality of your summary judgment submission is even of greater importance than the time you may have to wait for a decision. A poor submission...

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I need an apeallete lawyer for nassau county

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

Click on Find-a-Lawyer to locate an appellate lawyer. You can search for a litigation or appeals lawyer. The geographic area can include NYC and...

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How can one sue under the foil law.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

There are a number of exemptions under the FOIL law (Public Officers section 78). However, a public employee's promotion date and probationary...

Thomas Alan Holman's Answers (573)

Spouse steals all my jewelery,hocks it; no financial support; pathological liar; $8,000 credit card debt - nothing I can do?

If I signed a settlement and release agreement with my former employer, can they call me back to question me or seek action?

Employment law question for NY City. Contract employee that expires 6/30/15 was terminated without cause for 3/27/15.

Product protection plans

I was embezzled by an x Wall Street guy.

I was made an offer at a company when I was already employed. I accepted the position and was fired due to proprietary info.

Defendant Has Appeared In Suit, But Has Not Provided An Answer. Is It Too Soon To File A Motion for Summary Judgment? Thanks!

Will Litigation In the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of New York Be Faster or Slower Than Other Parts?

I need an apeallete lawyer for nassau county

How can one sue under the foil law.