Can I take someone to court for telling me they don’t have my last paycheck but their front office calls and says I do?

Exactly, while we understand your frustration this is one of those where it's best to collect your check, cash it and move on

I would like to declare bankruptcy. How do I do it? What are my options?

As noted, many bankruptcy attorneys do offer cost-free initial consultations and that makes much more sense then piecemeal answers on here to what...

Can I sue a subletter who didn't pay for the last 2 months rent in NYC and ignored all attempts at communication before moving?

Economically, it would only make sense to sue in small claims court where you would not be required to retain an attorney to represent you. See, in...

Well, let's put it this way. You hired the attorney and you are well within your rights to tell him/her that you will fire them if they choose to...

Can a rental company such as premiere rental go to the DA office and file charges?

You should speak with a consumer protection attorney in your geographical area. That said, if you have been falling behind on your payments and are...

What can I do about a coworker that I let borrow money?

As already noted, if the amount owed to you is less than $15,000, you can bring an action before the magistrate's court (small claims matter) and,...

When a lawyer is representing the debtor in a Chapter 11 case, can he, in the same case, representing the creditor?

Exactly, as the very simple answer is no for the reasons already stated

We decided to accept an AT&T offer and leave T-Mobile. But the bill is much higher than what was proposed.

Commercial entities (esp. the size of AT&T) do not get to change the terms of a deal unilaterally just because someone higher up decides that those...

Is it okay for my lawyer to inquire of my company where records are kept, without talking to the general counsel?

Since you are already in the midst of a lawsuit it would be wholly inappropriate for your counsel to contact the party on the other side which has...

In chapter 11 case, when the creditor can say No or Yes to a debtor's proposal ?

There are several things a creditor can do to try and protect its claim during the course of a corporate bankruptcy and that includes rights that...