So, can I sue the Days inn for charging me the full stay instead of just up to one night stay for not showing up?

Did you dispute the charge with your credit card company? That's where I would start.

My colleagues are right. This type of action is a serious one with potential serious consequences. You need to consult with an experienced...

I have had my identity identity stolen by my sister 4 years now and just find out about it I don't know what to do

There is a host of information available online about the steps to consider doing when one's identity is stolen, and, to the extent the matter is a...

Is bankruptcy an appropriate option to consider

It may very well be, but a bankruptcy filing is not to be taken lightly or be pursued without counsel. Such counsel would need to go over a host of...

Do I settle out of court with the lawyer whom is suing me, or try to make a more affordable payment plan in court?

If I understand your fact pattern corectly, which I believe I do, you are saying that (1) you don't dispute that you took out a $5,200 loan, (2)...

Matters get settled all the time right up to, and even on, the day of a hearing. Courts generally favor settlement from both a court time and cost...

Can Avvo provide the names of some legal representatives in my area concerning the issues I have previously discussed ?

Specific attorney referrals cannot be made on here. But, you should feel free to search through the "Find a lawyer" menu here on the Avvo site. It...

If a Judge scheduled In Chamber meeting with Plaintiff and opposing counsel, is Plaintiff entitled to request Court reporter?

Rare that you'd have a court reporter recording a chambers conference but my colleagues are right, it would be entirely up to the judge.

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Can I sue someone for money I loaned them

Suing someone is, of course, only part of the battle as you will still need to take steps to collect any judgment from them. That said, in a matter...

How do I know if I did the right thing before considering bankruptcy.

Well, so far the smartest thing you did was not to pay the "Consumer Agency" anything. If you signed any type of agreement for their services you...