Buyer walked out on closing I still have his D/payment, House is going into contract. Do I have to give back down payment

Number one question is the contract. You have a general duty to mitigate damages, but the contract may also allow for the deposit as liquidated...

Saying an escort is not a prostitute is like saying a large, grey animal with protruding lower teeth and a tube-like nose is not an elephant.

How can i ask insurance company to change assigned lawyer to my own lawyer

I believe you may have a shot at getting this done. They have a duty to defend and indemnify, but you also have a right to counsel of your choice....

My wealthy friend from China wants me to help him to invest one million dollars in commercial property in NYC.

You definitely need a lawyer, both for the tax-planning side and to form an entity where you both are owners.

I am an entrepreneur from New York and i want a legal viewpoint on how to structure a business transaction ?

Sir/Madam, This is no simple feat. Sounds like you are either a broker of a third-party intermediary. In either event, you will need a series...

Should a partition action be used to remove a partner from a general partnership?

Is there an agreement in place, or is it a common-law partnership with each owning 25% as tenants in common? Consult a lawyer, sir/madam.

Do I have a legal stance in this situation?

Either a breach of contract, employment claim, or both.

Copying terms & conditions and privacy policy from another company

You never "need" a lawyer, per se, but as the saying goes, "any man who represents himself in Court has a fool for an attorney and an idiot for a...

I can't afford my car and the lender won't make a deal. Should I let them reprocess?

They will pursue you for the difference. I would discuss further with them.

We are a company from India and an American buyer has not payed dues more than 6 months. The goods have been delivered & sold.

This is a breach of contract action. The embassy will likely not care one bit, I am sorry to say.