What does your retainer agreement say? You are allowed to change attorneys, and I think you have strong grounds to get your retainer back.

The civil demand is separate from the criminal case because a State law allows the store to seek 5 times the cost of the goods up to $500. I advise...

It sounds like a motion should be done to dismiss the case. Many lawyers on Avvo, myself included, can do this.

If the extent of your father’s damages were “flu like symptoms including difficulty breathing, coughing, nausea, etc.” then it does not make...

You will have to go to the courthouse. Bring photo ID because matrimonial files are sealed. You can look on nycourts.gov to see if there is a case.

10 years is a very long time. Are you certain that your lawyer actually filed a case or is working on it? I am investigating a lawyer now who...

I and many others on Avvo handle personal injury cases although the Community Guidelines say we cannot solicit your business or suggest that you...

If there was an agreement to fight, that might be a complete defense under Penal Law section 35.15(1)(c).

Unfortunately, under New York law, these cases don’t make financial sense because pets are considered chattel (property). Therefore, you cannot...

You can definitely sue the person who hit you and I have handled such cases. What is the person’s financial situation? Will you be able to...