Statute of Limitations for Professional Malpractice/Negligence - need advice and possibly a lawyer

It sounds like you may have a statute of limitations problem unless you can show the lawyer has been working on the estate over these year. I don't...

In February of 2011, fell and tore three ligaments near the swimming pool at my health club.

I had this issue in a case versus a gym in Manhattan. What caused you to fall? If the club was negligent, you may have a personal injury claim.

If I have retained an attorney for a summons appearance at 346 broadway (for a violation), do I have to go with the attorney?

I routinely appear for clients at 346 Broadway without the client being there. I always get a letter from the client authorizing me to resolve the...

I am on ACD for unlawful possesion of marijuana till August. Can I leave before that for vacation to other country?

Check with the embassy for the country you are going to and/or an immigration attorney. I too have had clients turned away by Canada - in my...

If the case is closed, I'm not sure it still shows up on the on-line computer site. You can go to court and ask to see the court file but you are...

Shoplift in nyc

I always have my clients ignore civil demand letters. I've never seen a store actually start a law suit because it costs more than they are...

In Queens, New York, how can I obtain the "police report" or "police record" that relates to an arrest? (I was the one arrested)

You can try sending a Freedom of Information (FOIL) request to both the Police Department and the District Attorney's Office.

Fugitive from justice

Your question is not clear. Do you have a warrant for your arrest? Are you wanted on a case but have not been arrested? If you have a warrant or...

Have a Pending Misdemeanor first offense, might be getting an ACD dismissal. How would my background check be reflected?

A pending ACD likely shows up as an ACD and lists the original charge. After the 6 month period is up, the case is dismissed and sealed and should...

If you get an ACD dismissal for a misdemeanor, do you have to go about expunging your records?

With the exception of a recent law allowing for expungement of prostitution convictions in sex trafficing cases, NY does not have expungement. A...