I live in florida. what happens when a debt is turned into collections and a law firm is the collection agency .

This is common. They will eventually sue you for the debt. Then you should answer the complaint and try to settle with them, for either a reduced...

I agree with Mr. Johnson's answer. Also - if you do end up having to file a suit, if it is under $5,000 then you can go to small claims court and...

Served with foreclosure papers what can we do?

You should consult/hire an attorney to fight it.

Fired from job based on race, disability, sexual orientation in NYC

There are a good number of attorneys who will take a look at your case with a free consult and if it looks good will do this on a contingent basis....

Wrongful death lawsuit lawyer fees auto accident

Each attorney may do it differently, so you should have the attorney make clear how expenses are treated and what constitutes a valid expense. And...

My 81 y.o. mother committed suicide after her pain doctor reduced her dose & eliminated another medication. Is this actionable

Consult an attorney and discuss in more detail/documentation to see if you may have a suit here.

Is there any lawyers in washington dc that work on a contingence fee ?

Yes there are likely quite a few that you can find to take a personal injury case on contingency.

Do i have a cause?

If you want to protect your own interest you need to insert yourself into the proceedings. You can't count on other parties or the court to protect...

Can you do estate paper work yourself or do you need a attorney?

More detail would be needed to understand what's going on exactly. You can do it yourself but it would probably be easier through an attorney if...

Can my freind sue her brother if he sold a house willed to them both and kept all the funds?

Yes she should consult and retain an attorney as soon as possible. One issue might be what she signed when he had her come sign paperwork.