My tenant has a seasonal lease agreement. I made the mistake of not stipulating a late fee in this agreement, so they are always

From the facts you've provided it sounds like the tenants may be in default. However, it's hard to come to any firm conclusion without seeing the...

Do I need a business attorney?

From the sound of the situation you will definitely need a lawyer and an accountant to handle this situation. You will need the accountant to...

A individual bankruptcy Chapter 7 was filed in Manhattan County, NY. Does the bankruptcy show up in other states?

Bankruptcy generally shows up on your records along with judgments when a search is run on your name and social security number. As my colleague...

From the information you provided you wouldn't be asking for a donation, you'd be asking for investment in your own business. As my colleagues...

You should definitely file as soon as possible to ensure your claim is timely and perhaps of a higher priority than any other potential claimants....

Mother passed away and mortgage loan holder refuses payment from anyone.

Yes you should definitely consult an attorney in your area with your documents in hand (living trust and mortgage and note). You should also see...

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Do I need to probate a will

Insurance policies usually pass outside of probate since they are contracts with named beneficiaries require no judicial oversight for operation....

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In need of a lawyer/paralegal in ATL area to help draft an LLP/LLC agreement to cover a recording studio being built

You would need to hire an attorney, as drafting a contract is something an attorney would handle best. A paralegal could not legally complete the...

Is it a violation of someone's civil rights if I am in public and using my cell phone to record what is happening around me?

Generally courts have held that there is no expectation of privacy in public places. So recording what is happening around you is not a violation...

Are there ways to reduce my commercial rent?

Generally once you sign the lease you're bound to it's terms, as my colleague correctly states. Your best option right now would be to discuss the...