What is the limit you can sue for in a civil matter like back wages in New York State?

There are no hard caps in NYS regarding civil litigation.

Can I be charged with insurance fraud if the insurance company paid the claim to the autobody shop?

If you participated in a scheme to wrongfully get money from the insurance company you can be charged with fraud.

Can I have my girlfriend sit in the courtroom for the last day of my relocation trial fro moral support?

As long as she won't testify as a witness in the case most Judges will allow her to sit in the viewing gallery.

Can I press charges ? Do I need a lawyer?

Probably his threats are a criminal matter that should be reported to DA.

Please help.I have met with an accident. There is only car damage. What do i need to inform rental car.

Without knowing the facts of the accident it is hard to advise you on how to report it to rental car agency. Cops already have some statement from...

My mom tripped on uneven public sidewalk and suffered some serious injuries. Does she have a case against the city?

Speak to local counsel quickly as municipality has strict guidelines that must be met regarding Notice of Claim. Some municipalities have strict...

Neighbor in a foreclosed house renting out rooms and selling drugs. Civil lawsuit for nuisance?

You can bring such a suit but the owners seem to have bigger legal issues than a civil judgment and are likely to be judgment proof (they let their...

How much time elapsed time is reasonable to allow for legal research to see if I have a good case in a probate dispute?

Depends on issues peculiar to your case. Ask your counsel to sit down with you to show you what is being researched/considered/done as you are...

I want to amend a federal law how can I start ?

Your best bet would probably be to find a politician to champion your cause either directly or through a lobbyist. An amendment to the law that you...

Thankfully you did not suffer any damages except for the cost of the beans. In general the rule is no harm, no foul. You can write the company for...