I received a letter from an attorney saying they are going to garnish my wages to pay back a doctors bill, can they do that?

In my jurisdiction, the bill would have to be reduced to a judgment first (they would have to sue you for the bill amount). If you do not believe...

Im in NY. Can my employer drop me from $15/hr to $11/hr by going part time to full time without notice?

Speak to an employment lawyer. As you re an employee at will the reduction in hourly salary may be in order. Statutorily generally you must get...

The creditor is suing me again for the same court settled debt. Can I sue them for breaking the settlement.

If you show the court that made payments the case against you should be dismissed. Similarly, by showing the creditor that you made the payments...

Can I sue a hotel that kept my personal property for a bill not paid that was not my bill?

You can sue for your belongings but be prepared to be countersued for the room bill for the room you used that the company did not pay for.

In twenty four years of practice much of it representing plaintiffs I have never heard of an attorney suggesting a "tip" over and above the agreed...

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“My boyfriend who is still legally married. Has inherited a house. Can he quick claim the house to me without soon to be ex wife

I believe that inherited property can be excluded form the marital estate. If that is true, he can sign the house over to you but you may then have...

Victim of a Battery Asault, Should I Sue?

Even if she is charged with battery and gets convicted, what are the damages? Speak to local counsel but there does not seem to be damages to...

How does someone who is Pro Se' subpoena a guest book from a nursing home, and misc, phone records without an attorney?

Submit a subpeona to the court to "so order" and copy same your adversary. You can probably get the form from a form book and ask the Judge's law...

I am on probation and got a VOP for 4 missed PO visits and failing 1 urine test. Previously I was charged and convicted in two

Get defense counsel to intervene and advise on your behalf.

Can I sue this fast talker

Agreement provisions would control and spell out the rights of each party.