Contractor wants to increase agreed contract price in order to continue finish the job?

You should have an attorney review your agreement with the current contractor to see if the contract allows price increases due to higher material...

I have a consulting contract with a firm to perform services and need advice about why they are terminating the contract

It sounds like they just do not want to pay you. When a company that owes money and becomes silent it is a common sign that they simply do not...

Can I handle going to court myself in New York & fill out documents with court by myself instead of having an attorney with me.

If the amount exceeds the small claims court maximum I would strongly recommend hiring a lawyer. Supreme and Civil Courts have complicated...

You should speak with an attorney to evaluate and handle your case. Handling a large debt collection case without an attorney is extremely...

Can a business hold onto my computer until I pay my bill even though we had no payment agreement?

This business appears to operate very shady. If you are in New York City, I would contact the NYC department of consumer affairs. You can file a...

Can a collection agency take you to court for non payment of a credit card ?

The collection agency sometimes can sue you if they were assigned the credit card debt. A collection agency is not entitled to seize any monies...

Debt Collection?A resident in New York, what state is my lawsuit/complaint established for invalid misrepresentations by agency.

You should contact an attorney immediately. Under the FDCPA, if the collection agency violated your rights you are entitled to recover attorneys'...

Can I object to a default judgement?

Yes. You would need to have a motion filed to vacate the default judgment. If you are not an attorney you cannot file the motion to vacate the...

Can my boss withhold my pay to chip in for office furniture as well as annual christmas party?

No, assuming your an employee. Under the NYS labor law those deductions are not allowed. If you are an independent contractor you may have a...

I have a judgement in New Jersey from 10 yr ago. I moved to NY a year ago and I just started to work here.? Can they garnish me?

Potentially yes. They would have to domesticate the NJ Judgment in the State of NY which is not difficult. A NJ judgment that is domesticated in...