Why do Attorneys shy away from taking on Corporations for torts and civil liability. Are the odds too low for them to prevail.

I am of counsel to a boutique litigation firm in White Plains, NY. My colleagues take on cases against corporation sand defending corporations all...

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Without a will. Does the widow retain their home? Morgage in his name. married 34 years

You need to look at the deed for the home. If you and your husband were listed as Joint Owners w.r.o.s. or tenants by the entirety then this means...

If the breach is clearly on Landlords side (as you seem to intimate) then tell your landlord that you will withhold 50% of the rent until the...

...and what does your lease say about the condition of the property on date of entry and your right to inspect before moving in?

What are the options or recourse for a client to get refunded paid legal fees if court awards payment of her attorney fees?

Frankly you barrage of facts is confusing....but the gist of what I get is that you are a creditor of the estate seeking to be reimbursed for the...

Can I get my home put in my name only?

I modified your category to get better view from what I recommend here -- You should speak with a certified Elder Care lawyer as the issues of...

Voidable contract (under 18) with complications- Auto sale

Have the agreement with you affirmed by the boy's parent to make it legal as the legal guardian can sign for the boy.

How do I protect elderly parent from another family member who is stealing from him?

I concur with my colleagues but here is another idea: Ask Dad to transfer his liquid assets and deed to home into a trust where you can be the...

Small business owner.

You are seeking a Judicial Dissolution under the NY Partnership Law (Article 6, Section 63 - see below). This can be accomplished by filing a...

How to end partnership on a mortgage?

If you have the resources then buy the mortgage note form the lending bank and then you can foreclose on the entire property for nonpayment and...