Can I try to settle myself or are lower rates common for use of a personal injury attorney?

Yes you can try and settle the matter yourself and hire a lawyer later if you don't succeed and your credibility would not be affected by doing so....

1) Can my grandfather apply/sponsor for my mothers Citizenship? 2) If so, how long will it take for the process to complete?

Your grandfather can sponsor your mother for a green card, but he will need a joint sponsor for the Affidavit of Support if his income level does...

Will contactting Dhcr be the proper route to take in this matter or a private attorney?

If the DHCR has a form for your particular complaint I would start with them.

I was served a notice of petition for non payment of rent. I paid it, notified all parties, including the court.

If you are not represented by counsel you should contact the other law office and get them to provide you something in writing prior to the court...

Broker asked for a 1 months fee then I declined and dropped off the application but he sent my info to collection agency.

If the collection agency calls you should tell them not to call you and follow up with a writing sent certified mail. In the event they continue...

Selected as the best answer

Does this constitute a breach of the warrant of habitability and allow me to break my lease?

First let me say I am sorry you are living in such deplorable conditions. The situation you present may very well be found to be a breach of the...

How is liable can we sue the bus company

If the bus company or their employee was negligent in causing your son's injuries then you may be able to sue the bus company.

Is a tenant agreeing to vacate after the lease term as part of a stipulation binding?

If you enter into a stipulation and the tenant does not vacate by the time agreed upon in the stipulation the tenant would be holding over, but...

Am I grandfathered by 245(i)?

I agree with the lawyer who told you that you do not qualify because you were not in the States on December 21, 2000.

Can I sue for fraud or retaliation, I complained about my door being fixed and his men failed to fix it, he lied about Payments

Based on your statements I do no see a cause of action for fraud. You cannot withhold the rent unless you went to reside someplace else because of...