If a lawyer demands "payment" without a retainer, does no work, lies, forges your name, is this $ extortion?

While it may not be extortion it is not at all proper. You should raise the issue with the Grievance Committee and file a complaint.

Is this a scam or am I in some sort of trouble?

I would ignore it. This sure sounds like a scam to me.

I purchased a used car a few weeks ago and it will it pass inspection

Tires and brakes are wear and tear items that are not covered by theLemon LAw but before a vehicle can be sold by a dealership it must be...

I started casually dating a girl and during that time i was out of work. She gave me $400 but never specified it was a loan.

Unless there is something in writing such as a contract or even text messages back and forth promising to repay I do not think that you have any...

Debt Collection Letter from LTD Financial Service but not my Bank Account

You should send a written request for them to validate this debt. You should also, in that letter write that you dispute owing the money and ever...

I live in Nyc. someone delivered a debt collection summons to a stranger at the adress I have not lived at for over 7 years.

Although the time may have passed to answer, it doesn't mean that you are in default. You should prepare, file, and serve your answer and/or...

Is the car dealership liable for misrepresenting prior accident?

The dealership is the party with superior knowledge. In fact, I have heard dealerships say that they can tell a vehicle has been hit by looking...

I need to make a motion to dismiss a case I was not served the indicate the serve some unknown person. 120 days has pass since

You should look at the affidavit of service in the file. it may provide you some good places to attack their service. It also doesn't hurt to...

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Are there any negative effects of getting collection accounts validated after a validation notice is received?

I am not aware of any downside requesting validation. However, if you do not dispute the validity of the debt is assumed that the debt is valid...

Can I take a car dealerships to court that forged my signature

Yes. Assuming you financed the vehicle, the case would be a Truth in Lending Act claim because the price of the Vehicle changed. You should...