First, if you only gave counsel 24 hours to reply, your offer may have expired before it could be presented to the client, and thus, no response. ...

Custody & visitation have been established for my children, can the judge change it without my consent in court for our divorce

The judge can change the custody and visitation without your consent if the judge determines it is in the children's best interests to do so. The...

I secured a sports related USPTO registered trademark (which I own) license for an author to write a book on the sports subject,

If I understand facts of your question correctly, they are as follows: You own a trademark that relates to a sport, and you licensed the trademark...

A contested divorce was filed in nys and their was only one court date and now under disposition it states disposed,meaning what

If you found your case on the New York court's website and it says "disposed" it means whatever was before the court for a decision has been dealt...

Do I have grounds for a lawsuit against a doctor/pharmaceutical company?

You should gather all your medical records and take them to a local medical malpractice attorney for review. That is really the only way to you...

Do I have to be a lawyer to start a law firm?

Everything the other attorneys have said is, of course, true. Nevertheless, if you are a "rich guy" and you are interested in the law, there are...

May I adopt my older sister's son? He is Chinese.

Yes, you certainly do need an attorney to help you with your stated goals. Is it possible to adopt your sister's son? Yes, if your sister agrees...

Can an employer give out medical information/documentation to a future employer?

Most definitely not without your authorization. In New York, if you can prove your employer has done so, you may have the basis for a lawsuit. ...

Attempted to obtain medical records of my children from counselor without success. Is there legal remedy?

If the law entitles you to obtain the records and the provider won't comply with the law, then you'll have to resort to the legal system for...

If your grandfather died without a Will, then his wife will inherit all of the net community estate. Thus, if the house is part would be...